Independent Gerry Georgatos (WA) – GROUP ‘U’ SENATE CANDIDATES (and our pending political party) call on the Liberal Party to act

MEDIA RELEASE: GROUP ‘U’ SENATE CANDIDATES (and our pending political party) call on the Liberal Party to act – The Hon. Wilson Tuckey.
Arguably our elected members of parliament reflect the views and values espoused by the majority of the constituency. The constituency trusts in the elected member to contribute to the shaping of their society.

I beg to ask the constituents of O’Connor whether the Hon. Wilson Tuckey is really who they want to continue shaping the landscape of O’Connor. Is the Hon.Wilson Tuckey reflecting the views of the majority of the constituents in terms of pursing an equitably socially inclusive civil and just society?

I have recently read many of the Hon. Wilson Tuckey’s comments, historical and contemporary, especially regarding our Aboriginal peoples and refugees. A Liberal candidate recently lost his endorsement for making disparaging remarks to our Muslim Australians however these pale, by many country miles, to the outrageous comments and views of the Hon. Wilson Tuckey.

The Hon. Wilson Tuckey should either step down or have his endorsement removed by his Party. His comments and views are disrupting the unfolding human rights language and the prospects of a civil and just society. Why is he being allowed such relatively unfettered unaccountability?

Gerry Georgatos
Lead Senate Candidate
Ecological, Social Justice, Aboriginal Party leader