General News
6 January, 2025
Roads emerge as top issue in 16,000+ km listening tour
INDEPENDENT candidate for Wannon Alex Dyson said the terrible state of rural and regional roads has emerged as the top priority for voters across the electorate.
INDEPENDENT candidate for Wannon Alex Dyson said the terrible state of rural and regional roads has emerged as the top priority for voters across the electorate.
Over the last six months, Mr Dyson has clocked more than 16,000 kilometres across the Wannon electorate, which stretches from the outskirts on Ballarat and Geelong to the South Australian border.
“This included 108 meetings, 19 meet the candidate events, 545 survey responses, and too many country bakery meat pies to count,” he said.
“Roads, childcare, and getting a better deal from supermarkets, energy companies and Canberra were all issues people consistently brought up.
“But so was housing. So was climate. So was health and aged care.
“A lot of it revolved around fairness, and that’s something I want to advocate for as we move into an election year in 2025,” he said.
Mr Dyson said he enjoyed listening and learning about the issues specific to each community.
“No matter the issue or idea, this is your campaign – so thanks to everyone who chatted to me, who responded to our survey, who dropped into a community hub to say g’day to our local volunteers.
“All of it helps shape this grassroots campaign and ultimately brings us a step closer to an Australia that finally works for the people,” he said.
A full analysis of survey results is underway and will help inform what Mr Dyson will fight for if elected, and where he will stand on issues affecting South-West residents.
“If elected as an Independent, I will use my voice and my vote in Parliament to champion community-led solutions to the biggest issues facing the people of Wannon. As an Independent I’m only accountable to you, not party bosses.”