Wannon

[OzeSparky]

For the the first time in 70 years it looks like there is a Real battle in the seat of Wannon.

So I thought it was worthy of a new thread.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

From the odd news article I've seen I'd almost consider it a shock if Tehan hangs on to it.

 

[campbell]

From the odd news article I've seen I'd almost consider it a shock if Tehan hangs on to it.

Bonus.

 

[TheGoatBaron]

Hopefully this seat becomes marginal, so we can get some decent funding

 

[nut]

Hopefully this seat becomes marginal, so we can get some decent funding

People are realising that’s the only way to get things done.

 

[TheGoatBaron]

People are realising that’s the only way to get things done.

Yeah safe seats become lazy and complacent because they don’t have to do as much as swinging seats. It’s the swinging seats that get more funding.

 

[Johnny Bananas]

I notice the independent Alex Dyson avoids the colour teal and doesn't seem to list anything about climate change in his priorities, except wanting proper community consultation on offshore wind and being against nuclear power on cost grounds. Still, if the losers at Advance are against him, he must be doing something right.

Conservative activist group exploit 'loophole' to target independent candidate

Conservative activist group Advance says it distributed flyers attacking an independent candidate before the start of this year’s federal election campaign to avoid a ban on misleading campaign material once the poll has been called.

www.abc.net.au

 

[western royboy]

I notice the independent Alex Dyson avoids the colour teal and doesn't seem to list anything about climate change in his priorities, except wanting proper community consultation on offshore wind and being against nuclear power on cost grounds. Still, if the losers at Advance are against him, he must be doing something right.

Conservative activist group exploit 'loophole' to target independent candidate

Conservative activist group Advance says it distributed flyers attacking an independent candidate before the start of this year’s federal election campaign to avoid a ban on misleading campaign material once the poll has been called.

www.abc.net.au

It’s an intriguing situation…the dirty trick unit operating in a once safe blue ribbon seat is unheard of and against an Independent as opposed to the ALP is even more desperate.

And desperate is the key word. Tehan has gone from being invisible to suddenly everywhere throwing money at any project, safe in the knowledge they’ve got a minimal chance of forming government and having to cough up.

What should be a real concern to the Libs is that many of the “True Believers” have changed teams and are actively supporting and financing the Independent!

I expect Tehan to hang out merely because he is the incumbent but it could be a wild ride.

 

[aCunningPlan]

I notice the independent Alex Dyson avoids the colour teal and doesn't seem to list anything about climate change in his priorities, except wanting proper community consultation on offshore wind and being against nuclear power on cost grounds. Still, if the losers at Advance are against him, he must be doing something right.

Conservative activist group exploit 'loophole' to target independent candidate

Conservative activist group Advance says it distributed flyers attacking an independent candidate before the start of this year’s federal election campaign to avoid a ban on misleading campaign material once the poll has been called.

www.abc.net.au

To be fair to Dyson this is his third crack at it, he started his mission to take Wannon before the teals even existed.

 

[Crankyhawk]

I notice the independent Alex Dyson avoids the colour teal and doesn't seem to list anything about climate change in his priorities, except wanting proper community consultation on offshore wind and being against nuclear power on cost grounds. Still, if the losers at Advance are against him, he must be doing something right.

Conservative activist group exploit 'loophole' to target independent candidate

Conservative activist group Advance says it distributed flyers attacking an independent candidate before the start of this year’s federal election campaign to avoid a ban on misleading campaign material once the poll has been called.

www.abc.net.au

Could probably spam ads against advance and then if they cry claim defense of truth

"Advance are a set of selfish short sighted lying duplicitous scum"
authorised by Crankyhawk of no political party

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

I notice the independent Alex Dyson avoids the colour teal and doesn't seem to list anything about climate change in his priorities, except wanting proper community consultation on offshore wind and being against nuclear power on cost grounds. Still, if the losers at Advance are against him, he must be doing something right.

