Only three have a voice

Federal election – The seat of Hawke

Most of the Moorabool Shire falls under the new electorate of Hawke in the upcoming federal election this Saturday 21 May.
There are 11 candidates vying for the one seat of Hawke however, only two of those 11 say they actually live in the electorate. Jarrod Bingham lives in Darley and Sam Rae Ballan, despite rumours he resides in Riddells Creek.
“I moved to Ballan a few months ago from Riddells Creek,” Mr Rae confirmed to the Moorabool News.
Young 18-year-old candidate Max Martucci lives on the cusp of Hawke and McEwen.
“I live in Bullgengarook and the boundary to both electorates is the road out the front of my house, and that puts me officially in McEwen,” he told the Moorabool News.
It is not an AEC requirement for candidates to live in the electorate they are campaigning for the seat of.
At least one candidate, who failed to respond for comment, is living in Queensland.
The three (pictured) were the only candidates who responded to the Moorabool News to answer questions that will enlighten voters of their choice at the polling booth.
All candidates for Hawke were given the same opportunity.

To read the full story – Simply click on the following link

https://issuu.com/themooraboolnews/docs/mn_2022-05-17/1

in the 17 May 2022 edition
OR
pick up a paper around your town.