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Who was our worst Prime Minister and why? Any notable state leaders we need to add? (aussie.zone)

submitted 2 weeks ago by wildwhitehorses@aussie.zone to c/australia@aussie.zone

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With the US result some friends and I have been discussing who the worst PM was/is.

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[–] Nath@aussie.zone 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The problem with a "Future Fund" is that our politics isn't geared up to handle it. Imagine a kitty of $50 Billion sitting just there and a new party gets in. They'll spend it, of course. So even if you get a fiscally responsible PM who establishes such a fund, the other party would get in three years later, spend that money immediately on [PROJECT] and then claim all the credit for it.

[–] Longmactoppedup@aussie.zone 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I think Norway's has legislation around the percent that can be used now vs what has to be reserved for future generations. Although I agree with the sentiment that the calibre of politicians we elect couldn't be trusted to think beyond one election cycle.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The thing about legislation is: The new government can make/change/remove it. Unless you enshrine it in the Constitution - and we have a pretty poor track record of changing that.

[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago

I would think that if something were established with legislation capping how much can be spent, it would (a) be very difficult to get past the Senate crossbench and (b) be very expensive in terms of political capital, if you didn't take it to an election as a core issue.