Conservative activist group exploit 'loophole' to target independent candidate

Conservative activist group Advance says it distributed flyers attacking an independent candidate before the start of this year’s federal election campaign to avoid a ban on misleading campaign material once the poll has been called.

www.abc.net.au

I think it's understandable, but not technically correct, as Dyson apparently is receiving significant financial support from Climate 200 and people automatically make the connection "Independent" + "Climate 200 backing" + (in Dyson's case) "former 20-year old Triple J host" = "Teal/non-Lib preference"

 

[western royboy]

I think it's understandable, but not technically correct, as Dyson apparently is receiving significant financial support from Climate 200 and people automatically make the connection "Independent" + "Climate 200 backing" + (in Dyson's case) "former 20-year old Triple J host" = "Teal/non-Lib preference"

I think his funding is actually very diverse unlike his opponent, Dyson is actually asking the electorate to think, something they’ve rarely done for 50+ years

 

[OzeSparky]

Tehan is offering out money for things everywhere. Not that he will have to come forward with the funding though.
I spose he did the same thing last election, and never had to deliver on any of it.

Hopefully people wise up to it.

 

[The Punter]

Tehan is offering out money for things everywhere. Not that he will have to come forward with the funding though.
I spose he did the same thing last election, and never had to deliver on any of it.

Hopefully people wise up to it.

Traditionally governments don't feel obligated to fund the promises of their opponents.

 

[nut]

Traditionally governments don't feel obligated to fund the promises of their opponents.

Or car parks

 

[Sqotty from office works]

Fraser
Hawker
Tehan
They've ridden the farmers coattails for years without doing anything for the district.
They wouldn't even visit local towns during elections.
We've had the worst roads in Victoria for over 50 years, worst school infrastructure.
Then as farms get bigger and families get smaller the numbers are changing. We also have seen a lot of city people migrate to smaller towns in the last 6 years.
Tehan was presented with a simple clean seat and ignored it.
Recently he has visited for the 1st time in history local footy clubs and was photographed with kids, footballers, mothers and local legends.
But he still looks out of place and a waste on the seat he represents.
It time for liberals to lose this seat and realise country folk need representation.

 

[kalex6251]

tehan was just on abc melb radio ..... soft interview to be honest (ali moore isnt great) but the nervousness in his voice at the end was very telling

he knows hes in trouble

 

[nut]

I won’t be “upset”

A former Triple J host is hoping his Uber 'side-hustle' will help him unseat a Liberal MP

Independent candidate Alex Dyson has been trying to unseat Liberal MP Dan Tehan for years. A new poll suggests an upset could be possible on 3 May.

www.sbs.com.au

 

[Gough]

Ouch.

 

[dogs105]

Fraser
Hawker
Tehan
They've ridden the farmers coattails for years without doing anything for the district.
They wouldn't even visit local towns during elections.
We've had the worst roads in Victoria for over 50 years, worst school infrastructure.
Then as farms get bigger and families get smaller the numbers are changing. We also have seen a lot of city people migrate to smaller towns in the last 6 years.
Tehan was presented with a simple clean seat and ignored it.
Recently he has visited for the 1st time in history local footy clubs and was photographed with kids, footballers, mothers and local legends.
But he still looks out of place and a waste on the seat he represents.
It time for liberals to lose this seat and realise country folk need representation.

We have been staying in Port Fairy for the last week. Just got back to Adelaide. Couple of points:
1 the roads around there are TERRIBLE

2 why is the Lib candidate campaigning against wind farms?

Had a lovely time. Great cafes, pubs, wildlife and natural beauty.

 

[OzeSparky]

Ouch.

I know its only a poll, but what a win for Dyson if it comes true.

 

[pastmyprimus]

I first came across Dan went I moved to Ballarat from Adelaide. Spent six happy years there before moving back to Adelaide. I added to him to my list of lightweights that became an MP.

 

[Hank Scorpion]

We have been staying in Port Fairy for the last week. Just got back to Adelaide. Couple of points:
1 the roads around there are TERRIBLE

2 why is the Lib candidate campaigning against wind farms?

Had a lovely time. Great cafes, pubs, wildlife and natural beauty.

Also had the pleasure of visiting a couple weeks ago. Dyson's orange kelpie is some insanely good branding.

Campaigning against wind farms amidst a very dry 12-18 months, in a region seeing a long-term decline in rainfall is a choice. Obviously you'll get the climate deniers and Sky News faithful on board, but they won't be anywhere near a majority here.

I first came across Dan went I moved to Ballarat from Adelaide. Spent six happy years there before moving back to Adelaide. I added to him to my list of lightweights that became an MP.

He's another nepotism baby, and comes across as a thoroughly unintelligent one at that.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Drive from Geelong to Warrnambool and you’ll be lucky enough to see approximately 75000 Dan Tehan advertising boards. Some LNP-connected printer has made a lot of money.

Looks like he’s been scared into actually making an effort.

Locals seem keen for change.