New South Wales Labor leader Jodi McKay has praised Brett Walker SC for his ability to pull together a report on the ill-fated Ruby Princess despite the “rushed” nature of the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Ruby Princess. The findings of the inquiry are due to be handed down today to the NSW government following an investigation into why 2,700 passengers were allowed to disembark the cruise ship in Sydney on March 19 without undergoing coronavirus testing.
Ms McKay told Sky News Premier Gladys Berejiklian acted too slowly in launching an investigation into the debacle as she launched a police investigation first. “That wasn’t going to get to the heart of protocols being breached,” she said. She said Labor supported the push for an inquiry as it was “one of the most significant public health episodes that we’ve ever had here in NSW”.
JodiMcKayMP Yes Jodi, at least Brett Walker SC is getting answers and accountability for the Ruby Princess debacle.