This tweet will be longer than usual as I have a few things to say about the rural branch closure taskforce & some other things. If you didn't catch Life Matters on @RadioNational yesterday you can catch a replay here abc.net.au/radionational/… 1/5 Caller after caller spoke about the tragedy of rural branch closures & the effect it has on their lives & community. I wrote to taskforce Co-Chairs @MichaelSukkarMP , @PerinDavey , & @senbmckenzie weeks ago asking why @FSU_Australia were excluded from the taskforce?

On the 1st anniversary of the Hayne Royal Commission we can reflect on how the toxic behaviours & work practices of the finance sector were laid bare for all to see. Whatever the shortfalls of the RC the sector has an opportunity to reset especially with its workers. The workers are the forgotten people of this saga. Rarely mentioned in the media is the mental & physical toll placed on workers as the sector sought to squeeze profits from any & everything. There is now a chance to reform these work practices.