[Greens-Media] Greens call for apology over bludgers smear against Railcorp

[Peter Stahel]

Greens call for apology over bludgers smear against Railcorp

Greens MP and transport spokesperson has given notice of a motion on
the NSW Legislative Council which calls on the Transport Minister Gladys
Berejiklian to apologise over comments made about Railcorp workers, in
which she denigrated them as “bludgers”.

“The Minister’s comments are an attempt to distract from the
government’s own failings in the Transport portfolio. The problems
with our transport system aren’t caused by workers who have been
injured, they’re caused by governments who fail to invest,” said Ms
Faehrmann.

“Railcorp staff work in extremely difficult conditions at all hours.
It’s no surprise that like all other workers, they too are not immune
to accidents and injury.

“As the government moves ahead with a $13 billion motorway instead of
overdue rail infrastructure, it's disgraceful that the Minister has
tried to blame Railcorp workers.

“It’s a sad day when a Transport Minister tries to hide behind the
workers who serve her department and commuters. I’m calling on the
Minister to apologise and to take responsibility instead of passing the
buck,” said Ms Faehrmann.

Media contact: Peter Stahel 0433 005 727