Politics & Power Quote by Jay Weatherill

Power here comes from a promise that sounds reassuring while quietly rewriting the chain of command. Weatherill’s line plants a flag for stability: “All the government decisions remain and won’t be altered” is meant to calm markets, civil servants, and a jittery public who fear a leadership change will trigger sudden reversals. It’s the language of continuity, the kind that signals “no surprises” to institutions that hate surprises.

Then the second half swivels. “Until I get in the role” is a procedural pause that doubles as a claim of authority. He’s not challenging decisions now because he can’t - or shouldn’t - but he’s also reserving the right to revisit everything once the keys are in his hand. The subtext is: don’t expect me to throw bombs from the sidelines, but don’t mistake restraint for agreement.

The most telling phrase is “discuss them with my colleagues.” It casts future change as collective deliberation rather than personal ambition. That’s faction-management, not just governance: a nod to party room dynamics where legitimacy is often manufactured through consultation. It also softens what could read as a power grab. Any reversals won’t be “my call,” they’ll be “our consensus.”

Contextually, this is transition-speak: a politician positioning himself as responsible, steady, and team-oriented while keeping maximum flexibility. It’s a bridge between two audiences - the establishment that wants predictability and the supporters who want a new direction - without explicitly committing to either.