Entsch deserves support

THAT our Warren Entsch has been selected to represent Far North Queensland and the Australian Government at the United Nations in New York is indeed an honour for us. That his experience and knowledge is such that the UN needs his contribution.

Those who have reacted with such a sense of negativity, citing Warren will be out of touch with his electorate, do not understand that in this day and age he can be in touch with his electorate day and night.

Often the senior chef has to leave the restaurant but always makes sure there is another chef keep things going. Warren, being the committed member he is, has done just that.

He has outlined that Senator Macdonald will be there, a very experienced politician, and no doubt they will be in constant touch.

As I understand it, both the major federal parties (Conservative and Labor), have selected a representative attending as part of their political business to represent this country.

Well done Warren for being selected to represent Australia. Naomi Wilson, Bayview Heights 1528: England experiences its first

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