Press releases from politicians, by and large, are a reaffirmation of our parliamentary democracy in which - short of defaming each other or shouting fire in a crowded theatre when there s no fire - people can say whatever they like, no matter how dumb or unhelpful it is.
To take it a step further, this country is governed, at least to some extent, by press releases. Also known as media advisories or news releases, they are the battlefield upon which opposing forces face each other, laptops and smartphones drawn and at the ready.
Those in government usually get to make the first move, and often have the best ammunition. They focus on churning out press releases about good news, such as funding for projects or community groups, or showing what good guys they are.