The entire voiceover is over images of the Northern Territory, as well as Lexi meeting with people in commerces, the street, etc

Lingiari is a great constituency, made up of a wonderful electorate. This by-election isn’t just about Lingiari, it isn’t just about Australia. It may be about what country we want, what country we deserve.

But fundamentally, it’s about you.

You deserve better. You deserve elected officials that don’t endorse violence and fascist rhetoric. You deserve someone who will defend australians rather than attack them. You deserve someone who will stand up for you in parliament, as well as ensure that your voice is heard. Your voice matters.

No matter where you live, from Darwin to Gunbalanya, from Katherine to Tennant Creek, no matter what your job may be, your voice matters. I will do everything I can to grant you a voice in parliament. I will hold regular mobile offices to ensure that.

You deserve a bright future. Not a future of hatred and destruction. Make your voice heard.

GamynTheRed holds a rally in Mount Isa, setting up a podium in front of the local Woolies attracting crowds coming home from Mineside to Townside. He talked about crime, energy, and government planning.

Good evening, Mount Isa. Thank you all for spending a second of your precious time to hear me speak about the crises facing regional Queensland, and what I plan to implement as your MP once me and the Liberal Party are returned to government.

[...]

Youth crime continues to be the scourge of Queensland. Queensland registered more than ten thousand young criminals last year, and increase of six per cent from 2022. Young criminals are becoming more organized, more aggressive, all because the law has failed to put them in line. We've come to a point where the youth no longer fear the law because they know there are no consequences for breaking it. The Youth Justice Act prevents the effective imposing of "tough on crime" policies on this new generation of criminals, and now our officers are quitting because the justice system just isn't supporting them against this crisis.

As a results, Queenslanders now have to spend extra on security systems, pay extra for insurance, and lose time they could have spent earning income. And even when no lives are lost, we face real human costs in psychological damages. Someone whose house have been broken into might never sleep another sound night without worrying of the nightmares becoming true again. Their children might grow up never trusting the safety and protection of home ever in their lives. I met many parents among us standing at school gates takking about whether to hide the car keys or leave them accessible so they wouldn't be disturbed by intruders, knowing such a thing could happen any day.

These gangs of teenagers need to respect the law again if any semblance of normalcy is to return to this great State. That is why if reelected I shall make federal-level changes to the youth justice system in this country to give consequences to actions and empower the judiciary to give the proper sentences that reflect these heinous crimes. The child safety and residential care system needs reform as well, so they'd stop funneling our youths into lives of crime. Our police are also burnt out, something that only came to the forefront during the Israel-Palestine protests. Better work environments and resources must be delievred to get our police force in the right position to enforce justice reforms.

The Liberal Party offers a clear and effective plan to the ongoing crisis, meanwhile the CLP and SDP offers no plan at all. In all of her staged and rehearsed interviews, not once did we get to hear about ARichTeaBiscuit's plans for the youth crime crisis. Her bought interviewers didn't even bother to ask! How can that fly in Mount Isa, where last year more than 10 in every 1000 people had their car stolen in a town of 18,000. We don't need a leftist government that ignores one of the worst crime crises in Australian history because their corrupt networks do not gain anything from reform. We need to vote in a government that will hold these youths accountable for their actions, incentivize them to reintegrate into the community, and give them the necessary skills to help them turn a new leaf.

[...]

Mount Isa, the Liberal Party is the party to vote for if you want a responsible government that respects our democratic institutions and market economy. My SDP opponent has campaigned in favor of nationalization of the entire mining and energy sectors, which would most likely end with many of your jobs being returned to dust after our mines become Soviet-style money sinkholes. They also forgot to mention that the last time a government buyout was done it was accompanied by millions in tax hikes. So my friends, would you rather support a government that would tax you to hell in order to fund nationalization programs that would shake up our core industries, thus affecting hundreds of thousands of jobs, or a government that is going to reduce taxes and cut red tape while still delivering key infrastructure that we know will bring in new investments, new jobs, and lower prices. I have said too many times how the current government has a shameless disregard for their own accountability and truth. But no matter how many times they say otherwise the truth is my Liberal Government produced a surplus budget that sent massive positive signals for our economy as well as inflation futures.

We are today ready to implement further changes that are meaningful but more importantly, detailed and well thought out. Our nuclear plan involves assistance to re-train coal workers as we transition away from their production sector. Our renewable future leaves solar and wind energy within the hands of a motivated and booming private sector, whose renewable developers are already paying our farmers $40,000/year for a wind turbine, and $1,500 a hectare of solar panels. This for us farm owners are significant and, more importantly now that Jordology's Deputy Prime Minister, constant and regular. This is what the Country Labor fails to understand despite pretending to represent the rural voters, that our relationship with the companies are social licenses. And under a Liberal Government, companies will be empowered to invest in building the goodwill to settle long-term and deliver lasting impacts on rural communities, because that's what they all have to do to make it out here. And on the other sides we will help the farmers and grazers to best adapt and profit from these transitions as well, by training them, giving them access to the best deals possible, and protecting them from misinformation.

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Queensland, the Liberal Party has a clear plan to address the youth crime crisis, the cost-of-living crisis, and the energy transition, while all I hear from the CLP and SDP are general statements and promises to speak more words. There is no need in debate when only one side has proposed solutions to the problem. There is no use for talk and tears and photo-ops when legislation can fix the issues. So this Saturday, Vote #1 for the party with an actual plan. Let's secure our future!

To wrap up his campaign, u/nmtts- went to Charlestown, NSW to speak about the importance of education, particularly a legal studies education, to equip young Australians with the requisite skills and knowledge to be competitive and enter the workforce. That morning, he further sent mailers throughout the electorate championing his campaign and causes.

Here is a PDF version of mailers.

My friends, thank you for being here today.

I will begin by touching on something close to my heart: education. The foundation of our Australia's future lies in its young Australians, and they are our most critical investment.

It has been said that knowledge is power, but yet we stand at a pivotal moment in our history where knowledge is more than just power. It is the key to opportunity, progress, and success.

Education is our greatest chance of an equaliser, empowering young Australians to develop the skills they need to compete in this increasingly complex and developing world and economy. Whether it is in science, technology, or trades: equipping young Australians with the right tools will become crucial in the success of our nation's future. Young Australians simply must be ready and prepared to take the challenges that we cannot yet foresee.

