Labor fights to hold Bendigo seats in Victorian election push
Two Labor candidates fight hard to hold Bendigo seats in Victoria's election.
Tim Rickwood fights to hold Bendigo East, former premier Jacinta Allan's seat, against Nationals candidate Andrew Lethlean and seven others. Brenton Baldwin defends Bendigo West after a long-serving member retired.
Both started late but are running hard. Rickwood grew up poor with a single mother.
Baldwin joined Labor after a 2003 Berlin protest. Labor policy includes 20 free dental clinics statewide, one for Bendigo, more police reservists and $18 million for Bendigo Senior Secondary College.
- 20
- Free dental clinics promised
- $18 million
- Funding for college upgrade
- Andrew Lethlean
- Opposing candidate
- 2003 Berlin
- Baldwin's protest year
Why it mattersBendigo's two seats have been Labor strongholds. Now they face serious challenge. Their loss would significantly change Victoria's parliamentary balance.
AustraliaThe outcome will help determine Victoria's state government and affect policies on health, education and cost of living for regional Victorians.
