Very good on substance and

understanding of policy issues

and responses. Facts at his

fingertips but a reluctance to

acknowledge a lack of faith in

his Government’s ability to

deliver, given its track record.

Sometimes too defensive when

challenged by the audience.

Needed to inspire but fell short.

WILL HODGMAN 7/10

Played the majority government

pitch with confidence. Seemed

to be in control and had a sound

understanding of both the key

challenges facing any future

government and an attractive

policy framework to address

multiple and linked issues.

Audience reaction seemed not

to disarm him.

NICK McKIM 6/10

Passionate and enthusiastic,

and full of energy for the political

challenges and opportunities.

Played too much to his

constituents rather than the

audience and overplayed the

aspirations rather than the detail

of some policy areas. Has

significantly broadened the

Greens’ appeal.