Scott Morrison’s visit to Tasmania’s jumping castle tragedy site sparked backlash, just as the PM’s unofficial election campaign kicks off.
However, the furore sparked a wider conversation about whether the criticism was unfair, with veteran entertainment reporter Peter Ford arguing Mr Morrison was in a hopeless position, and that “the same people would be on the attack if he didn’t” visit the site to pay his respects.
Former Howard government minister and Sky News host Gary Hardgrave also spoke out, posting that it was “most appropriate for Scott Morrison and Mrs Morrison to be there”. Beau Medcraft, who was also injured in the jumping castle tragedy, visits the memorial with his parents. Picture: Jason Edwards
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