Parliamentary Outcry: Hunter Valley Bus Crash Victims Denied Justice as Charges Downgraded In a startling revelation, the Newcastle local court witnessed driver Brett Button pleading guilty to a staggering 35 charges, including 10 counts of dangerous driving occasioning death. However, the decision to withdraw and dismiss the 10 charges of manslaughter has ignited fury and despair among victims’ families, survivors, and the broader community. Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell, impassioned by the glaring injustice, lambasted the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for accepting Button’s plea deal. Layzell highlighted the stark disparity between the original charges and the diluted outcome, signaling a profound...