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[@sbGOM]

Excellent response and follow up dressing down. Sadly however, this is very unlikely to get a run on MSM.

[@aydenr5467]

It looks as though this clip-retort is getting a run on Channel 10, ABC and SBS. Better than expected. Albeit, it seems Channel 10 have given it their usual negative spin - I feel. Making it look bad for Bandt.

[@betula2137]

Indeed. We need some better media laws, generally speaking.

[@Assenayo]

The first response great, the dressing down displayed the attitude that turns swing voters away.

[@ronralston3592]

You are joking, MSM is as left-wing as you get, now if Fox runs it that would be a stretch, unless they want to pull the mickey out of him

[@markuc]

Well maybe this did contribute to the best result ever for the greens last week! :)

[@panloon7776]

He really nailed the overall sentiment of this election. We're all a bit tired of being fed political garbage.

[@remm952]

But Adam is and always will be a great garbologist!

[@chimpanzee840]

I believe that there are many economists working for the greens & that they probably do know how to manage a budget but, they are a bunch of trans worshipping NAMBLA apologists

[@Chewbroccolii]

I had no idea who Adam was and now I do. This is hands down the best response to this question and the first response from a politician that made me take some notice with interest in a long while. Well done. I want more of Adam on my tv and his thought process behind decisions at the top.

[@AustralianGreens]

That's so awesome! We're really glad to hear.

[@charliebellvue5847]

Adam Bandt a politician? You definitely need to get your head examined. 🤢... today.

[@coaldoubt2879]

@@charliebellvue5847 I joined the party after seeing this speech. I've always leaned towards the greens ideology but this sealed the deal. If you prefer a party that supports people who don't need it then go for it, that's your right. I just think you need to get your head examined for voting against your own interests.

[@charliebellvue5847]

I understand where you're all coming from... but you are a hundred years too late, what you are doing about climate change now.... should have been activated a hundred years ago and in full swing by now ! but it's nice to see somebody cares... and this election is about more than just climate change, and if thats not obvious then extra brain need to be acquired.

[@mral4381]

Why did I get censored?

[@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns]

I'm concerned about politics. Not theater. When we turn politics into a reality TV show, we should not be surprised if one day our country is ruled by a reality TV show host, as has happened in the US. Good on you Adam. It's good to hear you when you speak with zeal.

[@humangarbage6559]

A nice trilogy of Scomo not knowing the price of bread and Albo not knowing the unemployment rate. Adam definitely gave the best amswer

[@68dgmitch]

Yeah what the hourly rate for a private jet?? 🛩️🛩️😂😂

[@Feshman117]

Flawlessly handled. I hope Albo takes notes next time a "journalist" asks such an asinine question.

[@bulletbullet7902]

Gold response. The muppet felt the sting when ol mate got a rousing ovation.🤣

[@AliceEndersbee4]

“Politics should be a contest of ideas” This is why I love The Greens 💚

[@AustralianGreens]

Awww, thanks for your support! 💚

[@lesleyosborne9319]

This is not about ideas it's about What is BEST FOR OUR COUNTRY and These people ARE NOT IT!

[@ibeatyoutubecircumventingy6344]

if that was the Case Greens would cease to exist lol

[@stewiegriffin1864]

@@youngae.6456 600% agree

[@dodgygoose3054]

This made me watch all of Bandt's speech, and because that I'm voting Greens as number 1.

[@thestarfishproject6876]

i love your name

[@Puppydoug]

Me too. First time (I've always voted Labor 1). This time Greens 1, Labor 2. LNP LAST.

[@betula2137]

@@Puppydoug Good order.

[@harleyguy7]

Your name suits GOOSE

[@dodgygoose3054]

@@harleyguy7 lol 😂 yeah Mr opinion, narcissist much.

[@layne3588]

Thank you. I am so very tired of spin and superficiality.

[@AustralianGreens]

Us both!

