GEOFF SIMMONS: Five things missing from the major parties this election

GEOFF SIMMONS: Five things missing from the major parties this election
Geoff Simmons
Career politicians are renowned for focusing on getting re-elected. Meanwhile, our long-term issues continue to pile up — unaffordable housing and rent, a climate crisis and a lacklustre economy. The 2020 election looks to be no exception.So here are five important things you won’t hear current politicians talking about for this election.Business cases for massive investmentsBillions of dollars are being chucked around in this election and the public has become desensitised to the size of the numbers involved. Little in these s...

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