$340,000 ‘Truth and Healing’ Indigenous Executive Position Criticised by Opposition

The timing has been questioned as Australians navigate a cost of living crisis and responded with a resounding ‘No’ to The Voice referendum.

NSW Premier Chris Minns speaks to the media during a press conference at NSW State Parliament, Sydney, Australia, on June 4, 2021. AAP Image/Dean Lewins

New South Wales (NSW) National Party Leader Dugald Saunders has criticised the state Labor government for its advertisement for a ‘Truth Telling and Healing’ State Executive position, claiming it is questionable timing given current economic circumstances.

“We’re talking about $700,000 for two people when cost-of-living’s everything and next Tuesday there’s a strong likelihood of an interest rate rise,” Mr. Saunders told 2GB Radio on Nov. 3.