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The question is will an elected Mr Jones advocate for the same issues that he advocated on radio such as (i) being against anthropomorphic climate change, (ii) installing coal-fired power stations and (iii) building a water irrigation scheme for drought-proofing Western Queensland based on the proposal of Dr Bradfield in 1938?
While on air, Mr Jones' program was well-researched and commanded a market-leading audience. Mr Jones possessed political acumen when predicting the outcome of an LNP victory at the 2019 Federal Election when other media commentators were predicting a Labor victory.
But his program has not been able to achieve the construction of coal-fired power stations, reversing policies on anthropomorphic climate change and the implementation Bradfield Scheme?
If Mr Jones is elected to parliament, will he be able to have coal-fired power stations built, withdraw from the Paris Agreement, reduce or even eliminate carbon dioxide reduction targets or even implement Dr Bradfield's scheme?
Whether or not you like Mr Jones, there are two factors against him. First, despite Mr Jones' eloquence and his technique of rhetoric, he may not be able to persuade the Parliament to implement the issues he discussed on air. The tide is generally for climate change, alternatives to fossil fuels, and NOT building a Bradfield scheme. Second, unlike talkback programs where the presenter has access to a fader, Alan will be subject to views from differing voices with Coalition meetings of members and when debating issues within the chambers of either the Legislative Assembly (Lower House) or Senate (Upper House).
Alternatively once elected Mr Jones may change his mind and be more flexible in his views. But that is an unknown.
Thank you,
Anthony from analytical Belfield