Issue No 108 | 24 August 2001 | |
NewsBack Door Bob Does Wollongong
Premier Bob Carr slipped into town today through the back door, apparently to avoid coming into contact with workers still angry about the Government' betrayal over workers compensation changes. The Premier's visit, to open the ECCOCEM plant at Port Kembla, was shrouded in secrecy, even the local media were kept in the dark till this morning. Despite the short notice, dozens of Port Kembla workers turned out to greet the Premier. Arthur Rorris, Secretary of the South Coast Labour Council said, "We knew from recent experience that the Premier gets nervous about coming to Wollongong, so we put in a request that he meet with a Labour Council delegation." "Our request was officially declined, unfortunately it appears that the Premier is too busy to meet and hear the concerns of ordinary workers in our region." "Workers then lined up at the front gate expecting the Premier to arrive this morning only to find out that he sneaked in through the back door again." "He's acting like a Premier on the run" Convinced that he was acting suspiciously, a public announcement was made seeking information on a person fitting the following ethnic and political description: Middle Aged Male, Caucasian, Wears Glasses But is Tunnel Visioned, Last seen Wearing a Dark Suit. Further, it is known that he has a record of crimes against the working class and public education. Officials warn that this man should not be approached by ordinary workers as he has a reputation for quick getaways. Any sighting in the region should be reported to the South Coast Labour Council who will send a negotiating team to attempt to organise a meeting.
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