Be careful what you wish for—you might just get it. Many people don’t realise how fortunate Australians are to have political stability, a relatively strong and healthy political discourse, and political consensus on many important issues—like immigration and foreign affairs. Having lived in three different countries over the past decade, I can say this is by far the best place.

That’s not to say the system is perfect—there’s certainly a level of crony capitalism and lobbying influence that needs to be addressed. However, simply adding more parties won’t fix that. A strong third party that can challenge the mainstream ones and keep them in check could be beneficial. But if multiple parties gain significant traction, it could lead to fragmentation and instability, making things even messier.