Former Victorian Labor Premier Steve
Bracks has obviously forgiven Prime Minister Abbott for sacking him from his
plum job as Australia’s consul-general in New York.
In his new job as Chairman of CBus
Super, Bracks states, “Let me give credit where credit is due – the Abbott
government has correctly recognised the importance of getting infrastructure
development moving…
“Continuing investment should ease the
burden on our roads and public transport systems, making commuting to work from
the sprawling corners of our suburbs quicker and safer. It can aid the
community and economy in dealing with the challenges posed by climate change.”
This conveniently overlooks the fact
that the Abbott government has no interest in public transport systems and is
downright hostile to doing anything about climate change.
Bracks continues, “… the federal
government has initiated a Productivity Commission inquiry focusing on public
infrastructure investment, procedures and governance.”
In his enthusiasm to win investment
deals, Bracks conveniently forgets that the Productivity Commission is on a
mission to cut community and social services and privatise everything in sight.
He also forgets that Abbott and Co. are launching a massive attack on
construction workers who make up the majority of members in CBus Super.
He finishes with the absurd conclusion
that “More than 5 million
Australians are members of industry super funds, through which they hold
ownership of ports, airports, rail, roads, utilities and pipelines. In this
sense, ownership of these assets remains in the super funds of the public.”
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