Late Papers, Bad Decisions (Song)

The fight for transparency and accountability

In The Snowy Monaro, Bring The Truth To Light

This song is based on the Snowy Monaro Council's November 14 meeting, highlighting the fight for transparency and accountability as Independent councillors challenge the Gang's resistance to reform - particularly in regards to getting business papers delivered in a timely fashion.

[Verse 1]

In the Snowy Monaro, where the mountains stand tall,

The council convened, but a shadow would fall.

The papers came late, leaving questions to grow,

And the people cried out, “We deserve to know!”

[Chorus]

Bring the truth to light, let the darkness fall,

Hold them to account, we’re standing tall.

With courage and hope, we’ll win this fight,

In the Snowy Monaro, bring the truth to light.

[Verse 2]

Councillor Rose raised a motion so clear,

"Five days to prepare, that’s all we ask here.

Councillors must serve with time to decide,

For the people’s trust, we cannot let it slide."

[Verse 3]

Williamson stood, with a voice strong and true,

"Residents demand time to read and review.

If there’s an emergency, call us to meet,

But fairness and justice must never face defeat."

[Chorus]

Bring the truth to light, let the darkness fall,

Hold them to account, we’re standing tall.

With courage and hope, we’ll win this fight,

In the Snowy Monaro, bring the truth to light.

[Verse 4]

But the Gang refused, with excuses and doubt,

Rooney cried, “Flexibility is what it’s about!”

Summers and Higgins let reason be gone,

While Hanna declared, “We’ve always done this… moving on!”

[Bridge]

Five Independents stood firm in the hall,

Rose, Stewart, and Williamson gave it their all.

Thaler and Elliot joined in the fight,

But the Gang voted no, blocking the light.

[Verse 5]

Stewart reminded of decades gone by,

"Bombala did better; we need to ask why.

Councillors meet deadlines, the staff should as well,

For the sake of this region, we must break the spell."

[Chorus]

Bring the truth to light, let the darkness fall,

Hold them to account, we’re standing tall.

With courage and hope, we’ll win this fight,

In the Snowy Monaro, bring the truth to light.

[Verse 6]

Though the motion was lost, the fight isn’t done,

The Gang may have blocked it, but they haven’t won.

The Independents stand with the people’s voice,

To fight for the truth and a better choice.

[Outro]

So, rise up, Monaro, and join in the call,

Demand better governance for one and for all.

With Rose, Stewart, and Thaler, we’ll set it right,

In the Snowy Monaro, bring the truth to light.

[Final Chorus]

Bring the truth to light, let the darkness fall,

Hold them to account, we’re standing tall.

With courage and hope, we’ll win this fight,

In the Snowy Monaro, bring the truth to light.