OPINION: Conaghan not representing Cowper on the Voice Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 19, 2023 DEAR News Of The Area, THE median age of people in Cowper is 47 whilst the median age for Indigenous people in Cowper is 22. Pat Conaghan defending the National’s position against the Voice referendum attempts to silence both the numerous young emerging Indigenous leaders but also the sensible non-Indigenous who share a desire for reconciliation and solutions rather than division. The member is representing only the male pale stale rather than fighting for meaningful constitutionally recognised Indigenous consultation. Regards, Peter LEWIS, Park Beach.
Matt Conaghan is speaking for the National Party and not the people. His disingenuous speech smacked of tired paternalism and echoed that tired old trope “Some of my best friends are Jewish, but …” Reply
