Compared to the US race to the White House, our federal election campaigns are relatively dull.
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There’s not the hoo-ha, public rallies, extreme statements to draw attention, grab free media time and generate chatter over social media – thank goodness!
While our politicians come up with dad-joke-style one-liners and three-word slogans, the Australian community collectively rolls their eyes and tunes out.
Perhaps this is part of the tactic to keep the community disengaged?
Do yourself and your community a favour, don’t become disengaged. Whatever your political view, keep your mind open, hear what our candidates have to say so you can make an informed vote on July 2.
The more you question and understand, the more accountable our leaders will be.
The more you question and understand, the more confident you’ll be standing in that polling booth to place your vote where it will count.
Your vote counts both locally and nationally.
There are plenty of opportunities coming up to ask your questions and hear directly from the candidates asking for your support.
If you don’t want their messages filtered through the media, then attend one of the many meet the candidate events in Laurieton, Wauchope and Port Macquarie.
With the redistribution of electoral boundaries it’s important to remember that Port Macquarie residents will cast their votes for Cowper candidates.
Laurieton and Wauchope remain in Lyne.
People will hear from Lyne candidates at the Camden Haven Anglican Church on June 15 from 6.30pm.
The Residents’ Action Network (RAN) will run Port Macquarie and Laurieton forums.
Their meet the candidates for Lyne event is at Laurieton from 5.30pm on June 17 at the Laurieton United Services Club.
The Port Macquarie forum will go ahead on June 22 at 5.30pm at the Port City Bowling Club.
The Wauchope meet the candidates event is on June 20 at 5.30pm in the Senior Citizens Centre.
The Wauchope Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organised the forum as a community event.
Ask your questions. Make your voice heard and your vote count.
If you don’t contribute to the process then you can’t criticise the outcome.