community sentiment

"In essence, the operation will capture all intelligence available to us in relation to community sentiment, potential protest activity and potential demonstrations that might take place in the future," New South Wales Police Acting Commissioner David Hudson told reporters.

Incumbent Leslie Harris is stepping down, and Maryanne Wood’s impassioned candidacy, spurred by her opposition to what she calls “the megaschool” plan, should serve as a barometer of community sentiment in Harris’ wake.

But she believes community sentiment is turning and that is encouraging.

But they ultimately backed off as community sentiment became clear: Buses are a necessity.

“Making this change this late in the process is not without risk, but we think it’s worthwhile, particularly given the community sentiment, and that is why we’ve asked government to make that change and government have agreed,” Australian Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers told Australian Broadcasting Corp.