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I know nothing about Australian politics or what Adam Bandt's big ideas actually are, but his response here about media's reductive and empty "gotcha" culture (this certainly applies in US and UK media which I follow) is spot on.

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Guardian Australia

@GuardianAus

· Apr 13

'Google it, mate': Adam Bandt hits back at journalist's 'gotcha' question – video

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Mark (yoga sessions 66/100)

@mwotton

Apr 14

it's been A Thing lately. Somehow we ignore the actual actions taken by the current government in favour of conducting pop quizzes on how much bananas cost or what the unemployment rate is, as if any responsible public servant would rely on their memory when it is relevant.

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In a similar vein to the pop quizzes there's the “horse race journalism” that's also pretty common here:

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Media Analyst

@MediaAnalystOz

· Dec 1, 2021

2 1/2 minutes that sums up everything wrong with Australian political reporting In 2010 American professor Jay Rosen came to Australia and nailed it with "horse race journalism". His damning critique of Insiders, and Leigh Sales' defensive reaction, is worth it alone #auspol

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Mark (yoga sessions 66/100)

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Damn, this is really good. (Never quite understood the people who want to vote for the winning team - what on earth does it buy you?) … but of course it means you get to claim that you are savvy.