I tried to post this comment in response to Simon Bensons hatched job on the Prime Minister in the Australian. It was rejected which does not surprise me.
If I was in any way cynical, they could forgive me for thinking the media attacks on the Prime Minister are just an extension of the media’s “RightToKnow” campaign.
Goodness me he didn’t consult them when he took a short break at Christmas albeit the country doesn’t just rely on one person to function. And, he had consulted with those who needed to know. He hasn’t caved in when the media have demanded he meet with their much loved ex fire chiefs. Albeit two of his ministers who are responsible did. Plus the Prime Minister has met with current disaster recovery and fire chiefs as he should. He doesn’t have to jump to the tune of a Tim Flannery funded activist group. He hasn’t been at the media’s beck and call he has been quietly getting on with the job.
Even when he communicates the attacks continue. The media edits to paint him as incompetent, uncaring, self-promoting and fake. Accusing the PM of being solely responsible for fires and even charging him with fixing the world's climate issues. It’s absurd nonsense.
Once this fire season is over and we start the analysis into the what and why it should include the role some the media have played in whipping up fear and unnecessary (at times) alarmism. In failing to inform. And even whether they have played a role in the alarming increase in arson.
It’s clear Morrison isn’t a media puppet. He isn’t a 24/7 media PM. He will do things his way. Sure, he’s made some mistakes but who hasn’t. I think he’s doing a good job in very difficult circumstances. I for one thank heavens we have him in charge.
