Haenel speaks out

SIR, – As the federal election rolls into town, so do the National Party slogans.

When we see statements like ‘getting it done’ or ‘putting you first’, I hope voters question what this actually means.

How is the state of our country roads, lack of hospital health-care services funding, especially aged care, adequate transport options, digital connectivity for all and water mismanagement ‘getting it done’?

And when $2-billion of funding was handed out, why did Horsham region only receive $20-million? How is that putting us first?

Nationals Member for Mallee Anne Webster says she wants to be judged on her almost four-year track record in government.

I asked Mallee voters their thoughts on her track record. Here are some of the answers or comments; where are our hospital services?; where is the highway funding including the Horsham bypass?; where are the options for our youth?; where is the business investment?; we need our airport runway upgrade; and where is Anne Webster in all this – we never see her.

Add to that, lack of vision and foresight – it seems the Nationals are incapable of creating their own inspiration.

When elected, I will deliver on transport infrastructure including the bypass, freight and passenger rail, digital connectivity, funding for our hospitals, aged care and securing investment for innovative, diverse industry across the electorate.

I will ensure Canberra hears our voices.

What would you rather vote for – meaningless slogans, or a community independent candidate committed to finding practical solutions for communities?

As the true community independent in this upcoming federal election, I aim to replace hollow slogans with real action and provide the electorate of Mallee with what has been lacking for so long – real vision and leadership.