Labor frontbencher and Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Josh Wilson, has drawn public attention after being photographed wearing a Fremantle Dockers AFL jersey with the Woodside Energy logo covered by red tape. The image, which surfaced ahead of the AFL grand final weekend, highlights a growing tension regarding the sponsorship deal between the gas company and the football club.

Wilson’s decision to obscure the logo aligns him with the 'Get Off My Chest' campaign, a movement led by critics who oppose Woodside’s involvement with the team. The campaign has gained notable support, including from high-profile figures such as Tame Impala frontman Kevin Parker. While the act of covering the logo is a symbolic gesture, it carries political weight given Wilson’s specific ministerial portfolio, which focuses on climate change and energy policy.

There is a clear divide in how this event is perceived. Supporters of the campaign view the act as a necessary stand against fossil fuel influence in sports. Conversely, critics of such gestures—often represented in broader media discourse—frequently argue that public officials should remain neutral regarding private sponsorship agreements or that such actions are performative. While the facts of the incident are not in dispute, the motivation behind the act remains a point of contention between those who see it as a principled stance and those who view it as a political distraction.