Thursday, 1 August 2024
Members statements
David ‘Macca’ McCarthy
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Table of contents
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Motions
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Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union
- Sam GROTH
- James NEWBURY
- Emma KEALY
- Michael O’BRIEN
- Richard RIORDAN
- Jess WILSON
- David SOUTHWICK
- Brad BATTIN
- Roma BRITNELL
- Cindy McLEISH
- David HODGETT
- Matthew GUY
- Danny O’BRIEN
- Chris CREWTHER
- Tim McCURDY
- Martin CAMERON
- Kim O’KEEFFE
- Annabelle CLEELAND
- Jade BENHAM
- Wayne FARNHAM
- Roma BRITNELL
- Sam GROTH
- Roma BRITNELL
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Motions
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Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union
- Sam GROTH
- James NEWBURY
- Emma KEALY
- Michael O’BRIEN
- Richard RIORDAN
- Jess WILSON
- David SOUTHWICK
- Brad BATTIN
- Roma BRITNELL
- Cindy McLEISH
- David HODGETT
- Matthew GUY
- Danny O’BRIEN
- Chris CREWTHER
- Tim McCURDY
- Martin CAMERON
- Kim O’KEEFFE
- Annabelle CLEELAND
- Jade BENHAM
- Wayne FARNHAM
- Roma BRITNELL
- Sam GROTH
- Roma BRITNELL
David ‘Macca’ McCarthy
James NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:50): He will be very unhappy with his biggest secret being debunked, but David ‘Macca’ McCarthy’s bark is a lot worse than his bite. This month he steps down as president of JOY after serving seven years as president. His significant contribution as a leader of the Rainbow community deserves acknowledgement. As a JOY member for 25 years, a radio presenter for 21 years and lead presenter of Sat Mag for 14 years, he has been a fearless and unflinching advocate for equality and the rights of the rainbow community. What also sets him apart is his advocacy of policy, not politics, a testament to his character. Though history in Hansard should record his efforts, I am not sure our friendship will do much for his street cred.