Here are the final paragraphs from the editorials of the three papers.
Herald Sun
Labor has run loudly on its “fair go” campaign but its radical redistribution of wealth is largely unfair and contradicts Australia’s “have a go” aspirational spirit.
The Morrison Government has much to do to repair the disunity of its recent past, to work cooperatively with the states on infrastructure and to set clear policies where it has stumbled, on energy prices and climate change. But it has earnt its stripes in record jobs creation and budget repair.
The Herald Sun advocates for a vote for the Coalition. Mr Morrison and his team deserve another term.
Adelaide Advertiser
The Liberals’ steady-as-she-goes agenda represents the safest bet for this state.
Without the instability that has crippled the Coalition and severely depleted its frontbench, it would be hard to argue to oust a government on such solid economic footing – a well-received March Budget, projected surpluses and no increase on the tax burden. By contrast, the Opposition has a high-taxing, big-spending agenda amid in-ternational headwinds. But there’s no magic pudding for finding the cash.
NT News
Shorten and Labor deserve a chance to lead our nation for the next three years, giving the Territory the best chance to prosper at such a crucial time.
If you don’t want the next three years to be a lost opportunity for the Territory, it is important you vote Labor in Saturday’s Federal Election.
The Courier-Mail endorsed the Coalition in its editorial:
Mr Morrison, in his short time as prime minister, has unified a ruptured party and proved to be a steady hand. He’s built on the Coalition’s record of disciplined fiscal management, job creation and rewarding hard work, particularly with the small businesses, the engine room of our economy.
After six years, Mr Shorten and Labor have also moved on from the havoc of their past. But in this campaign, they’ve left too many vital questions unanswered and failed to convince voters, particularly Queenslanders, they can be trusted to prudently run the economy and govern for all in the future.
Now isn’t the time for change and tomorrow we urge Queenslanders to vote for the Coalition.
Hobart Mercury did not endorse either Coalition or Labor, but urged its readers to do their own research before voting.
In terms of the wider national contest, the Mercury would urge readers to properly understand what Bill Shorten’s Labor is proposing: the most significant reform package put up by an Opposition since John Hewson. It is a serious risk. The economy is already slowing, and Tasmanians who have lived through the last decade know better than most the dangers of economic stagnation under a Labor Government with the wrong policy settings — and the opportunities that present themselves when that handbrake is removed. This is therefore a critical vote. Be cynical of the slogans and soundbites. Instead, interrogate the detail and look at the record of both major parties. Consider how a change might impact you, sure — but also how those changes could affect the wider economy. Power comes with responsibility. Vote wisely tomorrow.
