Not a protest vote
“Politicians, political journalists and the political class continue to underestimate the pragmatism and common sense of the voting public. One Nation is a contender in this election because the Coalition failed so severely in their recent periods in government and we the people don’t want a repeat of that. A community candidate is the other contender in Farrer because the people who support Milthorpe trust her because she is not a cog in a party machine. Describing the voting intentions of the public as grievances is belittling and insulting. Constituents don’t whinge or grieve. Constituents consider the situation and decide if they are going to put up with it anymore or not.”
Lynda Paterson, Eden NSW 

Don't cry for landlords
“Really, this is a problem? Surely this is only a small issue when it comes to the housing crisis? Yes, landlords should pay tax on income received from renters. Also if the rent was less, the landlords would pay less tax. If more property owners opened up to residential tenancies instead of holiday/short term rental that would have more effect on the housing crisis."
Jenni Reside, Bairnsdale

The kids are not alright
“Children are quite right to be anxious about the future of the planet as are all aware humans. However, I think someone needs to interview children in Matt Canavan's electorate and other rural electorates where the people think climate change "has always happened”. A few years ago, there was a street March in Bundaberg of school children wanting action on climate change. Here's hoping.”
Carolyn Bussey

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