[@traceysmallwood7489]

Love it well done Adam

[@AustralianGreens]

So good

[@wayneevans8286]

@@AustralianGreens waffle nothing more

[@davem3325]

Stick it to em Adam!!!! Remember JUST KEEP REPEATING your POLICIES , Ignore stupid questions, JUST KEEP telling people IT ALL ABOUT POLICIES!!! Not Distractions!

[@AustralianGreens]

We couldn't agree more - elections should be about policies and the future.

[@janbreck1003]

I seriously enjoyed this speech today. best of the pollies so far.

[@AustralianGreens]

Thanks Jan!

[@wayneevans8286]

@@AustralianGreens after his flag remark,lets see who on this thread think he is a horrible little man

[@missionthink]

What an iconic moment

[@charlotte2470]

I have never voted Greens as number 1. I always put them in the middle - but before Liberal of course. Brandt makes me want to learn about politics, give a damn about Australia, and vote Greens number 1

[@betula2137]

Do it! Give that determination! Stick it in the land and say 'that's what I care about' and bring the whole community together! All it takes is one person to start, and you're a part of the chain reaction. Are the exclamation marks inciting enough? !!! Australia has so much potential, so what do want it to be? It is possible now to preserve the Land (so important on a universal scale) and raise humans' standards in coexistence -- we just have to put the effort in and make it a movement. It is great to question, especially status quos and one's own reasoning, and to be able to examine and explore the subjects on multiple levels (education system should have a role here)... Etc., etc., tl/dr do good human stuff.

[@AustralianGreens]

Wow, we're thrilled to hear and really appreciate your support! You can read more about how powerful your vote is here: greens.org.au/your-vote-is-powerful

[@betula2137]

Your NPC address was brilliant, Adam. This moment hardly scratches the rest of the highlights!

[@AustralianGreens]

Thanks for your support mate!

[@betula2137]

@@AustralianGreens Always! :) Save Takayna

[@spankyhunter]

the look that laura tingle gave that jurno... LMAO

[@seabass9875]

I’ve never voted Greens, and TBH never resonated with their policies. However after watching this I’m now going to take a closer look.

[@AustralianGreens]

Thanks for dropping by, that's fair! You can check our some policies here: greens.org.au/future

[@coaldoubt2879]

"Never memorize something that you can look up" - Albert Einstein. The standard of journalism in this country is embarrassing.

[@lindawightman1007]

Legend. Greens Tshirt with Google it Mate. Trending not just in Australia.

[@Murrangurk2]

I notice the second answer isn't on the mainstream bulletins. Is it because they don't want folks googling the Greens' policies? I think we need that T Shirt.

[@AustralianGreens]

Here you go! shop.greens.org.au/collections/featured-product/products/google-it-mate-unisex-fairtrade-organic-crew-tee

[@danielfranks6565]

Well done Adam Bandt, that did need to be said. Maybe next time they won't send the work experience kid to the Press Club Address.

[@AustralianGreens]

Thanks for your support

[@wayneevans8286]

@@AustralianGreens says the auto reply

[@rais1953]

Glad to see that the Greens will have full teams in both Houses of Parliament now. 12 in the Senate and at least 4 in the Reps.

[@Simonpt2000]

Great response Adam

[@AustralianGreens]

Huge!

[@DesignTrainer]

Love the response. Absolute legend, Adam.

[@deskseven]

GO GREENS! Boosts in the polls recently, a great leader and a wonderful vision. Always have voted Greens and always will!

[@fidomusic]

This was one of the highlights of an outstanding speech and Q & A session by Adam.

[@AustralianGreens]

Thanks for your support!

[@wayneevans8286]

@@AustralianGreens yep,fly our national flag with honour??

[@bethanygreenwood8655]

After Julia Gillard's misogyny speech and Keating's "I wanna do you slowly", this is my favourite political speech

[@PaulWayper]

Superb answer Adam! This shouldn't be about 'gotcha' moments from smug journalists who like to think they're clever, this should be about real policies.

[@AustralianGreens]

We couldn't agree more!

[@wayneevans8286]

@@AustralianGreens but hate our flag,couldnt agree more,shows the level of deception within your party

[@mrckb]

Finally! Wipe that smug smile off that reporters face. What a joker.

