Moreton Daily invited candidates in the State Election to answer the same questions and provide a photo. Their responses are listed below in the same order their names will appear on the ballot paper. Some responses have been edited to ensure all are a similar length, and candidates receive fair and even treatment.
Name: Earl Snijders
Party: The Greens
We have made attempts to reach Mr Snijders, so he can provide a candidate profile. He has not yet responded.
Name: Thor Prohaska
Party: Independent
Suburb: Lawnton
Profession: Business analyst
When there’s disagreement between what the voters want and what their elected member, or the member’s party or the donors and mates want, then in a properly functioning democracy it must be what the voters want.
Unfortunately, in Queensland and all the other so-called democracies there’s no constitutional or legislative mechanism for voters to have the final say on how their elected member votes in parliament.
I’ve addressed this problem by signing a Statutory Declaration legally pledging that if I’m elected as the member for Kurwongbah I will vote as the majority want or potentially face up to 7 years in jail.
To determine what the majority want, I’ll use a Direct/Representative model of democracy that allows each voter to choose how engaged they wish to be in the democratic process. For information on this model see www.dicksonreps.net
Name: Kerry Petrus
Party: LNP
Suburb: Narangba
Profession: Teacher
Top 3 issues to address:
1. Job Security and Rebuilding Queensland’s economy
2. Better roads to reduce traffic congestion
3. Better health and education outcomes
Top 3 key commitments:
1. A bold vision to create a decade of secure jobs and ease traffic congestion. Through prioritising large-scale infrastructure projects, the LNP will kickstart the ambitious New Bradfield Scheme, upgrading the Bruce Hwy. We’ll also work with Councils to bust local bottlenecks to get locals home sooner and safer, while creating local jobs.
2. Easing the cost of living. Through building a stronger economy the LNP will give a $300 rego rebate before Christmas to all Queensland car owners, who pay registration. The LNP has also committed to no new or increased taxes to increase business certainty and promote growth.
3. We’ll partner with the private sector to slash hospital waiting lists and provide better patient care. The LNP will also declutter the curriculum and has led the fight to air condition every state school classroom.
Name: Heather Dwane
Party: Animal Justice Party
We have made attempts to reach Ms Dwane, so she can provide a candidate profile. She has not yet responded.
Name: Kim Attrill
Party: One Nation
Suburb: Kurwongbah
Profession: Business Management & Bookkeeping
Top 3 issues to address:
1. Kurwongbah COVID recovery
2. Medical and mental health, financial and career support services, small and medium business support, infrastructure projects and reduce waste
3. Infrastructure projects (existing & new): Young Crossing Rd upgrade – Option 1, Morayfield Rd upgrade to 2 lanes and identify further problematic road issues; wildlife protection, koala protection, safety measures, planning, aligned mapping , road signage/tunnels and speed limits
Top 3 commitments:
Name: Shane King
Party: Australian Labor Party
Suburb: Burpengary
Profession: Member of Parliament, electrician by trade
Top 3 issues to address:
Top 3 key commitments:
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