When asked if he’d stand up for his community and fight against offshore wind farms off the coast of the Hunter, Dan Repacholi didn’t hesitate. He didn’t express concern for the fishing industry, for property values, for the thousands of locals demanding a say in what happens to their coast. No. His response? “Looking forward to the wind farms going ahead—clear vote in favour of them now.” That’s it. That’s where he stands. Dan Repacholi—Labor’s so-called representative for the Hunter—isn’t just refusing to fight for locals. He’s openly celebrating the industrialisation of their coastline. Forget community consultation. Forget the people who’ve spent generations fishing, sailing,...