Opinion: Don’t worry Qld, Albo the Great will protect us from Alfred
Never mind that we’ve run out of sandbags, supermarket shelves are bare, and our homes are bracing for damage, our esteemed leader has arrived, writes Kylie Lang.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Brisbane. Gee, I feel so much better now, don’t you?
Never mind that Queensland has run out of sandbags, supermarket shelves are stripped bare, power banks are hotter than toilet paper, and our homes are bracing for damage.
Forget that our pets are distressed, our schools are set to close and we’re being warned to stay inside and off the roads from tomorrow.
Despite Tropical Cyclone Alfred barrelling towards us, Albo is here. Relax.
Politicians are known for grandstanding during natural disasters – former PM Scott Morrison being a famous exception when he holidayed in Hawaii during the 2019 bushfires – but Mr Albanese’s presence in Queensland right now is a hindrance.
Last night he met with Premier David Crisafulli and he is holding several meetings today – with the very people charged with keeping our state safe and doing everything they can to minimise the impacts of Alfred.
This morning he visited the State Disaster Coordination Centre, accompanied by Federal Sports Minister Anika Wells.
We need the people who know what they’re doing to focus on doing it – and not be dragged away to entertain politicians.
As our state braces for the worst, Mr Albanese’s visit amounts to a shameless grab for votes ahead of the looming federal election Labor looks set to lose.
Queenslanders aren’t stupid. This Albo and Alfred show is just a nuisance.
kylie.lang@news.com.au
Originally published as Opinion: Don’t worry Qld, Albo the Great will protect us from Alfred
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