The greens need to be more pragmatic, that's why they lost seats. Progress not perfection is better than nothing. Their stance on housing lost a huge amount of their base. They hold the balance of power in the senate, they can influence a lot if they have the nous.
They didn't lose their vote though. So that's actually not why they lost seats. People are looking at the world and are scared. ALP got us through GFC... they expect them to keep the fascists out and us safe enough economically...
The did lose % but not much. It is mostly the way people chose their preferences. Instead of pairing off with the liberals they paired off with labor. There is definitely a lot of dissatisfaction with them though.
I know there a lot commentary saying that But also its weird they're held to a higher standard than the people in power who did bond with the LNP to push through destructive environmental and changes to electoral stuff... So.... I think people focus on the wrong things
The headline reflects a mindset inside the duopoly and it is a dangerous mindset involving shoring up a Duopoly at the expense of all other political players That is the point of the headline and my post And that point is one Australians should not forget We still have a duopoly in charge
Watch ALP line-up votes with the LNP when it suits them and perhaps not us.
Let’s critique each issue as it comes up. Greens aren’t always the good guys if you want actual action and the ALP have to negotiate someone’s votes. Hopefully a new EPA that includes effect on climate change as a reason for action
It certainly helps to control the House of Reps😀