The rightwing advocacy group Advance has acknowledged it is paying for election materials attacking the Greens to be used by third-party groups during the election campaign.

The Advance spokesperson said: “Our campaign against the Greens won’t defeat teals because it was never meant to. We have been crystal clear for the past 18 months that our focus is on the Greens this election.”

Advance has also focused on the anti-renewables movement, appearing at “energy forums” across the country and events held by groups set up to oppose the rollout of offshore wind and solar energy.

What a bunch of truly shitty people :(

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[–] sarahsquirrel@aussie.zone 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Let the best arguments win

Unfortunately, it's very hard for citizens to distinguish lies from truth. E.g. the "Children Overboard" scandal - a well timed lie can win an election. At the very least we need honesty in our election materials. Libellous electioneering is dangerous.

[–] Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 5 points 1 week ago

Yeah, na, good point.

I suppose i's thinking of the longer term argument, where hopefully enough people learn the spurious claim that are made.