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Russell Broadbent advocates justice and standing firm on unpopular decisions in Australian parliament

Russell Broadbent challenges conformity, upholding decisions, defending minorities, and advocating for justice in parliament. Minority voices deserve a hearing.

By news@gippsland - 8th August 2023 - Back to News

It's hard to move against the herd. When I questioned refugee treatment in Australia and Australia's responsibility, the herd was not happy. When I removed the debt incurred by former refugees in detention, the herd was not happy. When I questioned the vaccine response in Australia, the herd was not happy. They're not happy now.

I've remained resolute in parliament. Not backing down on decisions for the voiceless, like firefighters needing recognition for hazards. I advocate for minorities, listening to their cases, says Mr Broadbent

Unwavering advocacy stance

I just want to say that, in all my time in parliament, I've never stepped back from any of those decisions that I've taken or any of the decisions that I've taken on behalf of people who couldn't speak for themselves: for firemen, who need to be recognised for the carcinogenic properties that they face as firemen in Australia. We changed the law in this country so that they wouldn't have to prove their carcinogenic problems that they had.

The herd is not always the way to go. I will at every opportunity stand for my people who come to me and, like many other members of parliament, I am prepared to listen very carefully to what the minority in the community is saying. If they have a case, their case needs to be heard, and I will continue to prosecute the case on behalf of minorities.

Pictures from Russell Broadbent MP website.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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