Southern Peninsula News 17 May 2022

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ELECTIONS 2022

Libs slide as independents climb THE past three federal elections have seen the Liberal Party vote in the Flinders electorate drop from a high of 59.14% in 2013 to 55.64% in 2019. Each election was won for the Liberals by Greg Hunt, who had held the seat since 2001, but is now retiring. The same three elections have seen the proportion of the vote for independent candidates jump from less than 1% to nearly 16%, a figure that could be eclipsed this year with the greater emphasis being placed on independents across Australia. The 2013 election saw 10 candidates contest the seat, with Hunt increasing his winning margin by 2.67% (after distribution of preferences). His Labor opponent Josh Sinclair achieved 40.86% of the vote and the one independent candidate receive just 0.75%. In 2016, there were six candidates, including one independent with 3.06% of the vote. Hunt’s winning margin was chipped back 4.04% to 57.77% by Labor’s Carolyn Gleixner, 42.23%. Three years ago, there were nine candidates, including disaffected former Liberal MP, Julia

Banks. Banks and one other independent scored nearly 16% of the vote. Hunt was back, but with 55.64% of the vote, 1.37% down on the previous election. Labor’s Josh Sinclair received 44.36% of the vote after preferences. Candidates for next Saturday’s (21 May) federal election as they appear on the ballot paper: Alex van der End, United Australia Party Cyndi Marr, Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Chrysten Abraham, Liberal Democratic Party Zoe McKenzie, Liberal Party of Australia Jefferson Earl, Australian Federation Party Colin Lane, The Australian Greens Sarah Russell, independent Surbhi Snowball, Australian Labor Party Despi O’Connor, independent Pamela Engelander, Animal Justice Party

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ZOE MCKENZIE – SOMEONE WHO GETS RESULTS I have a record of getting things done nationally, at the State level and here on the Peninsula. I have been involved locally with many community organisations working to address the disadvantage we suffer by being part of ‘metro Melbourne’ as opposed to ‘regional’. Running my own small business, I know the unique challenges facing small and family enterprises which are the lifeblood of our local economy. We need less tax, less red tape, and more help for those trying to build opportunities for others.

I have a plan for a world-class tourism and hospitality training hub on the Peninsula and I will work with the local community towards a new Technical College to encourage young people into trades. I will protect our natural environment so that our kids, and your kids, can live and love it like we do. My partner Rod and I are scuba divers, and I want to protect our beaches, the Green Wedge and Arthurs Seat. I want to make sure that the Mornington Peninsula remains one of the best places to live, raise a family, or run a small business.

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Authorised by C. McQuestin, Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division), L12, 257 Collins St, Melbourne Vic 3000. Southern Peninsula News

18 May 2022

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