Coalition coffers take a hit
Rather than concede Labors’ ability to withstand the Liberal National Party’s “Kill Bill” strategy, consider the repudiation Malcolm Turnbull has received for his negative campaigning (Karen Middleton, “Grubby tactics in the Super Saturday elections”, July 28– August 3). By far the most serious consequence of the byelection results will be the failure of the Liberal Party to now attract sufficient financial backing from business for the costs of the forthcoming full election. I dare say there will be very little in the way of donations to “trickle down” in support after such a poor showing in persuading electors that their policies and candidates are worthy, or that their campaign skills are up to the task for the contest.
– Rod Milliken, Greenwell Point, NSW