I don't think I'm conflating, I just don't think we've gotten to the point in the conversation where I need to clarify.
Be that as it may I'm generally for equal opportunity policy and generally anti policy that aids corporations and ultra wealthy (1% plus) increase their priviledge and power.
You're right that we don't aim for, nor expect, a totally flat playing field or a totally equal game score, which is fine. I do, however, feel that we should at least aim to provide a social package that enables people with drive and vision to achieve things. Currently, I do not feel we are there yet, too much is determined by who your folks are and how much $$ they have. It wasn't as set in stone as it is now 50-60 years ago, I hope it's not as set in stone in 15-20, but we'll see. Certainly bold policy reform is not a priority in Australian elections.