@billybongo; it's my lifelong experience living in Australia that confronted by the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth that the overwhelming majority of people will accept really tough decisions coming their way once the need for such is properly explained.
But when goal posts are shifted, the story/plan changed and the messenger even launches into shaming and blaming those he serves the waters become agitated and turbid as eyes glaze over and blood pressure rockets.
Australians have long rated politicians below bilge rats and with Morrison's Government's record of lying, cheating, deceiving, self-promotion, rorting, scandals, coverups, MIA and even refusal to answer questions or FOI requests; respect and trust are almost nowhere to be seen.
At this point it would be better for someone like Peter Cosgrove to provide 'the plan' and explain its need to Australians.
