Just what are the qualifications necessary to be appointed the minister for the Illawarra ?
It would help if that person had either lived or spent some time in the Illawarra. It would help if that person had business interests here - but most of all it would help if that person had even a basic understanding of the aspirations and problems facing this region !
It is hard to see how state Treasurer Eric Roozendaal qualifies on any of the above criteria !
The job of Treasurer carries a work load only second to that of Premier, and yet we have four elected representatives of seats in the Illawarra who were bypassed and the job was given to a person who can not possibly give it the time and attention it deserves.
It says a lot about the confidence this state government has for the " seat warmers " who enjoy a good salary and all the perks that go with it simply because this is a Labor voting area - and party loyalty comes way before any consideration of ability.
And the sad thing is that most of them will probably be re-elected next March.
So much for any hope this region has of progress !
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