Election 2010 - V Day Minus 0! Polls Closed!

Just a few minutes and the polls will close.
Who will win, nobody knows!
With bated breath the people wait
For a sign, a tweet, to reveal their fate!

The night descends and friends will gather,
Candidates, exhausted, but nerves still a lather;
Political experts poised to voice
Expert opinion on the peoples' choice.

Quietly now, tele on, we await the show,
So crack a tinny, pour a wine -get on with it, let's go!

"Populate or Perish"....."Eh?" "What?"

Both the Labor Government and Liberal/National Opposition have announced policies to "stop the boats", at the same time as making noises about restricting immigration.  Both sides also have similar policies on paid maternity/parenting leave.  I think this has something to do with population policy, although I'm not too sure....!

Both government and opposition
Will tighten up on immigration;
Student visas will hit the wall
While uni growth will slow and stall.
Migrant workers will seek in vain
For any visa they can claim,
And bosses will wail and weep,
Overworked, short-handed and too little sleep!

This is a considered policy on population
With performance pay for copulation.

Libs Launch Campaign

The Liberal Party officially launched its 2010 election campaign today amidst the usual rapturous applause of rusted on supporters.  Predictably, the usual attack was forthcoming from usual quarters.

So, now the die is cast
And all their cards are on the table.
We have been challenged to recall the past
When government was "good" and "able".

They'll stop the boats, repay the debt,
Pay mums to stay at home!
No sleepless nights, no need to fret,
When Tony ascends the throne.

Pity there's no policy costed
As we search for numbers, through glass that's frosted!

Population Policy The Abbott Way

The news of the day today was the Opposition announcement of changes to its Parental Leave policy.  These changes were announced by Opposition Leader,Tony Abbott, who also announced the earlier version  in March.  Given Mr Abbott's interpretation of the truth, as revealed by him on the 7.30 Report, one must wonder!

Ah, Tony, Tony, Tony,
Was your first go at Parental Leave
Off the cuff and just a phoney?
Or was it intended to deceive
Midst no discussion with Liberal Cronies?

So, now we're blessed with Version Two,
Perhaps this time on paper written.
Different levy and start date new
(Business mates, not exactly smitten!).
A population policy midst the cry and hew.