Adam Bandt is copping it for suggesting that NSW's bushfires are a symptom of climate change.

Ok it's a little insensitive to mention it while the fires are still burning. But when else? With our current news cycle the story will have vanished in a week. When is an appropriate time to address (one of) the root causes of a disaster like this.

Or should our politicians all copy Tony's lead and play dress ups, get in the way of the professionals and pretend real issues don't exist.