Billi calls for change

Labor candidate for Wannon Maurice Billi has described the May 18 federal election as a defining moment in Australia’s political history.

Mr Billi, of Stawell, said May represented a date when voters could ‘choose between a shambolic, disunited, elitist Coalition government, or a united Shorten government focusing on fairness and prosperity’.

“As the Labor candidate for Wannon, I’ve been out listening to the views of people across the electorate – and they’re looking for something better,” he said.

“They’re telling me the Morrison government is out of touch and tricky, and they know that the government is a shambles.

“Labor has a vision to deliver for all Australians, from the big cities and regional centres, to small communities across Wannon.

“We’re determined to properly fund Australia’s hospitals and schools, protect penalty rates, improve the minimum wage for our lowest income earners and ensure the tax system is fair for everyone. We’re also passionate about the environment and have policies to reduce pollution and grow the renewable energy sector.”

Mr Billi said Wannon was a fantastic place to live and raise a family.

“But we’ve been largely ignored by the Abbott-turnbull-morrison government. I’m running as the Labor candidate because I want a better future for the people of Wannon,” he said.

Australian Education Minister Dan Tehan holds Wannon for the Liberals.