“I’m optimistic because we get so little time to do good. Because of all the pressures, all the challenges that confront leadership, you have to make the most of every opportunity you have. You can't afford, in my view, to dwell or obsess about all the things that can go wrong or that are in your way. There is a joy, a real joy, in achieving something, particularly as a political leader, on behalf of the people you represent. And it might be something little or something unexpected, or it might be something even grander.“
Brad Rowswell, Victorian Shadow Treasurer on the Victorian Budget 2023
"We on this side of the house will continue to do everything we can to hold the Andrews Labor government to account whilst offering the optimistic and propositional vision for Victoria that we deserve – one that is measured, one that is inclusive, one that is considered. We seek not to divide but to govern for every Victorian."
Michael O'Brien, Former Leader of the Liberal Party and Member for Malvern
"Victorians need confidence and optimism, they want their politicians coming up with ideas.”
Matthew Guy, Former Leader of the Liberal Party and Member for Bulleen
“I’m very optimistic because I see Australian kids are vastly smarter, vastly more confident and vastly more ingenious than any generation we've ever seen. We should be confident about these young people and their ability to lead Australia better and differently in the decades ahead. I don't think my children's generation will be a pale imitation of mine or my parents' generation. I reckon they'll be something completely different. That's exciting!”
“What makes me optimistic is the intrinsic belief that everyone has the capacity to make a positive difference.”
Chris Crewther, Member for Mornington
"Never let losses or perceived failures hold you back. Losses can sometimes be blessings in disguise. If you have a dream, and want to make a difference, then never give up, follow your gut, persist, and stay optimistic!"
Brad Battin, Member for Berwick
"As a person who focuses on the future myself, optimistic views are the way I view most things.
"What keeps me optimistic is the future and opportunity. We all have days that do not go to plan, and I never look to the past to make blame; I only look to learn and build on the new opportunity in front of me.
"Lessons are learnt by reviewing and being critical of yourself, working with other people on improvement and knowing that as a team, we will be able to achieve our goals."
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