Paul Kelly tells us something every New South Welshman and woman knows. Labor have stuffed up the premier state. Unfortunately he has little faith in the Opposition:
IN an ideal world of Westminster democracy, NSW would go to the polls in the near future. That would be in the interests of Australia, the NSW public, the Labor Party and the Liberal Party. Of course, it would not be in the interests of the decaying Labor machine that attempts to run the state Government lock, stock and barrel.
Yet an election would offer only marginal relief, given the unconvincing performance of the NSW Liberal Party, another instance of failure in the political market of Australia's largest state.
That generation of bright and reformist premiers - Nick Greiner, Jeff Kennett and Wayne Goss - has faded. Australia and the Rudd Government will carry the price since much of Australia's future economic reform depends on state governments.
Its important to remember all is not lost. Jeff Kennett (who has been giving NSW some free advice) did manage to rescue Victoria. And Giuliani did rescue New York City. The next election is not until 2011. Hopefully by then the Opposition can convince Mr Kelley and more importantly the voters , they have what it takes to reform the government.
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