There was only one policy in this QLD election, same as in 96 Federal: We are not Labor. The enemy was incumbency. It always is. When was the last time we had any true policy debate on real issues? When was the last time any government in Australia was voted IN on policy?
It is partisan negative rhetoric - from all sides. Assisted by a media who only cares about reporting it as a personal point scoring exercise or zooming on some faux scandal. Reality TV formula applied to the democratic process.
The questions about real policy are drowned out by the white noise of slogans, with the nodding heads in frame to emphasise their hollowness.
This is why guys like Turnbull get traction - they actually debate outside of the talking points. It is a real pity they probably wont need him as leader to win. Drovers Dog anyone?