[@OfficialAshArcher]

What a LEGEND! maybe the first time I vote for The Greens?

[@AustralianGreens]

That's awesome Ash! You can read more here: greens.org.au/your-vote-is-powerful

[@wayneevans8286]

@@AustralianGreens more propaganda

[@MichaelSmith-px1ev]

Fantastic response Adam. Just brilliant !!!!

[@AustralianGreens]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wayneevans8286]

@@AustralianGreens waffle

[@gorand4291]

Brilliant. You've got my vote!

[@AustralianGreens]

Thanks Goran!

[@Realistic_Management]

Good on ya Adam, I'm not a Greens supporter but because of this I'll be putting my Green candidate #2. Bet that Journo felt real smart after that one lol

[@celticcook3950]

Put the majors last

[@yektafarid]

True leader, I can watch this interview everyday and get excited every time.

[@luisabarca7363]

I have been voting Labor all my life, since I became an Australian citizen, in 1979... However, after my son told me to watch this segmment, and watching it twice, I decided two things... Go to KZbin and watch all of Band's intervention... I did... Second, I am voting Greens, with the preference to Labor, of course... I currently vote in the federal seat of Dobell, New South Wales Central Coast, a very marginal seat... My vote count this time!

[@AustralianGreens]

Hi Luis, thank you so much for your support. It's a hard decision and we really appreciate it. We'll keep fighting for a better future!

[@betula2137]

Beautiful! Your vote certainly counts, and you can even convince those around you to consider the Greens this time round.

[@rockstar2923]

I didn't know who this guy was previously, but this is absolutely gold! I'm keen on voting for whoever takes on making true climate changes, but this video clip now is the absolutely guarantee where my vote is going with a man like Brandt

[@d1c3b3nt2]

I can't believe how conservative Australia still is. You would think after years and years of economic mismanagement the Coalition would be out. Vote 1 Greens!

[@krisjustin3884]

Outstanding answer Adam! You got the trivial ‘gotcha’ question with an excellent ‘gotcha’ answer with real substance and hope for disillusioned voters. Student debt is a disgrace and is one the pillars supporting the widening bridge between the rich and poor. And you can thank Labor’s hero, Bob Hawke for this! No wonder Hawke is a hero amongst some of the Coalition as well! Please take the ground abandoned by labor - representation of the workers, unemployed, homeless and student poverty. Australia should have a similar standard of living to Nordic countries, but the unfair US style of capitalism unfairly favoring the rich is robbing the common people of their basic right to equal opportunity.

[@betula2137]

Australia has been lagging behind those always-top-class Nordics for too long! We can have their wellfair and our fairdinkum with great power and influence -- plenty of opportunities in our region alone. A Pacific Union could be a part of Australia's growing importance and identity.

[@uberboiz]

The personal tax rates and consumption taxes in most Nordic countries are comparatively higher than in the US and Australia, that's how they fund their social welfare. On the flip side, their corporate tax rates are generally lower than that in Australia e.g. Sweden's corporate tax rate is only 20.6% compared to 30% in Australia. Would you be happy if the Australian government (whichever party is in charge) take more from your pocket than from corporations to fund a 'similar standard of living to Nordic countries'? 🤷‍♂

[@krisjustin3884]

@@uberboiz Yes. You get what you pay for. I’d pay extra for free dental, free universities, better treatment of homeless people and proper prison reform that reduces the crime rate. Lower corporate taxes encourages development and more employment opportunities. It’s rewarding the goose for laying the golden eggs and remember it’s a smaller percentage, but of much greater sums than the common person would earn.

[@uberboiz]

@@krisjustin3884 "You get what you pay for" - that's exactly my point. If you have to pay for "free" dental / universities / other things you mentioned above, then by definition it's not free. One supposedly noble individual like you may be willing to pay for it while others enjoy the benefit without necessarily making their contributions - some people may see that as 'equal opportunity' (rightly or wrongly), others would call it 'socialism'. If lower corporate taxes encourage development, why were the majority of the most valuable and/or innovative companies in the past few decades conceived in the US (a free market capitalist country where until recently had a corporate tax rate as high as 35%) instead of from the Nordic countries?

