Benambra candidates face voters at free forum before November poll
Free public forum on November 11 lets voters ask the seven Benambra election candidates questions.
Bill Tilley is retiring from the Benambra seat after the November 28 Victorian election. The Border Mail is hosting a free candidates forum on November 11.
The forum will be at The Lincoln on Gateway Island, starting at 7pm. Voters can ask the contenders questions on issues that matter to them.
Seven candidates have confirmed attendance: Steve Martin (Liberals), Lachie McKeeman (independent), Kellie Sheppard (One Nation), Graham Parton (Greens), Mike Fuery (Animal Justice Party), Alex Vangalen (Victorian Socialists) and Tim Quilty (Libertarian Party).
Labor's Ollie Young will not attend. Journalist Anthony Bunn will lead the discussion.
- November 28
- Election date
- November 11 at 7pm
- Forum date
- 7 of 8 announced
- Candidates attending
- Anthony Bunn, experienced journalist
- Moderator
Why it mattersElections matter most to voters in one seat. A public forum lets busy people hear all the candidates before deciding how to vote.
AustraliaBenambra residents get a rare chance to compare candidates in a seat that's more open than usual after years of Coalition dominance.
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