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NSW’s missing state MPs in Parliament #NSWpol

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Darin Sullivan in Main

FAMILY grief, major illness and a broken leg led to some state MPs missing more than a quarter of parliament’s sitting days this year.

With pressure on the public service to keep sick days down, the hypocrisy of our politicians continues…..

About Darin Sullivan (1964 Articles)

Former President of the Fire Brigade Employees’ Union (2009-2018) and a professional firefighter with more than 30 years experience. I live and work on the NSW South Coast, Australia. I am a strong advocate for firefighters and emergency service workers with an interest in mental health issues and caring for those around me. I am a former Director on the NSW Fire Brigades Death and Disability Super Fund and work with charities including ‘The Movember Foundation’. As a leader and activist I have long been active in the campaign for action on climate change. I am a Station Commander in the fire and rescue service in NSW and have 30 years experience fighting fires, both rural and urban. I am passionate about highlighting the impact climate change is having on fire preparedness and fire behaviour in Australia, and the risks associated with inaction on climate change. I am also a spokesperson for the Australian Climate Media Centre.