Hewson heckled

Wednesday, January 29, 1992 - 11:00

Hewson heckled

By Geoff Spencer

PERTH — Liberal Party leader John Hewson, here to promote his "Fightback" package, spoke to about 1000 people at a public rally in Forrest Place on January 23.

The ALP was noticeable only by its absence in the sea of Liberal faithful. Opposition to Hewson was left to students, Resistance and the Democratic Socialist Party.

Chanting "Tax the rich, not the poor, no GST," the demonstrators stole most of the media limelight. Hewson frequently referred to the protesters in his lacklustre and decidedly racist speech.

"Friends of Compass" were also present, enthusiastically applauding the Liberal leader.

From GLW issue 41