Thursday 28th of March 2024

it's simple really ...

it's simple really ...

To the politicians of Australia,

Let’s simplify the debate here.

Hundreds of thousands of unemployed people just want a chance to work.

Children just want a loving home and a chance at a good education.

School leavers just want a chance to get skills without incurring huge debt.

Young workers just want a chance to save to buy a home.

Sick people just want affordable health care.

Poor families just want to be able to provide for their children.

The homeless just want a chance to find affordable housing.

Elderly people just want to be able to meet the needs of a dignified retirement.

Workers just want a safe workplace and secure entitlements.

Victims of domestic violence just want refuge.

Aboriginals just want a chance to be recognised and have some say in determining their own lives.

Disabled people just want a chance to contribute to society.

Gay people just want a chance to marry the person they love.

Refugees just want a chance to start a new life and raise their family in a safe place.

Migrants just want a chance to be accepted by the community.

Muslims just want a chance to practice their religion in peace.

NGOs, NFPs, charities and carers just want a chance to help people.

Environmentalists just want us to give all the living things on the planet a chance to survive.

No-one just wants an economy.

Will you give them a chance?

All they want is a chance