The impact of the Greens on federal politics was on full display this week as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed hundreds of Labor faithful in the river city of Brisbane, writes Rachel Riga.
Good. A two-party system is a terrible way to do things. Having a third party like the Greens with the balance of power helps ensure that either of the other two parties can’t just force through any legislation that serves their own interests.
Imagine what would happen if the LNP managed to get in but had to deal with the Greens. They’d probably implode (or just start making deals with Labor.) Either way it’d be a win.
Good. A two-party system is a terrible way to do things. Having a third party like the Greens with the balance of power helps ensure that either of the other two parties can’t just force through any legislation that serves their own interests.
Imagine what would happen if the LNP managed to get in but had to deal with the Greens. They’d probably implode (or just start making deals with Labor.) Either way it’d be a win.