Labor’s Fresh Start Rally kicks off in Penrith

By KeRRI e DAVI e S

With less than seven weeks to go until election day on March 25, NSW Labor launched their Fresh Start Rally in Penrith last weekend.

Labor Leader Chris Minns said the campaign rally was in keeping with the best traditions of the Australian Labor Party.

“We are joined here by former Premiers Carr and Unsworth,” Mr Minns said.

“Australians from every walk of life, culture, background, gender and faith, coming together to support the election of a Labor Government.

“And with many of our friends from the great trade union movement.”

Mr Minns showed a high level of optimism for a Labor election win and confidence in local MP Prue Car when he introduced her as the next Deputy Premier and Education Minister in NSW.

“i ask you - has western Sydney ever had a better advocate, a better champion than Prue?” Mr Minns asked the room full of Labor faithful.

“i am proud to say Labor is ready to return to Government in NSW.

“the Shadow Cabinet is ready. they have done the work and are hungry for the challenges of office. Our members are ready and have never been more energized.

“And our candidates are ready to deliver a Labor majority that includes a record number of women in cabinet and in caucus.”

Mr Minns discussed Labor’s plans for a “fresh start” in NSW, highlighting cost of living, education, health and pork-barrelling, but there were no announcements made for Penrith.

“On March 25, we have the chance to vote for a fresh start in NSW,” Mr Minns said.

“After 12 years in office, the Coalition will be asking for 16.

“twelve years is a long time for one party to be in power, so you have to be a great government to ask for another four.”