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If the “people’s forum” at the Rooty Hill showed anything it is that politicians should do more of these televised forums with voters.

Describing them as a high-risk event when you have screened the audience beforehand is a bit of a stretch. OK, they have some risks compared to the usual levels of control campaign managers want to maintain on their leaders’ movements. But campaigining politicians spend hours each day talking to voters about their concerns so they are well practiced for this kind of event – taking questions from people.

So much campaign coverage is about polished lines and stage management that it’s easy to forget the real transactional business of politics – discussing people’s issues and concerns off the cuff – is sweaty, nuanced, civil and can be a lot of fun.

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