The best interview ABC’s Leigh Sales never did
Politicians can be tough people to nail down for interviews, particularly if they’re currently embroiled in a scandal or rort, which means ABC’s 7.30 has really struggled to get sport minister Bridget McKenzie into the chair for an interview.
ICYMI: McKenzie is currently facing criticism over sports grants given to marginal seats, or seats targeted by the Coalition, before the 2019 election.
The case against McKenzie is growing, with a spreadsheet of more than 2000 applicants found, colour-coded to which electorate the applicants were based in. A review is currently underway and Scotty from Marketing is staunchly standing behind McKenzie.
Yeah, I got a good laugh from the chair too. Could a great motif for them to return to, so long as it doesn’t undermine their credibility as at the more serious end of the current affairs spectrum – ie, they don’t abuse it for cheap point scoring.
It’s an interesting question for brand 7.30 and its tonality.
… actually, it’s a good indication as to how the ABC could save some money – do away with the expensive presenters and just point a camera at the autocue …
The underlying question “why won’t you answer” is often the most important question.
Morrison refusing to take questions at a presser should see somebody (an ex-AAP with a working dogtag to get past the flakes on the door?) should stand up and shout “thats the bloody problem mate: we ask the questions and you’re an elected public official! answer the bloody question or piss off”