South Australia Shadow Treasurer Iain Evans

Weatherill Starts Day One With Spin And Rhetoric

Victor P Taffa

L-plate Premier Weatherill has kicked off his leadership with the same spin and rhetoric as his former leader, Media Mike.

On radio this morning, Mr. Weatherill told South Australians that Labor backbencher Leon Bignell had not put himself forward for a ministerial position and was “very happy” not to be included in the new Cabinet.

Shadow Treasurer Iain Evans said Mr. Weatherill had already proven he would not represent “new Labor” by kicking off his first day with a grossly misleading statement about his new team.

“It became clear during this week that Labor’s factions had decided Mr. Bignell would not be a Cabinet Minister in the new Weatherill Government.” Mr. Evans said.

“Despite Mr. Weatherill’s rhetoric on radio this morning, Mr. Bignell was not happy about missing out on a ministry, it was just pointless for him to nominate because Labor’s faceless factions had already knifed him.

“The same factions that knifed Mr. Rann knifed Mr. Bignell well before today’s meeting.”

“Premier Weatherill promised South Australians a new Labor but the typical spin and rhetoric has already started on day one!” Mr. Evans said.