But this is not just about workforce readiness.

Education must also prepare young Australians to be informed, understanding their rights and responsibilities as citizens of Australia. Legal studies, as a central part of the Australian education curriculum, should play a crucial role in this preparation. Young Australians should not only have knowledge of their rights as a concept, but as a practical tool by which they can use to navigate this increasingly complex and challenging life.

I have long been a champion for the codification of a Bill of Rights in the Commonwealth Constitution, providing formal recognition of the rights that each and every Australian holds, central to the notion of who we are as a people; and what we can accomplish.

The right to free speech. The right to life, liberty and security of persons and property. The right against arbitrary arrest or detention. The right to conduct peaceful assembly and association. These are rights that every Australian should be able to rely upon, irrespective of where they come from; and should feel empowered to exercise them. They ought to be taught about the protections they have under the law, and the mechanisms available to which they may obtain recourse where those rights are threatened.

A Bill of Rights will perfectly serve as the cornerstone of that education. An immovable reference point that guides the understanding of justice and liberty in Australia; yielding only to the direct will of the Australian people under section 128 of the Constitution.

But do not confuse me. In schools across the country, I don't want young Australians to learn just about 'what' their rights are, but also the 'why'.

Why do we have these rights, and why are they so important? Why should they be protected? This is how we cultivate a new culture of Australians who are inquisitive, challenging the social order in seeking justice. I have spoke to lengths about these legal agitators.

As your Representative for Hunter, and if sworn as Commonwealth Attorney-General, this will be my mission: to work tirelessly to convince the Country and my colleagues in Parliament that the establishment of a Bill of Rights is essential to ensure that every young Australian is prepared for life, not just with the vocational skills but with sufficient legal literacy to thrive in a free and fair society.

The most cost-efficient method that we Parliamentarians can perform in this regard is legislating. The spillover benefits from the codification of a Bill of Rights will be immense. And, as above, only then can we establish a generation of informed and engaged citizens, ready to participate in our country's democracy with confidence and conviction.

The challenges of the 21st century require adaptability, creativity and a deep understanding of our collective responsibility. But they require a solid grasp of the basic rights that define us as Australians.

Thank you.

Gregor takes the stage to the loud beats and 808s of some prime Islander drill music. All of the classics and hits reverberate out and physically shake the stage while the crowd stands in enjoyment. Eventually, the music dies down and a few others join Gregor on the stage. He's handed a Tabla drum and he's quick to flash a smile to the crowd.

"Before we get into what we're all really here for, indulge me to make a political speech. I'm a bloody politician what did you expect? The people of Australia need to hear the voice go through their land once again. If you know you know. They need to be able to feel love and to feel passion, to live out their day to day lives in dignity. That's all I've tried to achieve and all I've tried to work for while in office. I'm a believer in the Australian spirit and in the spirit of our Pacific Islands. That's why we're gathered here today in the Spirit of the Pacific Concert where we'll be playing some nice, cool Islander Reggae ballads. Some of these were passed down by my dear father and I honour him tonight by this music."

Gregor proceeds to play the entirety of the song 'Drinkin' Problem' to the enthused crowd, allowing more talented voices to take the reigns on the lyricism while he focuses on playing his instrument. Following the song he takes to the mic again

"You know what got our folks fired up back in the day? The threat of annihilation and war. The French were dropping bombs all throughout the Pacific and our verdant Paradise glowed with the emerald hue of the most devastating weapon in the history of man. We rightfully banned nuclear armaments from entering Australia and sought to ban unsafe nuclear power practices but the Liberals have reversed those changes. In fact, a Liberal endorsed candidate up there in the far north has even stated that nuclear weapons would "keep us safe". This is another song handed down to me by my father but it speaks with the voice of Aotearoa, of a people fed up with the bomb. That's what I stand for and what I believe.

Gregor and his band proceed to play the song French Letter, with Gregor joining in this time to sing the chorus. At the end of the song, the crowd dies down their noise for a bit to allow Gregor to speak one last time

"Mount Druitt. You've been good to me tonight so I'll be good to you. No politics, no nothing. Just a sweet song which makes me think of home. Jese Mucunaibatu composed this ballad. It is called Heaven in my Fiji. My Paradise, I've done you wrong. For leaving you for oh so long. One day soon I'll be coming home. To you my Islands in the Sun. Thank you Australia!"

"Hello I'm KiwiAnimations and you probably know me by now. I'm the guy whose always running for your seat and just narrowly failing to get elected. I'm somehow still alive by now but I've gotten in shape, downed at least a million beers and done some good work as an engineer out in the mining communities.

My pledge this election is the same that it always has been. I'll stand up for mining workers and I'll stop the big mining companies from rorting you for everything you've got and and I'll stand up for the rights of senior Australians.

I'm very excited for the Perth Bears to be coming into the NRL and I'll join in being supportive of financing to ensure that Rugby League continues to grow in this state and this country. Rugby League should be our national sport frankly as it is a far better code.

Vote for the Country Labor Party in Western Australia if you're a miner, a farmer or a senior because who the hell else is gonna genuinely fight for your interests? We put in the work when it counts."

As part of the YoumaForParkes electorate tour, Youma has stopped at Broken Hill to speak with locals, and give a passionate speech about the need for access to clean and reliable water for all Australians

“Good afternoon Broken Hill, thank you all for your warm welcomes, and thank you to those who have taken the time out of their day to show me around town. This is such an iconic place, and what makes it iconic is all of you, those who are here to make the town what it really is. During a recent conversation, I had a local resident mention recent issues with the local water supply, and concerns about the rising cost of getting the very basic of water into his house.”

“As someone from a city, I know all too well how easy it is for one's mind to forget the luxury of being able to not only have easy access to water, but to know that it is safe and can be trusted. It is an absolute national shame that there are hundreds of thousands of people across this nation, many of whom are in this electorate, who have been failed by governments that can’t get the basics right. While politicians have resorted to culture wars in order to hide their neglect and instability, there are people across the nation who are struggling, and whose very lives are affected by the inability of governments and companies to act. It is beyond time that action is taken, it is beyond time that this right is guaranteed, and it is beyond time that this situation be called out as it really is.”

