A standard political tactic (of all sides) is to paint your opponents as inhumane or wreckers and wilful destroyers of Australian well-being and happiness. This rings false and voters sense it. It sounds ridiculous, if you think about it. No matter how much we disagree with our political opponents, it is absurd to suggest that either major party formulates policies to intentionally hurt citizens.
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