PRESS RELEASE: Community-endorsed independent in federal seat of Flinders set to be a reality

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MORNINGTON PENINSULA – 28/10/21 – FLINDERS. Recently polling conducted by Simon Holmes a’ Court’s Climate 200, has found that the seat of Flinders on the Mornington Peninsula is vulnerable to a community-endorsed independent with a swing of just 3.7%.
Polling reveals that over 51% of the respondents, all from the Mornington Peninsula, felt the Morrison government had performed ‘badly’ or ‘very badly’ on climate change. This is compared to just 30% who said he had performed ‘well or ‘very well’ (15 % each).
The biggest issues for voters were shown in the poll to be climate change, the environment, and integrity in politics as most important when deciding how to vote in the next election.
Local grassroots movement, Voices of Mornington Peninsula (VMP), agrees with these findings saying that climate change, the environment and integrity in politics are the priorities expressed via its own surveys in the federal seat of Flinders.
VMP Chair Louise Page said “We’re really excited that our community is seeking positive change and that residents recognise that independent representation can ensure their views are reflected in Parliament. This shift is evident by the steady flow of people signing up to volunteer and by the hundreds completing surveys and attending ‘kitchen table conversations’. This polling confirms what we are hearing and strengthens our resolve to ensure that our community’s voice is heard, their priorities are recognized, and most importantly, acted upon in Canberra.”
VMP is currently conducting a rigorous candidate selection process and is expecting to announce a candidate in early December.
About Voices of Mornington Peninsula
Voices of Mornington Peninsula (VMP) is a not-for-profit organisation driven by dedicated locals. VMP believes in the power of residents to effect positive change within our political system. VMP is committed to supporting and endorsing an outstanding independent candidate who will represent the values of residents in the Flinders electorate. Better democracy leads to better policy, better action and a better future.

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Name: Louise Page, Sean WillmoreCompany: Voices of Mornington PeninsulaEmail: [email protected]Phone: 0412860606

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October 29, 2021/by Reland Pigte

About Voices of Mornington Peninsula

About Voices of Mornington Peninsula Voices of Mornington Peninsula (VMP) is a not-for-profit organisation driven by dedicated locals. VMP believes in the power of residents to effect positive change within our political system. VMP is committed to supporting and endorsing an outstanding independent candidate who will represent the values of residents in the Flinders electorate. Better democracy leads to better policy, better action and a better future.

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