“This issue goes beyond a single source of neglect, it goes to the heart of the public and private sectors blaming each other for inaction, with people stuck in the middle waiting for some kind of help to trickle down. More than ever, while we have a chance to prepare for the next drought, we need a single entity to show leadership for the entire industry to follow, and a point of competition to drive prices down. As your member of parliament, I will work with whoever forms the government, no matter the side, to establish a national public water company, responsible for ensuring every Australian has access to clean and reliable drinking water, as well as providing an alternative to overcharging companies.”

“Real action, real change, real results. Instead of long speeches that say nothing, I hope I have shown you what real representation can look like, and what needs to be done to ensure this community can continue to thrive regardless of drought. Only the Country Labor Party will deliver this, and only the Country Labor Party will put the rural and regional people of Australia first. My friends, we are on the verge of an upset, one that commentators said that was impossible, but that can only be done with your support. Tomorrow, vote for real change, and vote for myself in the House, and for the Country Labor Party in the senate!”

Model-YourMum drives a double-decker bus emblazoned with Reform AU colours, he drives the bad boy around the electorate blasting Eminem music through the speakers. Eventually stopping in the middle of a street where a crowd of hundreds of onlookers started to gather around the bus.

Model-YourMum jumps up and speaks through a microphone on the second level of the bus

Hello everyone! Wowee what a sight this is, the sign of the people's movement gathering speed!

Onlookers cheered on

It was not long ago that we only just formed Reform AU a mere days out from election campaigning to begin. And here we are, we're gathering momentum, we're gathering speed on the eve of the election. The latest polls show we are surging to as high as 15%!

Yeahhhhhh!!!!

This campaign I went out across the country meeting voters, they are not happy - you're not happy about how our political system is operating it is a failure! Australia needs reform it's time for change, it's time to stop the pathetic nonsense that has gripped Canberra, it's time to get a grip and restore common sense integrity back to our nation!

Tomorrow all of you will have a say on where our country will head to. There are two options - one do we want toxic, divisive, fighting, opportunism politics that has gripped our nation for the past term or so?

No!!!

Do we want politics to return to the levels where we have civil debates, working together to achieve better outcomes for all Australians?

Yes!!!

Tomorrow you have I believe the most saddest choices being put forward this election. The Liberals, they have wasted their opportunity their time in government that has been marred by chaos, destruction and instability. The Country Liberals are spearheaded by a man who wanted war who wanted bloodshed, the party that wants to import corrupt bureaucrats into our democratic system and undermine the value of democracy. Meanwhile the SDP are willing to sell off their so called 'left' values to kowtow to a literal war criminal. Country Labor has questions - will they maintain their integrity or will they go out and sell off their values?

You deserve better than this! That's why Reform AU has entered the scene of mess and provide the alternative for all Australians. Some say oh we're too new and shouldn't risk it? We might be new but we are the fastest growing political movement in this country. We are the umbrella that will home voters who have loss faith with our system and in no way will they be voting for the SDP, Libs and NTLP. You can see the atmosphere of people wanting reform in this country. Up and down the country from the north down to the south - from the east to the west, momentum is swinging our way. People are fed up they want their country back.

tomorrow will be a new dawn, a new chapter, a turning point on our timeline we are gonna surprise a lot of people. You have the powerful vote of voting out the nastiness and the stench by voting in fresh, new bold swift reform action to the new parliament.

If I'm re-elected I will promise to make Mayo the home of innovation and the working hub of new industries, bringing investments and creating hundreds of new jobs providing local economic benefits to the community.

Not only just that the way to bring a shake up to the system is that we have a Reform balance of power in the Senate. So tomorrow I ask the 25% Liberal, 22% SDP, 17% CLP, 10% NTLP and 5% Independent voters to come and join on board. Join the revolt and create a wave of unity as we sweep the landscape in what set to be an historic political earthquake. Like me, like you, like everyone else - we want our country back!

Crowd chants: 'we want our country back! we want our country back! we want our country back!

soon turquoise confetti explodes from the bus flying all over the street with people going nuts in a new wave of excitement for Reform

Gregor is in attendance at the Trade Unions Hall in Newcastle. Behind him, Trade Union banners more than a hundred years hall hang steadily. He's always been proud of those little portraits and banners. Their small idols of hard working men and imagery depicting their trades has always inspired his heart. He turns away from the banners and looks back at the assembled crowd made up of Wharfies, Tradies and all sorts of folks who have been brought together by the collective interests of their labour unions to hear him speak.

"G'day Newcastle, I always feel baffled coming to this city every time that I do. See to me Newcastle might as well be the Tokyo of Australia the way it makes old Cessnock seem tiny. Think your lot was a bit hard done by in the footy as well recently I reckon you should have had those Cowboys."

The crowd murmurs a low approval

"Anyway as much I'd prefer to, I'm not paid to talk about sports all day. I've unfortunately got to do the business of governing and that role has been both the greatest honour and greatest strain I've ever felt in my life. You all know what it means to do it tough, to have expectations and deadlines and everything pushing you up the bloody wall. I've been there when I was working prior to entering politics and now the strain of the decisions I have to make to try and fight for you has taken its toll on me with the years. However, my resolve has never been stronger to keep fighting so that the people who actually work in a tough job can get a fair lot of it.

The Country Labor Party has always been the party of the unions. It frankly has been for a while. You lot are the reason we're now the currently oldest continually operating party in Australian history."

The room applauds

"Thank you. The Social Democratic Party long ago turned its back on the trade unions and the Country Labor Party came in to take their place. That's not to discredit the SDP nor their valuable role in politics but when it comes to representing hard working Aussies its the party of the country which has had your back. So let us continue to not take you for granted and actually work for you and fight for what you want in Government.

The Country Labor Party's flagship proposal in this field is obviously the compulsory unionism which has seen a lot of words and vitriol spat around about it. I'm here today to let you know that only a Country Labor Party Government can claim to have the mandate to get those measures passed. Every single one of you is a union member and knows exactly the benefits which unions have given to you. They've given us wage growth, they've bettered our condition and they've kept business accountable and helped Australia grow. Unions built this country. Compulsory Unionism will come alongside a serious, hard crackdown on union corruption alongside it. This isn't going to be some ABCC witch hunt with the goal of discrediting unions or tearing them to shreds but instead actual measures to address the problem of corruption you get in any field. We've got accountability for corporations and auditing going after them but the moment they want to investigate unions it doesn't become civil anymore and becomes a scare tactic. Our anti union corruption measures will work for union confidence in the same way that our anti corporate corruption measures do.

