It is interesting that the critical discussants did not address the central question of corporate interests undermining democracy. So, who do they speak for? Even ALP luminaries admit that their party is too close to corporate interests that distort their policies (and their actions in power). The Liberal problem is at least as bad – think big tobacco and health.
All this reference to Lenin is so irrelevant and further evidence that certain media owners with idiosyncratic world-views have too much influence. Lee Rhiannon does not sound extreme to me – more reasonable than most, in fact. So, we need open government and a more diverse media.

If the Greens have 12% of the vote, they should have 12% of the seats in parliament and it could go higher if their popularity continues to increase. This won't please the corporate bots will it?

Yes, I am a Green too.