Workers must ensure that the commitment to put the rocket boosters under growth, productivity and equity is fulfilled

As we mark the first 100 days of Labor government, it is worth remembering that no one pretended that change would be easy.

Comparisons have been made with the incoming Blair government of which he was part in 1997.

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But there are big differences.

First, more planning had been done to prepare the government.

A windfall tax on privatized companies generated billions that helped put unemployed people into work.

It also allowed huge investment in school repairs and construction.

This gave a “feel good” factor not available to the new government.

No one expects Keir Starmer to emulate the Blair of 27 years ago, but projecting our country’s optimism into the future will be a major plus.

Regrettably, the Prime Minister’s statement that he was not seeking popularity has been confirmed.

So Labor needs to make sure its commitment to putting the rockets on economic growth, productivity and equity is delivered.

It is the job of this Labor government to once again provide us as a country with the pride and determination to succeed in the years ahead.