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Albanese in trouble as polling shows Dutton most likely to be next PM (www.abc.net.au)

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I think the right has been emboldened by their success in the US as well and is dumping more money into the campaign this time. For instance advance has a shitload of money to throw at LNP opponents and have absolutely no problem lying or astroturfing movements.

Yep, this is true. It comes down to the media in this country.

Which makes me pose the question, where the fuck are Labor and the unions on opening or supporting friendly media?

I agree RE the friendly media, but also the teals did propose a truth in political advertising law that may have been able to clamp down on some of the bullshit. Because you better believe that the lnp is using the same dickheads that Morrison used for political advertising.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yeah, i'll never understand the philosophy behind Labor not supporting that.

I've heard it explained as, we need both sides otherwise its untenable and the LNP will repeal it in the Government they have.

But thats fine, sets up a political fight that future Labor can bash LNP over the head with, its an issue Labor could fight on, and at best overwhelm the agenda of that LNP Government, rendering them less effective. Come voting time the electorate will wonder what they've done apart from fight with the opposition all term. Thats maybe a best case scenario though.

I've also heard it makes it hard for campaign promises, statements. I don't buy it, seems like an easy out. Or i'm not taking the time to understand it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago

It might make it more difficult to run a scare campaign, arguably like "mediscare". But if Labor is worried about not being able to lie a bit I get the feeling they're about to see just how outclassed they really are.