Candidates Forum (media release)
By Save Eumundi Team • Mar 6th, 2009 • Category: Candidate Forum, News, PAGE media releasesPAGE is holding a candidates forum in the run up to this very important State election. The candidates will be asked to respond (limited to 2 minutes per answer) to specific questions relating to the Powerlink project and their answers will then be voted on by the audience.
The second half of the forum will be open for the community to ask any questions of the candidates at the meeting. There will be candidates from the electorates of Nicklin, Noosa and Gympie and the major parties and independents will be represented.
PAGE Coordinator, Graham Smith said “This is a key election for Queensland and especially the Sunshine Coast. Last May’s council elections clearly demonstrated that the community wants a new sustainable approach to energy, water and transport. It is vital that the community come along and find out where your candidates stand on these issues. It is only for four weeks in every three years that the Government actually listens to voters and everyone should use this forum as an opportunity to make your voice get heard.”
PAGE was disappointed to hear in our discussions with the candidates in preparation for this forum that the Labor candidate for Nicklin refused to attend the forum and debate the issues with the other candidates or with the community. Labor, however will be represented by Mr. Brian Stockwell, candidate for the Noosa electorate.
Other candidates that have agreed to participate in the forum are Mr. Steve Haines (Grn), Ms. Cate Molloy (Ind), Mr. Steve Morrison (LNP), and Mr. Peter Wellington (Ind). Also attending the forum will be Mr. Garry Claridge (Grn), Mr. Glen Elmes (LNP) and Mr. Kent Hutton (Grn)
As usual PAGE is expecting an excellent turnout to reflect the significant interest and passion generated by this State Government proposal.
What: PAGE – Queensland Election Candidates Forum.
Where: CWA Hall, Eumundi
Date / Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm on Saturday 14 March 2009
Cost: Free
Visit www.saveeumundi.org for more information.
Contact: Graham Smith
Email: contact@saveeumundi.org
Media Release Date: 6 March 2009
Save Eumundi Team is a group of people who are keen to see our environment protected and insisting that the Queensland State Government and its agencies (like Powerlink) consider viable alternatives rather than the business as usual approach to electricity generation and transmission.
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