We also plan to create more job opportunities in this region, particularly lifting the strain on agriculture workers which has come with the sanctions placed by the Liberal Ministries actions on them. Oh yes they'll try and throw off the blame but it was under their Ministry and their collective responsibility for the actions. We need to make sure that people feel secure in their employment which is why we'll lift the sanctions, bring the Australian Construction Company here and build a diversified hiring pool in various different fields to give everyone a fair opportunity for work.

The Liberals this election are running on a platform to restore the ABCC once again and to go on a witch hunt against the union movement. The ABCC operated for years and didn't even find a single charge against a union like the CFMEU which they managed to make stick. They were an organisation designed not for accountability but for thuggery and I'm glad that I was one of those votes which abolished the Commission for good. That's right, I was there when the Commission was abolished under the Mikiboss Government. If that isn't a commitment since day 1 I don't know what is.

I'm a local man whose worked here for most of my adult life and given my life to the communities of the Hunter. I've fought for your interests my whole political life. Put your faith in me and I'll give it back to you with interest. That's all I have to say, God Bless Australia"

The people of this nation deserve better than to deal with bad politicians. Because what you see in the chamber is a bunch of politicians which have no integrity. But what you could see is a government that works for you. For the nation.

The Social Democratic Party. I was once part of them. But alas, I left. I saw the right decisions. And I made a good choice. The person they dealt with was somebody I’ve never liked. One who was always trying to get into power. The Liberals, even though some within their party were fascists, were somehow more credible by kicking Jordology out and keeping him out, even when he pleaded to come back in. So we left Government.

But not to say the Liberals are good. Because they’re far from it. Many policies of theirs focused on the culture war, because gay people can’t have kids or something. I don’t understand, so if my reasoning is far from the truth all they’ve done is confuse me. And of course, their nuclear power initiative that is still illegal. The budget needed to be rejected. Two votes of no confidence. Our budget wasn’t perfect. But it was better than theirs.

The Country Liberals have a name which I actually spell it as that I can’t say. But it encapsulates them perfectly. A man up the top, one who keeps going left and right, who plagiarised the state level manifesto, one who was raked recently and is in a coma so can’t even take up his seat. Good riddance. I hope Adiaus knows that he could’ve done so well. He was actually good. But he was tricked, sadly.

A new party, Reform. It’s too new, I can’t say much about them. Don’t venture into unknown waters, stay close with what you know.

There’s two Independents. s007, a literal fascist that at least I can have a conversation with but also is really transphobic, one of the most in his former Liberal party, and TheTrashMan; who isn’t really all that bad, on the complete opposite side of former Liberals. But he was still a former Liberal, and as such is still worse than perfection.

Perfection is the Country Labor Party. One which knows how to do things. We aren’t transphobic, nor do we try to get in power in any means necessary, or one who abandons their values. They have so many schemes. We have ideas.

The CLP will issue a Royal Commission into Banking. The big 4 banks are, of course, being ridiculous right now with their monopolistic behaviours. I much prefer more banks. And I wish, in that regard, that they are all split up. Maybe that is the result that is handed down. Maybe not. But I will fight for that.

The Unions are a way for workers to get their freedoms. I went to Victoria recently to campaign and I saw every police van talking about how Labor Victoria loved nurses but hated policemen. And can change happen from that? Yes. So why are so many people not in a union? The Compulsory Unionisation Act will ensure every worker is able to be free going on strike, fighting for better conditions, better pay and so much more. Because when businesses lose money, they are destined to give them what they want.

Every police station in rural Australia should have at least 2 constables. So why do so many not? Because they have no funding. And a CLP government will bring the funding necessary to get that amount of officers. That’s why crime is heightening - because we don’t have what’s needed.

A massive expansion of railways is on the cards - only if you elect the CLP. Railways are greener than combustion vehicles, and Australia is extremely car centric (except put up against maybe the US). So we’ll expand the network in SA and Queensland, making a fully interconnected South and East system.

Convinced by me? You don’t have to - just vote CLP and everything will be alright.

https://reddit.com/link/1fqlykw/video/y3l485zrccrd1/player

Audience member from Geelong: Why do you think traditional Liberal voters should give you a chance?

“The Liberals talk a big game about being the party of freedom and, well, liberalism. But I’d argue that the Country Labor Party represents these values far better. Freedom, at the end of the day, is allowing the individual to exercise the maximum amount of personal agency without external factors intervening. The Liberals may claim that the main risk to freedom is an enlarged, all-powerful and paternalistic government taxing us too much. I disagree. How can you call yourself free when you have to work day in and day out without being paid fairly for your work, for example? The Country Labor Party has policies such as supporting workplace democracy…”

[interjection from audience member] “Sounds like something Joseph Stalin would say!”

“It really isn’t. The Soviets loved to crush and destroy labour movements. Anyways, I merely seek to ensure workers get some of the profit shared back to them, and get to elect some of the representatives on the company board of directors. Nothing too out of the ordinary here, these are German and Scandinavian policies that have been in effect for decades and have been proven to work well.”

Audience member from Ballarat: What would you say to leftists on the fence about voting at all?

I understand your frustration with the political system as it stands, and I am not begging for your vote at all. However, if you look at my voting record in Parliament, you can find that I have always voted in a left-wing manner, and the bills I have proposed, such as the Fair Work Modernisation Act, have gone into effect and have improved worker’s rights. If you want to convince those to the left of me to vote for me, or convince yourself, just look at my record in Parliament! I’ve stood against Liberal austerity, I’ve worked with the SDP and NTLP to pass worker protections into law, and I haven’t bent an inch on social progressivism. If you want to abstain from voting in this election, that is your prerogative, but I do believe that I offer the best choice for the left in Nicholls this election. What record looks better, my record of consistent left-liberalism or the complete absence of a record in the LPA’s case? 

Bystander in Mount Evelyn: Why do you support Australia sending money abroad? Why not spend it here?

