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