[@krisjustin3884]

@@uberboiz You made a couple of good points that I can respond to. Yes, I would throw some krona or dollars into a homeless person’s hat, but when it’s shared over the whole population it’s far cheaper for everyone. Yes, I agree extra tax is paying for dentals etc., but when the income gap goes too extreme with extreme capitalization, you’ll end up paying more with civil unrest and instability. Free education, including university is especially essential to counter this. As for which companies are the most valuable/innovative, there are other factors besides taxation. For instance, for companies that want to stay local and provide opportunities for locals, there will be less global value added and as you say less innovation, but the local population will reap more benefits and be a worthwhile opportunity cost against overall value. Lower taxation may be a good incentive to keep the jobs and money at home.

[@JD-td8kl]

Can't wait to vote 1 for the Greens. It's nice to have a sense of optimism for once.

[@AustralianGreens]

Really appreciate your support!

[@harrygrundell9172]

I did vote for 1 For the greens twice because it was my first time voting Last year and a year before that

[@emporioalnino4670]

I was already gonna vote for them (least shit party and all) but this speech restored my faith in the greens

[@AustralianGreens]

Thanks for your support!

[@wayneevans8286]

@@AustralianGreens once again auto reply

[@jimmacdonald3640]

For once in my life it would be nice to be proud of the Government of my country. This man and his party would make me proud, I am now a Greens voter!

[@derekdalton5658]

Tempted to vote Greens. Mental health and dentistry should be on Medicare. Trying to trip people up over recalling endless facts is a lame excuse for journalism

[@mitchelljordan537]

It’s a wasted vote. It’ll result in lnp staying in power and we cannot afford that anymore. Labor need our votes, they are campaigning on restoring Medicare.

[@harleyharris472]

The great thing about our preferential voting system is that you can vote Greens 1 and then vote however you normally would after and, as long as you put your least favourite last and preferred parties towards the top, your vote won’t go to waste. Best case scenario you get a greens MP or senator in. Worst case scenario, your vote goes back to whatever other party you normally vote for and you’ve also sent a message that the policies the Greens are fighting for like Dental and Mental into Medicare are policies voters actually want and need. :)

[@AustralianGreens]

That's awesome to hear Derek! You can read more here about how powerful your vote is: greens.org.au/your-vote-is-powerful

[@celticcook3950]

Whats holding you back? Put the majors last

[@Jopacob]

I think you will find Mental Health is on medicare, just not free. And discounted further if you are on a government pension, subsidy or other. When I went through a GP I got 4-5 visits covered I think yearly. It was great because it made it affordable to get the assistance I needed, when I needed it.

[@duncanwallace7760]

All these gotcha questions always make me think: "what the air-speed of a swallow"?

[@LinguaPhiliax]

What do you mean? African or European?

[@LuQuade]

African or European? ;)

[@duncanwallace7760]

@@LuQuade You know your stats!

[@duncanwallace7760]

@@LinguaPhiliax Into the gorge of eternal peril!

[@andrewwilson4528]

Good on you Adam, I'm with you.

[@AustralianGreens]

Thanks 👍

[@cass2771]

THE best response to a theatrical ‘Gotchya’ question in the lead up to this election. The Greens provide genuine representation to the people of Australia. We need more of them walking the halls of power.

[@AustralianGreens]

Thanks for your support!

[@wayneevans8286]

@@AustralianGreens waffle

[@Ephemeradude]

An exemplar masterclass in how to handle irritatingly lazy first year journalism in order to strike points with mainstream media. This is why I continue to support the Greens.

[@bruceburns1672]

The lunatics are in charge of the assylum , and here is the Grand Master of the fruit cakes .

[@richardstead9789]

great comeback adam

[@rickozzy6898]

It's not a comeback, but a takedown.

[@AustralianGreens]

Thanks!

[@kiarnroughley9322]

Comeback of the year

[@AustralianGreens]

huge!

