See my answer about Hanson. More than 11% of voters gave their first preference to the Greens in the upper house, so once again the voters are responsible. It seems that at least one in ten voters not only disagrees with the terms you’ve used to describe the party, they consider them the best available option.

I asked the question because there has been plenty of discussion about who is “to blame”. As I noted in my answer, the reality is that if she is elected, it’s more than anything else because enough voters have chosen to give her a place in parliament.

I am interested in the idea that her policies have a place, though. Can you tell me what policies she campaigned on? I checked her web site but there doesn’t seem to be much beyond a picture of her in front of a flag and a how-to-vote card. I know her traditional issue was opposition to immigration, especially from Asia, but that’s not really a state issue.

Just listen to that! Just accept the woman and her policies have a place

Glad you found it helpful, Scott.

Thanks, David. I’m glad you think this sort of article is worthwhile. I think statistical and scientific literacy can be incredibly useful skills, not only for those who report the news but for anyone who wants to make sense of those reports as well.

I’m planning to write more articles like this on other topics that seem worthwhile, which I’d be very happy to see published if Crikey think they are suitable.