Ian Williamson
Greens
1. What are the three most pressing issues that need attention in your electorate? Why?
A vote for the Greens is a vote to hold both Labor and the Liberals accountable. The Greens believe Thomastown voters want a positive vision for the future – one that holds both Liberal and Labor accountable for jobs, public transport, increased education, clean energy and improved health services.
2. What will you do for the electorate that your opponents will not?
A vote for the Greens is a way for Thomastown voters to send a message to Labor and Liberal that there are people in the electorate who are sick of being taken for granted. A Greens vote is a statement that we urgently need a modern economy generating jobs for the future, more public transport, clean energy, better TAFE and education services, and better health services.
Thomas Di Palma
Independent
1. What are the three most pressing issues that need attention in your electorate? Why?
Our community is expecting nearly a doubling of the population in the next four years. The existing roads are choked and schools are already at capacity. Crime in newly built areas is epidemic. Investment in infrastructure, policing and community services is essential for this community to remain viable.
2. What will you do for the electorate that your opponents will not?
Being an independent encourages me to work with other members of the legislative assembly to provide the quality outcomes and opportunities for our community. I will always show integrity by being transparent, honest and accountable. This is how I can truly represent the needs of our community.
Bronwyn Halfpenny
Labor
1. What are the three most pressing issues that need attention in your electorate? Why?
Creating employment must be the number one priority for the next state government. Ending Denis Napthine’s war on paramedics and fixing the crisis in health systems is also a priority. So too is restoring TAFE and building new schools such as a new primary school in Epping North and a new secondary school in Wollert.
2. What will you do for the electorate that your opponents will not?
I propose to be a strong voice for the community within a Labor government that is all about putting people first – delivering the key infrastructure and services we need for a growing community like better local roads and public transport, new schools, and a better health system. I will work hard to support the creation of new local jobs in Melbourne’s north.
Nitin Gursahani
Liberals
1. What are the three most pressing issues that need attention in your electorate? Why?
Improving health services and lowering the cost of living to relieve financial pressure for families. The Liberals are reducing the cost of Zone 2 travel to the Zone 1 price and reducing the cost of water and electricity bills. We’re improving road and rail infrastructure so residents can get where they need to on time.
2. What will you do for the electorate that your opponents will not?
We’re building a better Thomastown. Improving rail and road infrastructure such as duplicating Yan Yean Road. We are committed to improving local health services. An $18 million investment in community-based respite care and $98 million for a major expansion of the Northern Hospital will mean residents can receive first class health care close to home.