[@jonmarsden1366]

A slimy excuse for a journalist gets embarrassed in front of the entire nation. Let's see much more of this.

[@Chipmunkchief]

Brilliant answer. The only political party who make policy on what is the right thing to do, from an ethical framework. Not what is best for a politician or a business, or a political party.

[@betula2137]

This is what politics should be. Strengthen our understanding of ethics in helping, fair dinkum, etc., which can be done in schools (no propaganda, Mr Tudge!), legislation (judicial, integrity commission, etc.).

[@TheInterestRates]

This was amazing. I'm not a Greens supporter, but Bandt's answer to this gotcha question was great.

[@adriannehaddow8972]

Great response. Great policies focussing on the needs of the population and the purpose of a government.

[@Murrangurk2]

Not only but also....being undeniably financially literate! HE knew exactly what the WPI was, and not only gave the answer, but defused the question, and outlined the problem with AusMedia as well as defined proper functional politics.

[@emporioalnino4670]

This was optically a huge win for the greens, you love to see it

[@PatrickOSullivanAUS]

Well done Adam Bandt.

[@AustralianGreens]

He did well!

[@leonharrison800]

100%correct.God help Australia. Good on the Greens. LNP and ALP do stuff all.

[@dylankeppler3542]

"An election that increasingly becomes a basic fact checking exercise... politics should be a competition of ideas and reaching for the stars". Adam you speak nothing more than the truth. These "uh what's the price of bread?" questions are just a tiktok gag, start asking real questions and then we can "lift the standard, and turn it into a contest of ideas".

[@AustralianGreens]

Could agree more - we really appreciate your support!

[@schrenk-d]

Brilliant Mr Bandt .. I really hope Greens can secure more seats.

[@Malpheron]

"Inflation at 3.5 percent" those were the days.

[@BrandonjSlippingAway]

"Show us how you haven't memorised a specific stat, so we can paste you on the evening news"

[@danialmurdoch7587]

Nicely done.

[@AustralianGreens]

👍

[@nicothenecromancer]

This is exactly what I want out of politics, voting one for greens!

[@tinyplaidninjas8868]

Note that Adam actually knew the answer when he dropped it in there at 2 and a bit percent, and the weak journalist was too shook to notice

[@michaelpenney2162]

Our Planet Needs A 5 Treasure List

[@camf7522]

Yes, it is time for journalists to ask proper questions. Instead of nasty attempts to embarrass that don’t matter. How about asking ScoMo, if it was government policy or the lack of foreign workers and immigration that has resulted in the low unemployment rate? How about asking ScoMo why he doesn’t believe that Politicians should be subjected to integrity investigations?

[@venus22118]

MY GOD. THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY! 💚

[@akberali678]

Love it, you just spoke the people’s voice and got my vote! The media always makes this a two party race but hopefully its atleast a bit different this year.

[@nottenvironmental6208]

It's not hard to show how pathetic journalism has become. One of Australia's best journalist is a pickle! Says alot about the sad state of affairs. Journalism should be about issues, not gotcha 😒

[@AustralianGreens]

Couldn't agree more. And elections should be about discussing the issues that matter.

[@johnmckeon9794]

This was THE moment! :-D Absolutely nailed it. Adam Bandt is a man with a sharp intellect and he has compassion, you know, that thing that is so missing from the fragmented discourse in the traditional media, where vested interests so often prevail with the same old boring messages and distractions.

[@AustralianGreens]

Wasn't it just! We couldn't agree more

[@lachlanperry3998]

This is really good. I loved it.

[@zabiullahbakhshi]

Well said this is not good journalism

[@jackadevil9746]

Honestly this is the most true thing in Australia.

[@russellgillick7938]

Yeah ! @#$% that guy !

[@michaelg-p3108]

I wish more people would hear this. The Greens cop so much slack in the media. Yet, their vision & ambition is to improve the health & wellbeing of all Australians.

[@micwallace]

I've watched this so many times now. Such a great moment. Adam was on fire the whole time. Absolutely inspirational. Adam is a legend!

[@AustralianGreens]

Just incredible!

