Hundreds of Central Coast residents marched through Gosford on Saturday, August 30, in protest against the policies of the Abbott Government.
“We had around 350 people join us for the March,” said event coorganiser Mr Jack Lloyd. “The fact that so many people turned up despite the cold and the rain just goes to show how concerned they are with this government’s policies.” The Gosford rally was addressed by Fr Rod Bower, as well as a range of other speakers, who called for decency and compassion from the government. “Cuts to the ABC, cuts to health and education, and attacking the poorest in our community is not on,” said Daniel Turner, who spoke at the rally. “Now the government is looking at repealing the Renewable Energy Target, which just doesn’t make any sense,” he said. Protestors were marching for a range of issues, but particular concern was paid to refugees and the government’s lack of action on climate change. The Gosford March was one of many held around Australia over the weekend. Organisers estimated around 40,000 people turned out nationally. “Rain won’t keep people from expressing their concern,” said co-organiser Pat Norman. “As long as Abbott continues to abuse the least privileged and smash our natural environment, the marches will keep happening,” he said.
Media release,
31 Aug 2014
Pat Norman, March
Central Coast