Warren Woos 'em

Source: Bill Sykes - 12.09.08

Warren Truss, Leader of the Federal National Party entertained over 130 people at Benalla last night with his insightful commentary on climate change and recent political events.

Mr Truss drew on his nearly 30 year experience in Federal politics to highlight the deficiencies between the election promises of the Rudd Government and the realities post election.

Similarly, in relation to climate change, Mr Truss highlighted the importance of global participation in emission reduction programs and the potentially very significant costs of emission trading schemes. Mr Truss said that Australia clearly needs to participate but Australian emission controls will have little impact unless large emitters such as China also implement strict emission controls. That said, low cost, no regret actions need to be taken by individuals and organisations.

Nationals MP for Benalla, Bill Sykes said, “Many people were amazed at Mr Truss’ breadth of knowledge and his ability to deliver an entertaining and informative 30 minute talk without once referring to speaking notes.”

People attending the evening travelled from Myrtleford, Wangaratta, Mansfield, Alexandra, the Strathbogie’s, Euroa, Nagambie, King Valley and Benalla.

Dr Sykes said, “Clearly when you have a speaker of the calibre of Warren Truss people are prepared to travel to hear him.

“It is also evident that recent political events in the Northern Territory, Western Australia and New South Wales primed people’s interest in the political aspects of Mr Truss’ talk.

“It’s great to have quality people like Warren Truss visit North-East Victoria.

Dr Sykes concluded, “I understand that Malcolm Turnbull is going to speak at Mansfield on 5 November. I’m looking forward to hearing his perspective on Federal issues.”