Yes, times are tough over here in Australia, and we all know that. However, it is important to remember that other countries are suffering far worse, and that a little bit of aid can make a massive difference in developing countries’s economic growth. Also, international aid drastically increases our reputation internationally. It also benefits the global economy, as well as reducing the chance of international crises that could cause serious damage to Australia, as countries that are benefiting from properly administered international aid tend to be more stable and democratic, which has obvious effects. As tensions increase throughout the globe, being known for international aid would drastically increase our reputation for neutral diplomacy, as well as spreading our cultural influence and increasing our soft power. But that’s not the main reason I support international aid and strengthening the UN. I support these things because it’s simply the right thing to do, and, as with queer rights and worker’s rights, I am willing to pay any political price to defend these policies. You may not believe me because you are used to career politicians that change their beliefs like a wind vane, but I am different. I follow my conscience, and I will gladly pay the price for that. 

Audience member from Bendigo: I’ve only just started to pay attention to politics, why should I vote for you?

I’m sure you’ve heard many lengthy speeches this campaign…

(murmurs of agreement from the audience)

…so I will keep this short: I have demonstrated leadership. I have consistently showed up to parliament. Everyone knows what I stand for and how I act. I’ve passed bills that demonstrate that I have the ability to actually go through with my promises! 

(cheers from the left)

Audience member from Mildura: What’s your plan to deal with supermarket price gouging?

I want to cut to the root of the problem here, and give workers a stake in the management of their own company. Their work is what enables these supermarkets to exist in the first place, so I only think it is fair for them to have a stake in managing them like the Germans allow their workers to have, for example. I have a common-sense and workable plan for a third to one half of the board of directors to be represented by workers, and for some of the profits and shares to be under worker control as well. This way, workers can directly make their voice heard at the corporate level. This allows for pressure and actions exerted by regulatory agencies, such as the ACCC, to be much more effective since they can coordinate with workers to ensure compliance.

Intermission, other stuff not in transcript

Hey, we’re almost out of time, so two more short questions.

Audience member from Shepparton: I don’t trust politicians, why would you be any different?

Everything about my beliefs and voting record is public. I’ve answered every question posed to me, I’ve demonstrated the capacity for leadership by organising community defence during the recent crisis. Of course, I would advise you to seek perspectives from people on the ground. I think you’ll find that most of them like me. 

Bystander in Mount Evelyn: Everyone talks a big game about worker’s rights, but have you actually done anything about it?

I passed the Fair Work Modernisation Act! Every time a boss interrupts you, they will have to pay you overtime!(Loud, sustained cheers from all parts of the audience)

[Event ended]

Live QnA from your MP. Starting at 5PM, September 27. Locations throughout Nicholls. Illogical_Villager & Country Labor.

Good evening Australians, thank you all for joining me tonight as I deliver the Liberal Party’s vision for this great nation. I am glad to be back in Canberra to deliver this speech to my fellow liberals in the audience, and to those Australians still undecided watching at home. 

Australians went to the polls at the last election to overwhelmingly elect a Liberal-National Majority government, and yet here we stand again, asking Australians to do the same. This term of parliament has had many ups and downs, with government Ministers breaching Ministerial codes of conduct, and destroying relations with our greatest trading partners, thus making Australia into the laughing stock of the world. This image was enhanced when the Opposition parties and crossbench colluded to take down the Porridge government, therefore giving the keys to SmugDemoness and her terribly incompetent Deputy, Jordology. The Coalition of Chaos that was born out of those actions has inflicted serious damage on Australia with the passage of their ineffective, disastrous budget, which will lead to more inflation and devastation for Australian households. The costly policies of this government must be rejected at the ballot box tomorrow, and we are asking Australians to support a team that can deliver results and economic policies that drive down inflation. 

The Liberal Party at this election has put forward an economic plan that will deliver results for the Australian people, and I am proud to sponsor this plan as the Shadow Treasurer. Australians deserve a government in Canberra that focuses on real-world policies and economic growth, rather than regulation and tax hikes. This Liberal Party is ready to govern for Australians, and we look forward to delivering our pragmatic economic plan. The choice this election is clear, and with great consequence. A Liberal government will deliver relief where you desperately need it, whilst a Coalition of Chaos under SmugDemoness will deliver fiscal recklessness and economic decline. The Liberal Party’s vision for a lower corporate tax rate will give investors the opportunity to consider Australia in the future, along with cuts to red and green tape impacting the everyday operations of small and medium enterprises. Folks, we will tackle price gouging from bad corporate actors, and reduce the tax-free threshold delivering tax cuts to those Australians struggling to make ends meet. Our first home buyer plan is about delivering Australians with the investment they need to buy their first home, thinking less about how they are going to pay for that deposit, and more about how they can get those keys much sooner. Our economic vision is about you and your future. It is about giving Australians the opportunity to grow and invest in themselves, as is the liberal way. Our focus is on removing government overreach where necessary, whilst providing safeguards. Our economic plan is simple, it is about delivering results for Australia and our economy, rather than socialist far-left ideology that ultimately burdens the Australian free-market economy.

Australians, we not only have a plan to future-proof the job industry, we also have a plan to tackle corrupt and dodgy unions like the CFMEU. We understand that Australian workers have been taken for granted for far too long, and this must change today. The Liberal Party values our working class, and will enact policies and initiatives that get more Australians into the workforce. This will range from expanding our infrastructure to be better equipped to deal with the rising population, and building hospitals and schools for our future, among other areas. Our plan is about taking power out of the hands of corrupt organisations like the CFMEU which is rotten to the core. On top of these issues, we are committed to reforming electric car subsidies to promote domestic manufacturing of these vehicles, getting more Australians into the workforce. Our plan is about making Australia manufacture again, and become a global manufacturing superpower in the future. Furthermore, we will work with TSMC, Apple, and other tech and manufacturing brands to expand manufacturing operations to Australia. We need to become a global manufacturing powerhouse and it all starts under the Liberals. Our plan for manufacturing is about future-proofing our economy, and delivering jobs in the process. Let’s get Australians to work, with policies and a plan that puts Australia on the map.

