Political use of tragic death a disgrace
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色狼社区Media Release: Political use of tragic death a disgrace (PDF version)
Coffs Harbour MP Andrew Fraser should be rebuked for his reported remarks blaming the death of a worker from the Office of Environment and Heritage on environmental legislation, said the Public Service Association of NSW (PSA).
鈥淭he death of an employee of the Office of Environment and Heritage who was simply doing his job was a tragedy,鈥 said Acting 色狼社区General Secretary, Steve Turner, in reference to the shooting this week of Glen Turner, 51, near Moree.
鈥淭he clear politicisation of that horror is an absolute disgrace.
鈥淏laming a man’s death on environmental legislation that is designed to benefit the entire community for generations to come is simply breathtaking.
鈥淭he Premier should immediately rebuke Coffs Harbour MP, Andrew Fraser, for his reported remarks.
鈥淓very worker should be able to go to work and expect to see their family at the end of the day.
鈥淣o-one’s death should be used as a political pawn,鈥 Mr Turner said.