(Preview) Campaign Finance Reform | Honest Government Ad
Dear Patrons and assorted legends
Here's the audio preview of the new Honest Government Ad that will come out shortly!
This is a classic HGA. In the sense that it takes a topic few people outside of politics would know about (and which might seem boring as shit) and explains why we should very much know and care about it (in a way that isn't boring as shit)
It's also the first two-hander HGA we've made with both Ellen and Zoë since the 2022 Election episode - and that's coz it's about the two-party system (aka Shit/Shit-Lite), and it's latest attempt to preserve it's duopoly over politics. A dynamic we see at play also in other countries.
The final report of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (whose recommendations from their interim report are cited in this HGA) will be coming out early next week, so it's very topical. Indeed the ABC reported on this topic just two days ago (worth a watch for those interested in the background to this HGA)
I hope you enjoy this preview. And as always, a reminder that some things will only make sense once you see the video. In the meantime, please let me know if you have any feedback on the audio!
Catch you soon with the video, which I'll share here as soon as it's published to YouTube!
Giordano
Comments (26)
Well done Giordano. Another brilliant video. It took us 22 years to get rid of Tony “climate change is crap” Abbott from Warringah, and now that we have a hard working, decent, honest Independent MP, who fights for climate action and integrity in Parliament, and truly represents the electorate, the big political parties are trying to make it as difficult as possible for all independents to win and hold office.
Overall excellent as always. “Awww, sweetie…” may be one of the deadliest arrows in your quiver—it so perfectly captures the spirit of entrenched, unapologetic shitfuckery. I wonder if this kind of glaring spotlight might have caused problems for Brian Kemp when he was rigging the election he was running in. I hope it helps in your elections. If I were voting I would want to know what this thing was named so I could complain about it (are the perps calling it just “an integrity reform,” or is it actually titled “Integrity Reform”? Resistance needs a clear target. Always a fan, thank you and the crew for what you do.
Thanks David! The "thing" doesn't have a name yet, as the bill has not yet been introduced to Parliament! But when it is, it'll have a name like "Amendment to the Electoral Act (Ensuring Integrity BlahBlahBlah) Bill 2023". If they have a deal, the majors have the numbers to pass this legislation right away without much debate. Which is why we've made this HGA pre-emptively, instead of waiting for them to introduce the bill. Hopefully enough people get wind of it, the deal will fall apart - or at the very least, they'll make the reforms less shit.
Wait... this sounds really familiar. Are you sure this is about Australia?
Keep up the fight! At least Australia still has the chance of a hung parliament with mandatory and preferential voting. Here in the US our RShit party has almost perfected minority rule and is trying to establish one-party, fascist rule. Our DShit-Lite party is too nice, has terrible comm and cannot pound a message like the RShits. If the Mandarin Mussolini gets sworn in in 2025, watch out world!!!
Spot on as always! And the message applies to so many countries - as do that tactics of those keen on having just a 2 party system. There needs to be a light at the end of that tunnel before it collapses!
Bullseye…! 🎯 If we're ever going to save civilization —and the planet!—, we MUST get corporate billionaire bribery OUT of politics. The Guilded Age sounds mild compared to what we're living in now.
Excellent piece Giordano and The Juice Media democracy fighters! Thanks a lot your much needed messages!
Great stuff team! I’m so glad you’re focussed on this massive issue. Can’t wait to see and share the video to help move us away from our corporatocracy and the legalised corruption.
An important message well put. I see how well multiple parties work in progressive countries of Scandinavia and am full of envy. At this time I love what the Teals are doing in Canberra and can't wait for them to launch campaigns in State Government especially NSW that reeks with corruption on both sides of the aisle.
fantastic job guys.
Oh yes, both old parties voted to not require truth in advertising. Could be a whole video.
Factual
bonza beauty bigtime!
Loved it!
So good. Keep it going you are brilliant. Thanks
Excellent -
What a real shame it is so real.
Spot on!
Pure gold!
I like the subtle evolution of tone y'all use. I remember when it was "this is important, and we'll make it interesting". Now it's "we're mad as hell, and you're not going to take it anymore".
As a Victorian, I sincerely apologise despite voting for neither shit or shitlite.
Haha. Thanks Elizabeth!
Brilliant! They must be stopped.
Delicious appetizer, now I can't wait for the full post.
#BDS