At a time when many of his colleagues stand accused of scaremongering a Liberal backbencher wants to put hope back on the national agenda.
NSW senator Arthur Sinodinos reflected on a “hope deficit” among Australians, during an adjournment debate in parliament on Monday night.
“My overwhelming duty as a parliamentarian is to be a purveyor of hope,” he said.
“At a time when the Australian people lack confidence in their own economic circumstances as they deal with the financial stresses resulting from cost of living pressures and job security concerns, it is time for hope to be restored.”
Senator Sinodinos said restoring hope hinged on developing and implementing policies that have positive impact on the lives of Australians.
“It is about how we conduct the process of public debate and engage in a national conversation on the issues that matter.”
He said the Australian “public crave authenticity in their leaders.”
“They may not always agree and it is not a sure road to popularity but the public respect a capacity to stand up for principle,” Senator Sinodinos said.
Politicians pursuing reforms needed to “build a constituency for change.”
“Not reform by stealth but standing in the marketplace of ideas and selling the case for change,” he said.
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