I think the political parties don’t change the status quo because as you note, most Australians share this mindset. It was very revealing from overseas looking

I think the political parties don’t change the status quo because as you note, most Australians share this mindset. It was very revealing from overseas looking in during Covid, where there was (proverbial) dancing on the graves of expats locked out of the country for 2+ years. Should have come home when the big boss in Canberra said to, mate!