Seriously? That person by definition would be a fool without the courage to lead. Lots can happen in 3 years. Let them do what they feel is right under changing circumstance , that's what they are paid for. We get to then make a choice at the end of their term.
Agree.
Lots of things can happen to an economy in 3 years - hell; even 18 months..
We are too hard on these people; if I was the PM, I would hope I would make any election promises in good faith to pursue and install - assuming I thought they were for the greater good etc, and able to be implemented in a reasonable time-frame.
But, the Senate might knock it back (and they do), or a world war might happen, or whatever; so a rethink is required to get at least a partial win in that particular issue.
It is not possible to be completely black and white with promises - unless they start off with saying they will definitely NOT do something, then turn around and do it later (ie; Carbon Tax with Julia).
make MPs responsible, stripping any perks from them if they have back flipped on their election promises. there is no reason tax payers should continue paying to MPs if they haven't delivered.
Better still; don't allow any Election candidates make any pre-election promises.
Just outline a plan (based on Party ideologies) and issues they will endeavor to improve/review/reform etc.
Then, let's all go away and leave them to it and do a scoreboard check at the next Election - no runs on the board; yer out and new lot come in.
Runs on the board? - "Good; keep on going for another 3 years, boys and girls. See ya at the next Election for a further report. Update us along the way if you wish. Cheers."
I mean; we should all know by now that every Party breaks
promises, so why even listen to one and treat as a gospel before they get a foot in the door?