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We Have Become ‘Vassals’ of the State: Former Deputy Prime Minister

Big government now the solution to all our problems, John Anderson says

We Have Become ‘Vassals’ of the State: Former Deputy Prime Minister
Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson (also the former Nationals Party leader) addressing the Church and State conference in Brisbane, Australia on March 4, 2023. Courtesy of Peter Liddicoat
Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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3/6/2023|Updated: 3/7/2023
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The rejection of traditional values and principles has led to the embrace of big government to solve all of society’s problems, says former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson.

The formal Nationals leader, who served in the Howard ministry from 1999 to 2005, said a consequence of this phenomenon is an increasing lack of confidence in democracy and for the younger generations, some of the highest rates of depression ever.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
Editor
Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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