[@tonydenman9629]

What do you mean? He couldn't answer the question.

[@Antharmo]

In retrospect this answer worked out really well for the Greens

[@mjb6446]

Beta gets owned and all he can say is: "Your profit tax? Your profit tax?"

[@habitatbuildco9079]

I don’t generally like what the greens have to say but that was a great answer. And I think he has a good point.

[@toinoi123]

Onya Adam!

[@lisaf7614]

Brilliant!

[@ronnycook3569]

I've been voting Greens since the Australian Democrats burned out - because while their policies are "green", they're also genuinely about the public welfare and sensible use of technology. Let's not go into what the Coalition is all about; it's impolite to speak badly of the dead...

[@bruceleong9534]

Adam Bandt for PM!

[@barbaramaguire2455]

Bravo!

[@huzlfinance]

Boss answer Albanese wishes he said it.

[@macinverts]

Absolute gold!

[@utorrent01]

Voted Greens No. 1 this election! Adam is 100% right

[@michaelg-p3108]

Imagine politicians speaking honestly & plainly -- making sense. Here they are, The Greens

[@guido1866]

LOL. I hope you are not serious. Adam Bandt is a sanctimonious hypocrite. He persistently spews out his hypocritic rhetoric. Answer this. Why, in 2022, did Adam Bandt charge Australian taxpayers 23 THOUSAND DOLLARS to take two flights on private jets within Australia when there were most definitely commercial flights available. Adam Bandt and his party rant about the evils of fossil fuels and other issues and his actions are that of an absolute hypocrite. Sure, this would not be an issue for high ranking Ministers, or the Prime Minister, because they hold extremely important positions. Adam Bandt is no where near that status and needs to "get over himself".

[@chriswarren-smith62]

Also let's not forget we came close to loosing Google and all of their services thanks to the dummies in Canberra.

[@ethanmccormick3271]

And as a result Google is allowed to skip tax and just pay it straight to Murdoch instead

[@lindawightman1007]

Really - Google fact check sure But Google makes income how? Loved Adams response.

[@ethanmccormick3271]

@@lindawightman1007 yeah they threatened to leave when scomo made them pay to promote his bosses papers

[@lindawightman1007]

Plus major data breaches - privacy and control of information. Thank you Malcome Turnbull for Meta data laws and Morrison. Murdoch - agree. Especially in Qld. These days I'm excited if an email or txt is received.

[@creeib]

Great answer 👍

[@goldenfluidart]

Brilliant

[@eromnaliuqyaj6288]

Nailed it!

[@petabyte6731]

Gawd I love Adam Bandt, the most worthy leader to ever step foot in parliament.

[@gori277]

I just hope Labor reads the room and take heed of what the Australian people are saying or they’ll be in for a very short, problematic and potentially fatal run. The Greens have a very important mandate to change our politics and our Country.

[@GoreSpattered]

yup, im starting to get a little less confident after some of the stuff they're saying, but maybe they're trying to ride the LNP voter attention span out before working with the greens and teals closely. we'll have to wait and see i guess

[@rodrigosanjorge8973]

Love it. Little upstart tried to embarrass Brandt and copped a face full of humiliation.

[@tasmanianbadger]

First off… brilliant response to this question. Gave it the response that such twaddle deserved. That said… we really, really need to develop a news media structure that doesnt force our journalists to become annoying little twerps asking inane ‘gotcha’ questions. The decline of media is - at least in part - part of why the quality of political leadership has plummeted to the depths where people like Morrison and Abbott were actually Prime Minister.

[@calebjones3383]

Very good.

[@AustralianGreens]

Thanks!

[@spongybone4071]

Nailed it.

[@danielmacdougall2697]

slam dunk ! and the look on his face after being eviscerated was priceless, you've got my vote !!

[@bobman929]

that journo looked like he just packed his pants

[@AustralianGreens]

eekkk!

[@SeanOShannessy]

Bandt knock's the Murdichracy's trivial pursuit questions for six 🤣

[@AustralianGreens]

eek! sure did!

[@NoTaboos]

And you don't even know when to use an apostrophe.