One should not be surprised to read in The Echo (10 January), that our federal member, Justine Elliot is trying, again, to take credit for the recent decision to secure the future of Feros Village.
Mrs Elliot claims to be a strong voice in the Albanese government for us. Yet, she was both absent and silent last year when the community organised protests against the proposed closure of the much-loved and historically significant home, funded by the local community.
It was Mandy Nolan and Tamara Smith from the Greens, as well as many community activists, including Delta Kay, who supported our elderly residents and gave voice to community opposition. Not Justine Elliot, nor the Labor Party.
The Greens were indefatigable advocates for these vulnerable people, from holding their hands to lobbying relevant ministers. So could Justine please enlighten us about her precise leadership role in the pivotal decision? Words are cheap, if not the unremitting political self-promotion. Credit where credit is due. We have long memories.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
