IT’S TIME FOR THE MAJORITY TO USE THEIR VOICE.

Australian men and women have valiantly served in two World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, and the Middle East, defending the principles of democracy and freedom. They fought against Tyranny and oppression, united under one flag. However, the landscape has changed, with various flags now adorning buildings, raising concerns among many about the dilution of core values. The fight was for freedom of speech, religion, and movement, not for altering sacred traditions. Yet, there’s a growing frustration with a politically correct, vocal minority advocating for changes supported by under-qualified politicians who pander to noisy minorities as it fits with their own agendas.

The concern extends to a perceived erosion of the Australian way of life. Migrants were once welcomed if they embraced the culture, laws, and way of life. However, there’s criticism directed at a subset that appears not to assimilate and rejecting Australian values. There’s a call to preserve the nation’s heritage and resist changes like renaming Australia Day to “Invasion Day” or altering the flag, seen as driven by anti-everything minority groups.

Expressions of discontent have been voiced to political leaders of all persuasions, but there’s cynicism about their responsiveness. The call for action is clear: we must push our politicians hard the restore patriotism, starting with schools, rid society of what is perceived as far left fanatical minorities before irreversible damage is done. The Australian majority are urged to unite and voice their dissatisfaction, if local politicians, be they federal, state or local government don’t support the majority we don’t support them. Hoping that collective action may lead to a more responsive government. The urgency is underscored by the belief that political change is imperative, particularly aiming at those viewed as compromising the nation’s hard-earned way of life.

Ray Payne OAM