Honest Election Ad | Batman
Dear Patrons,
We don't normally weigh in on local elections, but two things made me want to cover the Batman by-election that's taking place on March 17:
1. One of the central issues of this election is the fate of the Adani coal mine - the largest planned coal mine in the world. So although it's a very local election, the consequences have far-reaching implications for all of us, and our children - no matter where you are.
2. We actually live in the electorate of Batman (for our non-Aussie viewers, that's an electorate of Melbourne - not Gotham) and we just had to make a video about this, since it strikes so close to home.
I strongly believe we can no longer afford to sit by and watch new coal mines being built. That's what compelled me to make this video.
I am also aware that by its very nature and timing this video is explicitly political. That's why I decided not to include any Patreon links or even Producer credits; to avoid anyone here feeling they've been associated with a video whose political position they might not necessarily share.
That seemed like the right thing to do. But maybe I'm just being overly cautious... (Let me know in the comments!)
I also included a (genuine) authorisation message at the end, to make it clear that this video was not paid for by some political party or other organisation. And this really *was* necessary, since it's a requirement under the Australian Electoral Act.
I'm still planning to make a Patron-supported video in March, so we'll be back soon with more Juice.
Meanwhile, let me know if you like this new format we've experimented with - Honest Election Ads. If you dig it, we might do more of them going forward! If not, we probably won't!
Giordano & team
Comments (16)
The thing with a 'don't vote labor campaign is that it doesn't really say who is safe to vote for if you are a person who actually cares about the issue. Problem with Aus politics right now is that the other available options are generally not much better.
Good point Pete. I didn't want to make a video telling people how to vote though, so I took this alternative path! (It was a bit of an experiment, hence why I didn't make it an official Patron-supported post)
Haha. Hilarious. And deadly serious at the same time. Did she say quinoa queefing? Lmao 😂
yup :) one of Lucy's offerings!
go.for.it! (and thanks for your carefully considered approach to the question of association with the Patreon club etcetera #props)
You're welc Anake, I'm glad its appreciated, I feel like i made the right decision :)
I think you made the right decision. I have no doubt that many of us Greens will nevertheless be sharing the hell out of it.
Right on thanks Michael
In our state we have no need to satirise the candidates; we have Mr Xenophon, who seems to have taken on the job of satirising himself. Or at any rate, making hell-a-funny campaign ads! Well done once again to your team :-)
Thanks Seana - hope to make a SA video some day plenty of material in your part of the island!
good on you, h8 adani
Cheers brother
Wanna see more honest election ads! More opportunities for satirising candidates and their policies. Wish you guys did one for New England but you were out of the country seeing family.
Yeah that would've been fun. I'm glad you like this format! Hopefully we'll make more from timer to time :)
Can't comment, gotta rush out to refill my smashed avo vaping wanker.
haha make sure its organic!