DEBORAH ONEILL

Senator for New South Wales

MEDIA RELEASE
26 May 2015

DAZED AND CONFUSED INTRICACIES OF POLITICS LOST

ON LUCY WICKS
Senator for New South Wales, Deborah ONeill today said she would use simpler words
next time she speaks with Lucy Wicks following the new Member for Robertsons
confusion over some of her own local policies.
Lucy Wicks today made some unfortunate comments about me that can only be attributed
to some confusion on the new Members behalf.
Contrary to Ms Wicks understanding of the world, I support and welcome new jobs on the
Central Coast. I always have, and I always will. Senator ONeill said.
A visibly nervous Lucy Wicks made a number of claims under Parliamentary Privilege this
afternoon that show a lack of understanding about her own election promises and
budgetary commitments.
Before the last election, Lucy Wicks promised 600 new jobs and a new building in the
Gosford CBD to house them to be delivered in their first term.
The Liberals are now backing away from that promise with the jobs claim pushed back
until 2017, well after the next election.
I support local jobs. I dont support broken promises.
I support local investment. I dont support Liberal mistruths.
A lease and refit is not a new building, and 600 jobs from the ATO doesnt mean that
locals will get those jobs.
There is not one Coastie who has a single one of these jobs, because they only exist on
Lucys Christmas wishlist.
Ill believe that this government can deliver jobs for Coasties when it happens, until then
its just another example that Liberals will say anything to get themselves a job. Senator
ONeill said.
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