The last point I would like to reference tonight is our plan for energy. The Liberal Party took a nuclear energy plan to the last election, and nothing has changed. We are committed to delivering nuclear energy across key sites that are viable for nuclear projects. Many people may be concerned about nuclear, but please consider that there is a nuclear facility within Sydney, yet this seems to go unnoticed when people raise the argument against nuclear energy and its viability in this country. Many nations across the globe have some form of nuclear energy generation, and it is disappointing that past governments never considered this option. But Australians, that all changes, with the Liberal Party pledging to build safe, reliable, nuclear reactors within a 10-15 year period to provide this country’s energy grid with the baseload power necessary. The SDP and other parties have no plan to support nuclear energy generation in this country, and this is considerably disappointing, given our need to have safe, reliable, baseload power when coal energy generation comes to a foreseeable end. Our energy plan is about delivering power for you at a much cheaper cost than 100% renewables. We have the regulations and safeguards to ensure that nuclear energy is a safe energy alternative and are confident that our nuclear energy plan will deliver results. 

Australians, tomorrow you have a clear choice to make. Do you want to continue under this Coalition of Chaos for another three months or choose a calm and collected leader in Porridge that has a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes? I hope that I have helped you consider your options and go to the polls electing a government that will deliver real change.

Thank you, and good night, Australia.

Rook_Wilt1 sits down in front of the camera in her home office, streaming to FaceBook, Instagram, and TikTok.

G'day everyone, and thanks for tunining into what will be my final campaign event.

It's been a long journey to get to where we are now. From announcing my return to frontline politics, becoming a de facto Shadow Minister, and running this amazing campaign!

But I'd like to take a moment to talk about my opponent, TheTrashMan.

So many of you may remember, that at the last election they were elected as a Liberal MP as part of the illftaed, transphobic, culture war fighting Liberal government.

Now, instead of becoming an indepndent and resigning their seat to achieve their own mandate, they have only done the first, and have seemingly gone AWOL.

I cannot remember the last time Trash spoke up in parliament on behalf of this electorate, to fight for us.

I've defeated Trash once before when I was first elected and I know I can do it again. It's time to take out the trash.

But I digress.

I cannot thank all my volunteers and campaign staff who have helped run this campaign. Without them this campaign wouldn't have been what it is. The hardworking volunteers who have helped spread our message all across our great community.

I cannot thank them all enough.

But now comes time to hang up my boots, and let the voters make up their mind.

Thank you.

Rook_Wilt1 ends her live stream, after thanking her staff and volunteers once more.

Good morning viewers, today we have the Liberal Candidate for Cunningham on the program. Welcome, Riley. 

Thanks, John, great to join you today. I look forward to your questioning on behalf of viewers!

Okay, wonderful Riley, let’s get into it, shall we? 

You drafted the 2024-25 Budget of the Porridge Government, and it had some shortcomings. Can you explain why your budget had these errors and misappropriated funds?

Thanks, John, into the tough ones already. My Budget was not perfect, but these are not perfect times, John. We had to do what we had to do to deliver relief for Australians, whilst keeping the checks and balances on your finances. You cannot fight inflation with a deficit, and yet that is what this current Coalition of Chaos has done with their Budget passing recently. The Reserve Bank will surely have interest rates up at their next announcement, to curb the inflationary pressure posed by this government’s economic policies. My Budget had its problems, but so does the current government’s budget, with a funding black hole, and no funding for the Brisbane Olympics leaving the great state of Queensland behind! John, the difference between the two budgets is stark, and our budget did deliver a surplus, regardless of what members of this current government think. 

Thanks, Riley, let’s move onto the next question. You have stated that you will address the cost of living crisis, yet I have not seen any detailed policy explaining how you can do this. So please elaborate!

Thanks John, the Liberal Party has announced measures to provide cost-of-living relief, and some of those measures were introduced in our Budget, where we delivered sustainable energy bill relief for households across the country. Another policy announcement from the Liberals related to tax cuts and the increase of the tax-free threshold allowing low-income Australians to keep more of what they earn at tax time, which is important because the cost-of-living crisis impacts our most unfortunate Australians the most. Furthermore, our tax cuts will deliver relief to our middle class who suffer the same amount of pain as our less fortunate Australians due to the cost-of-living pressures across retail/hospitality/housing and so on. It is no longer affordable to live in this country, due to the policies of the current government and previous governments, and something must be done to turn this around. Lastly, John, we are committed to an inquiry into businesses and their price-gouging practices which hurt middle Australia. Our plan is about delivering tangible efforts to reduce the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, instead of lip service, which gets us nowhere. This will go hand in hand with our housing policy, securing one million homes by 2035 for Australians, as part of our sustainable development plan. Which then ties in with tackling immigration, thus reducing that overall pressure on the housing market. These are the policies that you will see from myself and a Liberal government. It is that simple, John.

Great explanation, Riley. Let’s move on before we run out of time. What are your plans for Health and Hospitals with many nurses not returning to work post-pandemic?

Thanks John, another wonderful question, that I am eager to answer for you and your viewers. 

John; I have served within the position of Health Minister in the past, and completely understand the conditions hospitals across this country are facing. I know that nurses are under pressure, and governments state and federal have done little to relieve that pressure. In fact, we have significant ambulance ramping across many emergency departments and record long ambulance wait times, with people having to go out of their way to get private transport to a hospital, when an ambulance has failed to attend the incident. This is a disaster and something must be done, which is why the Liberal Party will address the root cause of this issue, and work with state governments across the country to roll out a program that allows for the fast tracking of nursing students allowing them to work earlier than usual, giving hospitals the relief they need. Furthermore, we will commit to a program recruiting previous nurses that left due to COVID-19 mandates, and provide these nurses with the support network required to return to work as soon as possible. We need as many people on the ground as possible, and the Liberal Party will ensure that help can be delivered. Lastly, John; we are committed to building new satellite hospitals and emergency clinics across urban and regional Australia, as has been done successfully in Queensland. This will allow for more minor injuries to be addressed, allowing Australians to get that care they need during times of crisis. Our health plan is about putting Australians first, and we hope to get it up and running within the first couple of weeks of government. Let’s address this problem once and for all, with a comprehensive solution that addresses the problem at the root cause. 

Lovely, now let’s move onto your closing statement Riley. Why should Cunningham re-elect you after you resigned from Parliament?

