“It’s hard to change your mind, but as a community independent, I committed to listening to my community, and that’s what I’ve done,” she said. Which is another way of saying she initially misread the mood and wants to keep her seat. Extended blowback The Albanese government received no support either from WA Labor Premier Roger Cook, who sided with the farmers and said the $107 million in transition assistance was inadequate. “We have repeatedly told the federal government that the bill will have a negative impact on our state’s rural communities, and result in job losses,” said Cook, who...