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Dear PAGE Supporter,

PAGE has organised a candidates forum to answer specific question on the Powerlink proposal and associated issues plus an opportunity for you to score them whether they have answered the questions adequately or waffled.

You will also have the opportunity to ask the candidates directly about what most concerns you on any topic in the lead up to the election on 21 March.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by – get involved!

Date and time: Saturday 14 March from 4:30 – 6:30pm.

Where: CWA Hall, Eumundi.

What: Candidates forum

Invitations have been sent to each of the party’s candidates (Labor / LNP / Greens) with each party to nominate one candidate as spokesperson. The nominated independents have also been invited. All invited candidates are also welcome to attend and take part in the second half of the forum.

The format of the forum will be:

1.  Background info and explanation / introductions by PAGE. Outline the project and the key areas we are interested in discussing. Introduction as to who is represented at the meeting (PAGE / SCEC / NPA / Others). One minute for each community organisation to say why they are interested in this issue and the relative size of their community group. Hand-over to MC. (estimated time 10 minutes)

2.  First section will be a question on each of the 5 issues that are of significant importance for the local community and the Powerlink proposal (estimate time 40 – 50 minutes):

• Energy policy and infrastructure
• The proposed alternatives
• Acquisition of Land Act 1967 and its required revision
• Environmental Impact Statements, Consultation and Conflicts of Interest
• The Powerlink Proposal

Each nominated candidate will have an equal amount of time to answer the questions 2 min max / answers will be timed by the official timer. After which they will be rated by the audience via a show of hands as to whether the question has been clearly answered in the affirmative / clearly answered in the negative / or not answered at all. The candidates and their audience rated responses will be shown on the screen. The candidates will be provided with a copy of the questions in advance of the forum.

3.  Second section will be an open question and answer session with an opportunity for the audience to ask questions of the candidates on any topic (30 – 40 minutes depending upon need).

4.  Wrap up and thanks by PAGE (5 minutes).

5.  Light refreshments

We look forward to seeing you.