Australia Decides 1996: Paul Keating vs. Alexander Downer

[Robespierre's Jaw]

Let's suppose Alexander Downer never makes as many blunders as his did during his 8 month period as Opposition Leader. Thus his support remains high and is seen as a fresh faced alternative to Paul Keating's Labor Government, which has been in power for 12 years.

How would this Election turn out? Would it be a massive landslide to the Liberal Party like in RL? Or would Keating manage to surprisingly pull off a victory?

Discuss.

[Хahar 🤔]

I think Labor would've lost either way. It was high time for a change, and any Liberal would've been able to give it.

[Robespierre's Jaw]

I think Labor would've lost either way. It was high time for a change, and any Liberal would've been able to give it.

I would say the same thing. Also it seems that in this scenario that John Howard might have been Industrial Relations Minister *gasp*

[Хahar 🤔]

I think Labor would've lost either way. It was high time for a change, and any Liberal would've been able to give it.

I would say the same thing. Also it seems that in this scenario that John Howard might have been Industrial Relations Minister *gasp*

WorkChoices 10 years early?

[Robespierre's Jaw]

I think Labor would've lost either way. It was high time for a change, and any Liberal would've been able to give it.

I would say the same thing. Also it seems that in this scenario that John Howard might have been Industrial Relations Minister *gasp*

WorkChoices 10 years early?

Very bloody likely. Though Downer might have done something similar to Howard in RL but it would have been more liberalised.

[Хahar 🤔]

I think Labor would've lost either way. It was high time for a change, and any Liberal would've been able to give it.

I would say the same thing. Also it seems that in this scenario that John Howard might have been Industrial Relations Minister *gasp*

WorkChoices 10 years early?

Very bloody likely. Though Downer might have done something similar to Howard in RL but it would have been more liberalised.

Can you explain WorkChoices for me? Never really got it.

[Robespierre's Jaw]

Can you explain WorkChoices for me? Never really got it.

I cannot be bothered explaining it so I shall direct you to this.

[Хahar 🤔]

Can you explain WorkChoices for me? Never really got it.

I cannot be bothered explaining it so I shall direct you to this.

Quicky skimming, it doesn't look that bad.

[Robespierre's Jaw]

Can you explain WorkChoices for me? Never really got it.

I cannot be bothered explaining it so I shall direct you to this.

Quicky skimming, it doesn't look that bad.

I thought you would have hated that. Maybe if you were down here, then you might.