Written by Alan Kerlin Monday, 05 November 2007 06:00
UPDATE: 10 candidates confirmed, but Liberals can't make it.
The Gungahlin Community Council will hold a Meet the Candidates evening candidates for the seat of Fraser and the ACT Senate on Wednesday 7/11 from 7.30 pm at the Palmerston Community Centre, Tiptree Crescent, Palmerston (behind the shops).
The Gungahlin Community Council will hold a Meet the Candidates evening candidates for the seat of Fraser and the ACT Senate on Wednesday 7/11 from 7.30 pm at the Palmerston Community Centre, Tiptree Crescent, Palmerston (behind the shops).
Polling is showing that the voters of Canberra may well decide the future of the incoming government's reform agenda - whichever party dominates the House of Representatives.
Traditionally regarded as having safe seats, Canberra has now become critical, with a single Canberra Senator potentially holding the Senate balance of power. Commentators believe preferences will decide the outcome for Canberra. This means that every local candidate - both Upper and Lower House - will play a vital role in the outcome via their preference directions.
The potential combinations of outcomes are fascinating, and having something of the marginal electorate status can only be good for Canberra.
We will focus on questions from residents, but will be asking all candidates to address four key federal issues for Gungahlin and for northern Canberra:
- Federal Government employment location
- Major transport and public transport infrastructure
- Broadband access
- Climate change
Confirmed attendees follow.
As we wish to give residents the best possible opportunity to get to know the candidates on a personal level, we will not be using the traditional debating format.
Instead, we will have "talking circles" - one candidate and one facilitator to a circle, and people can move from group to group. Facilitators will take questions and ensure everyone remains civil.
We will videotape as many candidates as possible for our YouTube page and website www.gcc.asn.au for people unable to attend on the night. Media has been invited.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Attendance
House of Representatives - seat of Fraser (Canberra north of Molonglo River)
Bob McMullan - ALP Confirmed
Meredith Hunter - Greens Confirmed
Darren Churchill - Australian Democrats Confirmed
Farida Iqbal - Socialist Alliance Confirmed
We will videotape as many candidates as possible for our YouTube page and website www.gcc.asn.au for people unable to attend on the night. Media has been invited.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Attendance
House of Representatives - seat of Fraser (Canberra north of Molonglo River)
Bob McMullan - ALP Confirmed
Meredith Hunter - Greens Confirmed
Darren Churchill - Australian Democrats Confirmed
Farida Iqbal - Socialist Alliance Confirmed
Jim Arnold - CEC Confirmed
Troy Williams - Liberal Prior commitment
Kerri Taranto - Independent No email or phone details provided
Senate - ACT
Kerry Tucker - Greens Confirmed
Norvan Vogt - Democrats Confirmed
Kate Lundy - ALP Confirmed
Michael Fullem-Stone - Climate Change Coalition Confirmed
Michael Denborough - Nuclear Disarmament Party Confirmed
Gary Humphries - Liberal Prior commitment
Emma Davidson - What Women Want Prior commitment
Lisa Milat - Liberty and Democracy Party No reply as yet
Troy Williams - Liberal Prior commitment
Kerri Taranto - Independent No email or phone details provided
Senate - ACT
Kerry Tucker - Greens Confirmed
Norvan Vogt - Democrats Confirmed
Kate Lundy - ALP Confirmed
Michael Fullem-Stone - Climate Change Coalition Confirmed
Michael Denborough - Nuclear Disarmament Party Confirmed
Gary Humphries - Liberal Prior commitment
Emma Davidson - What Women Want Prior commitment
Lisa Milat - Liberty and Democracy Party No reply as yet
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