Herald's Opinion, Thursday, February 4, 2021: Morrison heads for Williamtown close to RAAF base's 80th anniversary

Ian Kirkwood
Updated February 4 2021 - 2:41pm, first published 8:00am
Prime Minister Scott Morrison with Varley managing director Jeff Phillips at Tomago in September. Picture: Simone De Peak
Prime Minister Scott Morrison with Varley managing director Jeff Phillips at Tomago in September. Picture: Simone De Peak

PERHAPS it's part of the "safe seat syndrome" - in which the major parties are accused by their critics of ignoring the region - but prime ministerial visits to the Hunter are generally few and far between, and more so outside of declared election periods.

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Ian Kirkwood

Ian Kirkwood

Journalist

Reporting journalist at the Newcastle Herald since 1987. Editorial writer, general reporter, industrial relations, industry and coal.

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