Who Do You Stand With? STPL News Wants to Hear From Local Supporters This Election

STPL News invites Flinders residents to share authentic opinions on local election candidates for a special feature, focusing on community voices and pressing issues.

The Flinders federal election is heating up — and STPL News wants to hear from you.

We’re looking for rusted-on local supporters of the candidates running in Flinders to share their views in the lead-up to election day. This isn’t about party spin or political jargon. We’re after real voices from the community — people who believe in their chosen candidate and want to explain why.

Whether you back Zoe McKenzie, Sarah Race, Ben Smith, Mike Brown, Jason Smart or Adam Frogley, if you’re a resident of the electorate and you’re passionate about your choice, we’d love to hear from you.

You don’t need to be a political expert. We’re not looking for party staffers or spokespeople — just everyday locals who care and are ok with their opinions being published.

To participate please complete the below form.

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We’ll be running a special election feature, highlighting a range of community voices on topics like cost of living, housing, climate, and how each side of the Peninsula is being represented.

Let’s make this election real — with real people, real opinions, and respectful debate.

2 Responses

  1. Youth crime was my first issue but Transport and Health Care are also very high

  2. Phew, I’m concerned about a few issues that need thoughtful long term responses.

    Protecting our beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
    Climate solutions that work for us.
    Environmental protection to preserve both our flora and fauna, no more extinctions.
    More marine sanctuaries to protect our oceans.
    Really tackling Men’s violence against women and children. Critical issue with a death every week.
    Keeping our communities safe from crime
    Developing youth programs to support children.
    Health care improvements for Rosebud Hospital, more bulk billing doctors, better access to specialist treatment at affordable prices.
    Aged Care. Improving care both in residential care and home assistance, breaking through the bureaucracy process.
    NDIS – support people with disabilities plus demystifying the process .
    Breaking down barriers to Mental health services.
    Getting our fair share of regional development, we are rural not part of the urban Melbourne sprawl.
    Public transport, huge investment required.
    Making public education fit for purpose, fully resourced and funded.
    Accountability in politics.
    Making groceries affordable by standing up to the supermarket duopoly.
    Small business support.
    Energy solutions that work and making it affordable.
    Housing is a basic human right, we need to stop it being an investment vehicle by taking away tax incentives for investors.
    Peta Murphy worked hard to get consensus on gambling reform. The ALP failed to table this important legislation.
    Internet connectivity for the whole Peninsula!

    Planning is the key to success, not sugar- hit temporary ‘election’ promises.

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