At the recent federal election, the people of Australia managed to change the government of the country without anyone being killed, without any rioting, without any protesting by the defeated party or its supporters.

The ALP members and staff packed up and left peacefully and there was a smooth transition to a new government team.

Aren’t we fortunate.  We should all take a minute to appreciate that we live in a country where such a transition can take place without bloodshed.