Thanks John; my pitch to the people of Cunningham is simple. You have an unelected government in Canberra strung up by the parties opposing me in this race. You have a Coalition of Chaos with Jordology pulling the strings. I was happy to retire John, but this government has put the fuel back into my tank, so that I can continue taking the fight to the people. We must stand up for democracy, as this government has failed to. The Liberals have a genuine belief of liberal democratic values, and we understand and acknowledge that these values must be upheld. Our nation is founded upon these values, and they contribute to my passion for re-election in Cunningham. Now is not the time to change our direction in Cunningham, and instead I ask voters to continue supporting me as I hold this coalition of chaos to account for the damage they have caused to this nation, and our trade relationship. John, the choice could not be any clearer. Cunningham must re-elect me, so that I can continue delivering cost of living relief, a sustainable comprehensive healthcare plan, and tax cuts, among other things. Let’s get this done! Thank you all for tuning in; and I look forward to seeing many of you on the booths tomorrow. 

Thanks Riley. That was riley8583, former Prime Minister and Liberal candidate for Cunningham. That is all we have time for this morning.

Porridge flew into Brisbane on the last leg of the campaign tour to announce several new Liberal policies mainly targeted in his home state.

The party again employed flash mob tactics at several auction houses across the South East Region.

Taking to the streets of Mt Gravatt East, a traditionally SDP/CLP area, Porridge spruiked some of the Liberals' new policies. A press pack was there to join him.

"As part of our campaign, we're launching a series of flash mobs across supermarkets and several auction houses across Queensland. We really want to drive home the fact that we want to put more money back into the pockets of everyday Australians."

"I'm really glad that we are able to announce a new policy in my home state today, not just because it's my home but because Brisbane, according to several studies, is the home with both the lowest productivity and one of the highest rates of renters in the suburbs."

"We want to ease the burden of rising rental costs, and so to tackle this issue, we thought the best way would be to increase welfare. I know all of the lefties in Mt Gravatt can't believe that, but here I am saying it: We will increase Commonwealth Rent Assistance by 40%."

Porriidge starts to puff as he walks up the steep incline of Newnham Rd, ready to arrive at Jenna's property.

"It means that immediate relief can be delivered to renters who are struggling to afford housing, ensuring that everyone has access to safe and affordable living conditions. In Brisbane, where the median rent has gone up 40% in the last three years, this will be an absolute game changer."

Porriidge then walks up the steps to a Queenslander, with bicycles strewn across the deck and a slightly unkept, but still neat lawn. He knocks on the door, and Jenna opens, greeting Porriidge with a hug.

"With me here is Jenna, a recent graduate and mother, who has generously agreed to share her story with us. As her local MP, she expressed concerns to me, mainly under the time that the Commonwealth Party was in power, about the skyrocketing rental prices in her area. She's been able to survive, but only off of the increases that the Liberals delivered to the minimum national wage."

Jenna steps forward ready to speak to the press.

"Porriidge has really helped me out and done all he could as our local member, but think of what he could do as Prime Minister if he makes this rent assistance a real thing. I will finally receive the support I need to afford my rent and it will allow my to focus on my career without the anxiety on how I will afford my next payment."

Jenna thanks Porridge, quickly running back inside as we hear a kitchen timer go off.

"Sorry Jenna had to go, but the thing is her story isn't unique. It reflects the struggles that many younger Australians face in today's rental market. Mt Gravatt East, where we are now, has more than 65% of properties rented out, and according to Community Profiles, only about 60% of those renters make their payments on time."

"Our commitment to providing this increased assistance will not only aid renters, but landlords too. We are listening, Australia, and we are taking concrete actions with those concerns, unlike the SDP Government."

"The rising cost of living has put immense pressure on households across the nation - we understand the challenges that families face and we are committed to providing the solutions that make a tangible difference."

"We have a clear goal this time around: reduce the financial burden on everyday Australians while fostering a more prosperous, fair and resilient economy for all. And that's why I'm also happy to announce that we will also be promising an increase to the tax-free threshold."

"With this increase, we can ensure that families keep more of their hard earned cash. For many, this isn't just a a matter of a few extra dollars, it's actually the ability to make ends meet. But the Social Democratic Party won't understand that. The Country Labor Party won't understand that! They'll want to tax you through your nose and then hand it back to you as welfare. They want to be in control of your money, but we want YOU to be in control."

"It means you have the freedom to pay for essential goods and provide for loved ones without 'being on the dole.' It's a crucial step in addressing the economic challenges that families are grappling WITHOUT all of the unnecessary red tape and bureaucracy that comes with welfare. I'm not saying welfare is bad, but it is certainly not efficient, and with the SDP and Country Labor Party in bed with a man that wants to be Australia's dictator, it's no surprise that they will attempt to come after your hard earned dosh."

"Anyway, I digress. As we gather at various locations across the nation, I want voters to know that our initiatives will directly support families. We won't be a welfare state. We want you to have control of your money. By reducing the tax load, we empower everyone to take control of their financial future."

"My final plea to voters is that if you don't think you can trust us, you should look at our record in standing up for Australians. We made significant strides when we were in power, and that's because we genuinely care. We are proud of our achievements, whether that was the minimum wage increase, the removal of fuel and alcohol exicse, the implementation of the National Housing Supply and Affordability Act or the elimination of credit and debit card surcharges."

"We have walked the walk and talked the talk, but the same can't be said for any other party this election."

"The current government, led by the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has failed to address the pressing issues that matter to Australians. We have seen inaction on key policies that could further ease the cost of living crisis, and we must hold them accountable."

"As we gather at these flash mobs, we will also be addressing the SDP’s shortcomings. The truth is, the SDP has been sitting idle while families struggle. They have not proposed any substantial legislation to address the cost of living or support Australian families. Instead, they have focused on undermining our progress and pushing their political agendas."

The cameras start to pan in closer as Porriidge's monologue draws to a close.

"I urge all Australians to consider the implications of their vote tomorrow. By supporting the Liberal Party, you are choosing a government that has a proven track record of delivering results and prioritizing the needs of Australians. Our initiatives, such as the tax-free threshold increase and the enhanced Commonwealth Rent Assistance, are designed to create a fairer and more equitable society.

