Jeremy Rockliff’s announcement of drought relief for Flinders Island is a shameful exploitation of something that should be above politics.
Labor completely supports drought relief funding for Flinders Island, as we did with King Island.
If a community needs help, it should be provided.
But they needed help weeks ago. Why did they need to wait until an announcement fitted into Jeremy Rockliff’s campaign schedule?
What kind of leader waits until farmers are shooting their animals so they don’t starve to death before they ride in on a plane with a photographer to provide some relief?
Mr Rockliff has shown a flagrant disregard for caretaker conventions throughout this election. And today’s announcement is no different.
After 10 years of the Liberals, if you need their help, the only way you’ll get it is if there’s a camera in tow.
Rebecca White MP
