Keeping schtum on advice plans
As Federal election campaigning goes into full swing, marked by the Prime Minister’s appearance at the National Press Club, Outsider wonders when or if there will be a meaningful distinction in advice-related policy between the major parties.
As Labor’s proposed education pathway, which exempted advisers with 10 years of experience from the need for tertiary qualifications, swiftly received bi-partisan support from the Government, perhaps it would have been better for Labor to keep its cards closer to its chest?
It is a shame really that Labor let the cat out of the bag so early, Outsider ponders, as now the advice industry will have to wait until six weeks out from the election for political speeches with any policy substance.
For now, Outsider would be content if politicians could save their rhetoric and attempts at inspiring speeches for their bored partners at home.
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