Leaders' Debate farce prompts Greens move for Independent Debates Commission
The Australian Greens will move in the next parliament to establish an Independent Debates Commission to oversee live television election debates, with last night's leaders' debate once again proving to be a farce.
Greens spokesperson for media and communications Senator Sarah Hanson-Young said:
"Last night's debate was woeful and a disservice to voters.
"Those of us who suffered through it watched two grown men - so-called leaders - shouting at each other, interrupting, smirking and aggressively talking over the top of others including the female moderator.