It seems, that the greatest heresy environmental cliques occurs when appeasing the masses; by mobilising the political leadership of this country and developing a policy framework that transitions vital institutions of society towards an ecologically sustainable future, somehow taints the hardcore green credential of the environmental warrior. Ultimately if he achieves sustainable outcomes then I dare a braver person to stand up to the scrutiny of political life. By choosing not to label his political agenda as a one issue crusade consequently attracts little positive reception from sections of the press or conservation movements, However he may attract a future generation that may be appreciative of his initiatives.

The underlying assumption is the expectation that Peter Garrett is a skillful political representative. From an outside perspective it seems his greatest vulnerability is the lack of influence he holds over the Federal Labor leadership, which is essentially the underlying point of the cartoon. For ultimately in public life your your percieved achievements are scrutinised.