"We can ensure that every Australian has the opportunity to succeed. Happy voting, vote #1 Liberal and see you all on Saturday night!"

Porridge leaves the press pack to continue doorknocking.

Good evening everyone! We are finally at the end of our campaign and close to polling day. And what a great campaign it has been. Do not get me wrong. I enjoyed being in the Senate and being your Senator for Queensland. But it can be good to get back into a local campaign and to be a local MP. As someone who grew up in regional Australia, it can be nice getting back to my roots and listening to your concerns and needs. It puts my campaign into focus and reminds me why I want to become your MP once again.

When I started this campaign, I put the choice between the SDP candidate and myself as one of the kind of MP you want for your community. And certainly the recent pamphlet from the SDP candidate even puts it more succinctly. While there are some who may be discouraged to vote for the SDP due to that pamphlet, I do not think it is absurd to realise that the pamphlet lacks some context. There are some areas in which Country Labor did not list in their manifesto. And that owes to our focus.

We are foremost a party of the Old Left. Personally, yes I am supportive of queer healthcare and delivering on lower cost at the supermarket for instance. And I would be happy to work on those things with the SDP. But as a party our ethos goes back to workers, the unions, and regional Australia which we put the highest focus on.

I would not begrudge someone to vote for the SDP but I do believe Country Labor has the policy agenda which matters most to me. A party like SDP can have a good national plan for Australia but Country Labor has a specific plan for regional and rural Australia. CLP also has a solid national plan but as an MP, I think the regional and local plan clearly is the stronger choice.

But all in all, the die has been cast. We are at the end of our campaign and minds are nearly made up. I think Country Labor and myself have made a solid case for why a local and Country Labor MP will be better for our communities and our electorate but ultimately the choice is yours. I wish all the luck to all Country Labor candidates across Australia and I look forward to delivering for the people of Australia, whether that is as your MP or assisting the party in other ways from outside Parliament.

Country Labor is a clear choice for strong and stable regional communities. We will deliver on more jobs, protections for farmers, ensuring all of rural and regional Australia has enough investment in law enforcement, investing in disaster preparedness, ending sanctions with China to help small businesses and families, and expanding the power and protections for unions.

Hello everyone, thanks for coming, the election is nearly over and I'd like to finish off my campaign with a speech.

This election election will determine how Government is seen and responds to crisis, with a wide variety of parties and candidates to choose from, however not all is well within our Commonwealth. There stirs a movement hell bent on the destruction of our democratic institutions, inflicting violence on our vulnerable communities and infecting this country with a terrible sickness. We already saw this sickness corrupt our Government and Parliament during this term under the former Government, and now they look towards our institutions with the same desire to tear down the rights and freedoms of Australians.

Cloaking themselves in a veneer of sensible policy and moderate conservatism, when in fact in their very political goals are anti-democratic in nature, against equality before the law, against the Rights of People, and against the fundamental principles of Democracy. They do not value it as a fundamental principle and will do everything within their power to ensure that any democratic measures are rolled back, abolished and struck from law, because they fundamentally do not believe that Human beings are created equal, they believe that society should be ruled by a Oligarchic few, and that everyone else should resign themselves to lesser stations deemed unworthy for the selected few.

The SDP wholeheartedly and completely rejects this in principle, we will act as we always have, to be the Vanguard for our democracy, for our rights and freedoms as Australians and our democratic traditions and institutions. Electing the Right, whether it be the LPA or s007 as an Independent will only further embolden the most radical right wing extremists within their ranks, it'll mean the fascist movement be elected to institute policy that will further damage Australians and worsen our International Reputation. The Australian Conservative movement and it's fascist movement that hides within it has shown itself to what such an ideology brings to it's logical conclusion, they harp on about "Fiscal Responsibility" but their words are that of Double Speak, what they mean is they wish to maintain Social Hierarchies, keeping the poor as a impoverished underclass while their mates in the Corporate Sector profit and get rich off of the suffering of honest working Australians. They talk about "Limited Government" but what they really mean is that people are fundamentally unequal, and to even suggest that equality and equity should be a goal is to suggest a fantasy.

The Conservative Movement is fundamentally anti-democracy and believe that people should be ruled over by an Aristocratic Class, this isn't a new development it was the very first thing they set out to protect during the Enlightenment, they believe people who are not part of this wealthy, small class are uneducated and undeserving of self-rule or of popular Governance. Their first goal as a movement was to preserve the Monarchy against the popular movements of Democracy and the Rights of Man during that time, and it has been their guiding philosophy ever since, they have admitted as such in their works ever since Edmund Burke became the founding father of modern conservatism.

The SDP reject this, we believe in the principles of democracy, equality before the law and the rights of man, so people of Hotham do not elect the LPA candidate here, for they do not believe you should be able to have representative government. Conservatism fundamentally, seeks to uphold the status quo and defends the powerful, and it at best as a political movement has a reactionary politics that at best, has mixed feelings about democracy and history proves this to be true. So I ask everyone here, for the sake of democracy and the principles that our country were established on, to vote for the Social Democratic Party in order to prevent the erosion of our Rights and Freedoms and to bring needed reform to Government and Society!

Good afternoon folks.

Like every election, this election is a crucial time for the nation and as such it is essential that we select the right group of Parliamentarians and thus select the right Government. I'd like to spend a few minutes however talking about a group of Australians who often are left out of these discussions.

We've seen incredible growth in the minorities space over the past few years. We've seen incredible advancements in the LGBTQIA+ space. First Nations peoples are getting ever closer at closing the gap. But yet, people with disabilities are getting left behind. I say, enough is enough.

People with disabilities deserve far better than what they get. Whilst we have an excellent NDIS which helps with our immediate needs, we're still getting shafted. We're routinely abused and neglected by those we are cared for by. We're actively exploited by employers. We're left out of thought by policy makers. That trend needs to end, and it needs to end now.

That is why we need a royal commission. A disability royal commission would bring out all of these issues into the open. It would allow our opinions to be heard and treated fairly. Most importantly, it might be a major wake up call that sections of society need to hear.

In this election, a vote for me is a vote for a Disability Royal Commission. I highly doubt any of the other candidates give a damn about us, so make sure you're vote counts by putting it for someone who does care. Vote 1 tbyrn21.