But consider the same situation for other issues; the electorate demands cleaner air and the Prime Minister responds by promising to increase the pressure on the coal industry. The home office is then tasked with redesigning the legal framework for the coal industry with a view to wean the country off fossil fuel and reduce overall coal based emissions.
The person appointed to the job agrees to carry out these arguably harsh and disruptive measures, after all they are the will of the people, despite her husband being part of the coal industry. In doing so she has chosen to respect the wishes of electorate above those of the person sitting opposite her at the dinner table.
I would consider that a step forward for civil society, not hypocrisy.
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