Families send a message via Sunrise rally
Not all Live protests are met with resistance by TV.
- Published by David Knox
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Protests outside Sunrise Martin Place studios are nothing new, but today there were red balloons as families affected by Cystic Fibrosis campaigned for the drug Orkambi to be added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Instead of thumping on the windows their waving and enthusiasm got the attention of Natalie Barr, David Koch and Monique Wright.
“We’ve got a lot of friends here at Brekky Central this morning,” Barr said.
“This is a life-changing drug that helps a lot of people but the pharmaceutical companies have got to come to the party as well,” David Koch noted.
“They just can’t bump up the prices and expect everyone to pay for it too.”
The rally proceeded from Martin Place to Vertex Headquarter in St Leonards.
You may've noticed a large crowd at Brekky Central this morning — they’re seeking PBS access to Cystic Fibrosis medication ORKAMBI. pic.twitter.com/QrczWUr3Fi
— Sunrise (@sunriseon7) April 29, 2018
Having a streetfront at Martin Place gives Sunrise access to the public which, unlike today, has sometimes caused headaches. Nine is expected to also feature a street front studio at its future home in North Sydney.
This Sunrise protest back in 2008 was over game show contestants upset at not getting their cheques from the axed National Bingo Night. At the time Seven even suggested A Current Affair was instrumental in the protesters making their point.
Via: News Corp
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