This opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Thursday, 27 January 2022. We are now entering our third year of dealing with COVID-19, and it is clear that Scott Morrison is not learning the lessons from his previous mistakes. A worrying trend has developed with our Prime Minister where he never takes responsibility.
Read MoreThis opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Tuesday, 23 November 2021. COP26 made it clear that the Hunter region needs a Federal Government with a real plan to develop new industries as the world reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreThis opinion piece was first published in THE NEWCASTLE HERALD on Friday, 8 October 2021. While it’s true that Labor won’t be going to the next election with over 250 policies, don’t for a second think that we won’t be presenting the Australian people with a bold, positive, and innovative agenda.
Read MoreMr Morrison had two jobs this year: the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and fixing our broken quarantine system. The chances of us getting on top of this pandemic and returning to ‘normal’ depended on the Prime Minister getting these things right. To say he has failed is an understatement, and now we are paying the price.
Read MoreAs we enter 2021, one of my main priorities will be fighting to ensure no one is left behind in our nation’s recovery from this pandemic. That includes continuing my calls for the government to extend crucial financial support until the economy has recovered and business confidence has returned.
Read MoreThis opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Wednesday, 4 November 2020. Our aged-care system has experienced years of neglect and, as a result, vulnerable and frail older Australians have been left behind.
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