Labor remains worried about old threats – like the suggestion it’s too anti-business – but it hasn’t made the adjustment to the new world yet.
Two months ago, the aviation industry warned that flights to and from Australia may soon be cut back. As countries try to reduce emissions, the, long flights to far-flung countries were an easy target. Airlines trying to meet their obligations would do the obvious thing: stop flying to Australia.
Which is not to say those incidents should be ignored. The last week was bad for the government. Most notably, it was messy. Not all of this was the government’s fault. And some of the apparent messiness pointed to the government doing useful things. For example, the powerful pharmacists have for too long been a protected species in Canberra. The factBut a fair portion of the mess – the Qantas bit – was absolutely the government’s fault. All this added up to a sense of chaos.
Its chaotic response has been an interesting reminder that this government has not come under a great deal of pressure since being elected. As Crikey’s Bernard KeaneSome of this – as the government will tell you – has been skilful management.
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