Wannon’s five contenders put forward thoughtful views over the course of the marathon election campaign.
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The Standard has summarised some of the positions put forward by independent Bernardine Atkinson, Labor’s Michael Barling, Greens’ Thomas Campbell, independent Michael McCluskey and incumbent Liberal Dan Tehan.
Law and order
Atkinson: Said violence in media influenced violence in the community
Barling: Said a preventative approach should be the focus
Campbell: Said a preventative approach should be the focus
McCluskey: Wants gated communities and optional chemical castration for repeat violent offenders
Tehan: Said terrorists may require exceptional treatment
Improved south-west train service
Atkinson: Supports Federal Government investment and long-term planning
Barling: More attention should be paid to improving rail
Campbell: Said his party wants to improve rail across Australia, including the south-west
McCluskey: Supports service upgrade for economic and social benefits
Tehan: Supports idea of federal and state collaboration to achieve an upgrade
National Broadband Network
Atkinson: Opposed private sector involvement on national security grounds
Barling: Strong support for Labor’s fibre to the premises broadband system
Campbell: Strong support for fibre to the premises approach
McCluskey: Supports private sector taking over NBN implementation
Tehan: Said Liberal fibre to the node plan was sufficient