Voters have their say after candidates had theirs

By Murray Silby

Apr 27, 2022

Sherri Smith-Hoyer, Dhurringile: I came with the view that I wanted to hear some lessformed answers and I was hoping that some of the questions today would actually bring some insightful answers, some genuine answers. I felt that we did hear some really good answers. I think from the major parties we hear the same diatribe, though. Interestingly, I was perhaps more in tune with what Labor was saying, and I’m surprised by that, because of their bent more towards social issues, housing, social determinants that are really important. Photo by Murray Silby

Nine of the 11 candidates for the seat of Nicholls in the federal election were given the opportunity to present their cases to constituents during a forum hosted by the Committee for Greater Shepparton and the News on Tuesday evening.

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Only the Liberal Democrats’ Tim Laird and Eleonor Tabone, from the Australian Federation Party, were absent.

All others took part, including Andrea Otto (Fusion Party), Sam Birrell (The Nationals), Jeff Davy (Australian Citizens Party), Steve Brooks (Liberal Party), Rob Priestly (independent), Rikkie Tyrrell (Pauline Hanson’s One Nation), Dr Robert Peterson (United Australia Party), Ian Christoe (Greens) and Bill Lodwick (Labor Party).

The News approached some members of the audience to find out what their impressions were and whether their votes had been swayed by any candidate in particular.