Suze Returns

When I left Australia back in 2002 I told myself I wouldn’t return until John Howard was booted out for good. For obvious reasons (Annabel) I couldn’t make good on my lofty promise. But today, being the Australian Federal Election Day, could see my dreams come true and end in the end of the Howard era.

Up until now he’s relied on a strong economy, fear based policies and a leadership vacuum in the ALP. But you can feel the discontent in the air. People are angry about his lack of action for the environment, his disregard for the rights of blue collar workers and his constant fumbling and tripping over at high profile international events.

The polls put Kevin Rudd, the ALP leader who wants a more decent inclusive Australia, ahead by a small margin. Keep your fingers crossed as tonight could be a night to celebrate.