Originally Posted by
Clare Prop
I haven't heard anyone here in WA complain about how McGowan has handled things. Compared to the debacles in some of the other states we have done pretty well, but yes there is an element of luck in that the ones that have escaped from quarantine haven't been positive.
The people who reside in safe Labor seats aren't complaining. However plenty of farmers aren't happy as they can't get staff for harvest. Hospitality will be next cab off the rank. If it goes on long enough it will spread to mining. There is an article today in the AFR about a Pub who can't get a chef because of the border arrangements. As a result the Pub now has reduced hours. That cost the owner money.
Eventually the people in the safe Labor electorates will start complaining when they have to pay Rockpool prices at their local Pub and the plumber cost $1000 to change a few washes. However by the time this occurs McGowan will be safely into his second term, so he doesn't care.