ELECTIONS 2022
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Lib Democrats call to rein in government
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LABOR candidate for Flinders Surbhi Snowball with Bob Chynoweth, the last member of the party to hold the seat (in 1983).
Snowball said the Mornington Peninsula was “already experi-encing the detrimental impact of climate change”. “Food and wine production is not as fruitful, shorelines are be-ing eroded and the tourism industry is vulnerable. Life as we know it on the peninsula will change dramatically for the worse,” she said. “Under Scott Morrison there have been a succession of scan-dals and controversies. Three years ago, an anti-corruption body was promised. Yet again, Morrison has failed to deliver. “I have heard people’s frustration with the funding rorts, shameful ministerial behaviour and corruption and I am de-termined to be part of an Albanese Labor government which will
establish a powerful, transparent and independent nation-al anti-corruption commission. “Every Australian should feel confident that their government is open, transparent and free from corruption.” Snowball said people were worried about the stagnation of wages and incomes and the rising cost of living. “They struggle to access child care and are dismayed by the neglect in so many aged care facilities. “People know the cost of health care and are anxious about being able to afford and have access to the treatments they need for themselves and their loved ones. Medicare is one of Australia’s greatest achievements. It was built by Labor – and Labor will protect it.”
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Party's challenge to the party’s use of the word "Liberal" in its name. The High Court in March found the electoral laws, which allow an established party to challenge a newer party over the use of the same words in its name, were valid. But due to a complicated loophole relating to date of a name-change application, the Liberal Democrats have some time up their sleeves and are free to contest the 2022 election under the name Liberal Democrats.
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SURBHI Snowball has outlined her vision for the Flinders electorate and the policies that an Anthony Albanese-led La-bor government would deliver. Snowball’s campaign launch was made on Sunday 1 May at Mount Martha Community House, the venue where Bob Chynoweth, the last Labor MP for Flinders celebrated his historic win in 1983. Flinders has been held for the Liberals for all but one of the past the past 50 years, with retiring MP Greg Hunt succeed-ing fellow Liberal Peter Reith in 2001. “From the many meet and greets, the door knocks and fo-rums, I appreciate the issues which are foremost in the minds of people living in the electorate of Flinders,” Snowball said. “If elected … I will be a part of a government which is in touch with community needs, that understands the importance of quality, affordable health care child care and aged care, and the devastating effects of wage stagnation and rising cost of living pressures. “I will work to deliver real action on climate change and re-store people’s faith in their federal politicians. “After almost a decade wasted because of the inaction, ob-fuscation and incompetence by successive Coalition federal governments, people understand the need for urgent action on climate change.”
LIBERAL Democrats candidate for Flinders Chrysten Abraham is hoping to increase the party’s relevance in a post COVID environment and sway voters who are disillusioned with government control. The 25-year-old, right, who says she has lived on the Mornington Peninsula most of her “adult life”, is a first-time candidate in a federal election and says her party is about “small government”. Aligning with the Reignite Democracy group Abraham told a political launch on Saturday 30 April that her party wanted “freedom, less government control and end to government overreach”, especially in regard to vaccine mandates and lockdowns. “I believe the best way to stand for the people is to be a part of the Liberal Democrats as a sensible alternative to the major parties,” she said. “We are a principled party, with strong values that believe government should be small, liberties should not be minimised, taxes should be reduced and elected officials are meant to represent the people – not dictate them.” “I am running because I want to be the change I want to see in the world and if that inspires people along the way – good, we should be inspired.” However, the future political landscape for the Liberal Democrats could become murkier, with the High Court recently finding that the party will have to change its name. The case was sparked by the Liberal