Anthony Albanese talks jobs, nation-building on WQ whistlestop

Sally Gall
December 17 2019 - 5:00pm
Members of the Barcaldine ALP branch turned out to greet Anthony Albanese, ALP Senators and shadow ministers when they paid homage at the Tree of Knowledge. Photos supplied.
Members of the Barcaldine ALP branch turned out to greet Anthony Albanese, ALP Senators and shadow ministers when they paid homage at the Tree of Knowledge. Photos supplied.

Pitching a message in contrast to Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his 'quiet Australian' supporters, federal opposition leader Anthony Albanese called upon the ghosts of angry shearers more than a century ago to give voice to the dissatisfaction he said was being felt in the bush, when he dropped in on Barcaldine last week.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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