Pringle says his contract to collect dead dogs was terminated, cries victimisation

Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle has accused the government of political victimization following the termination of his long-standing contract with the Solid Waste Management Authority (SWMA).

Speaking during his budget response in Parliament, Pringle said the loss of income from the contract has impacted his ability to serve his constituency effectively.

Although he refrained from delving into the specifics of the termination, Pringle described the experience as emblematic of broader inequities in the allocation of government resources.

Pringle previously held a contract with the NSWMA to collect dead animals, including dogs. The government ended the agreement, citing concerns over what they described as inconsistencies and excesses in his billing practices.

Pringle has consistently denied any wrongdoing, claiming the termination was politically motivated and a deliberate attempt to undermine his work as a representative for All Saints East and St. Luke.

“They fired me, and things are still happening in All Saints East and St. Luke because I am not a quitter,” Pringle said during his speech. “When there’s a will, there’s a way.”

Pringle suggested the government’s actions were part of a pattern of targeting opposition members and limiting their access to resources for political gain. He said the termination of his contract reflected the broader issue of inequitable resource distribution, which, he argued, undermines opposition efforts to support their constituents effectively.

In his remarks, Pringle framed the termination as an example of what he described as a lack of fairness in the government’s dealings with opposition representatives.

“Because of political victimization, they fired me. Can you imagine that? So if you see the constituency is not as beautiful as it usually looks, it’s because the money I used to make, I’m not making it anymore,” Pringle told Parliament.

Despite these challenges, Pringle vowed to continue advocating for his constituents. He highlighted his efforts to maintain services in his constituency, even using personal funds to address pressing issues such as community clean-ups and maintenance.

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