Foyster’s cartoon: The first election debate

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The first leader’s debate in this year’s federal election campaign has come and gone, with barely a mention of climate change – and with the exclusion of the only party prepared to make climate change and clean energy a frontline election issue.

The official result, from the 100 undecided local voters in the audience was a win to Labor leader Bill Shorten 42 to 29, with another 29 voters remaining undecided. Here’s another interpretation…

More Greg Foyster cartoons can be found here.

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