The Border Mail, ABC Goulburn Murray #Indivotes forum. Photo: @Jansant
The Only candidate not to attend was Rise Up Australia candidate, Vincent Ferrando.
Jon Faine: “Wonderful to see democracy in action.” Not ruling out appearance of Mr Ferrando. #IndiVotes
— David Johnston (@david_johnston5) June 20, 2016
Is the @RiseUpAustrali1 party gaging their Indi candidate “…since your new, you shouldn’t speak much anyway”? #indivotes
— Geoffrey Butt (@GeoffreyAlbury) June 20, 2016
Our Indi forum is underway with a full house at Wangaratta PAC #indivotes pic.twitter.com/kMVxNtra4O
— ABCGoulburnMurray (@ABCGM) June 20, 2016
Five hundred people attended the #Indivotes forum to hear from the candidates, moderated by Jon Faine from 774 ABC Melbourne. Photo: @Jansant
Each candidate has two minutes to make pitch to voters and then the fun bit, the questions from the floor. #indivotes
— David Johnston (@david_johnston5) June 20, 2016
Lappin: my plan for Indi is to reignite the decentralisation concept, build a solar station, expand agroforestry industry #IndiVotes
— Tam (@TammyLeeAtkins) June 20, 2016
Lappin: wants a govt + private enterprise partnership to manufacture solar power equipment in Indi #IndiVotes
— Tam (@TammyLeeAtkins) June 20, 2016
At the #indivotes candidate’s forum in #Wangaratta with @NikMcMillan1. Go @martycorboynats #ThinkLocalVoteMarty pic.twitter.com/29dj5iwAmO
— Wes Fang (@WesFangNats) June 20, 2016
#indivotes Alan Lappin will support Labour in a hung parliament!
— Mary Daly (@DalyMim) June 20, 2016
Liberal candidate @MirabellaSophie now – says growth and community safety are priorities. Will lobby for local rehab services #indivotes
— ABCGoulburnMurray (@ABCGM) June 20, 2016
Liberal Party candidate for Indi, Sophie Mirabella campaigning for a national sex offenders register. Photo: @Jansant
Wang PAC candidate forum Mirabella seems to be focussed on issues which have a state not federal mandate #indivotes #auspol
— Denis Ginnivan (@dginnivan) June 20, 2016
She was silent on climate change heath education NBN anti corruption commission federally #indivotes @ImWithCathy https://t.co/4WtuVspLk6
— Russell Sully (@Russel31690289) June 20, 2016
#indivotes Sofie Mirabella supports a moratorium on coal seam gas to protect water supply.
— Sylvia Holloway (@freetoagoodhome) June 20, 2016
“I’m yet to hear a Liberal politician mention it in their policy speeches” – Jon Faine brings up that old topic of the ABCC. #indivotes
— Shana Morgan (@shana_morgan) June 20, 2016
“Young people are not our future, they are our now” – Eric Kerr #indivotes
— Alana Hulme Chambers (@alanahulme) June 20, 2016
ALP candidate for Indi Eric Kerr. Photo: @Jansant
#indivotes Eric Kerr is going to be a good leader in the future he speaks well and authentically
— Sylvia Holloway (@freetoagoodhome) June 20, 2016
#IndiVotes. Kerr: benefits of high speed rail allow greater connectivity & growth pic.twitter.com/gjkQHurBX3
— Helen McGowan (@greenbus) June 20, 2016
Like last week’s forum, Julian Fidge is the only candidate to stand during his speech. #indivotes pic.twitter.com/oNziw9VgWh
— Shana Morgan (@shana_morgan) June 20, 2016
Julian Fidge says “Indi is irrelevant” #indivotes
— Ann Telford (@OPleaseSucceed) June 20, 2016
Australian Country Party candidate, Juilian Fidge. Photo: @Jansant
Australian Country Party’s @JulianFidge is addressing #indivotes forum now. Says vote for @martycorboynats is vote for Liberals
— ABCGoulburnMurray (@ABCGM) June 20, 2016
@ABCGM Tim Quilty will get rid of political correctness?? Cuts to the majority of welfare recipients who shouldn’t get it?? #indivotes
— Netty (@nettybussell) June 20, 2016
#indivotes what a dickhead just came from the audience
— Clayton Clent (@ClaytonClent) June 20, 2016
Tim Quilty tells our #IndiVotes forum being offended “doesn’t hurt you” – elicits scoffs from crowd
— ABCGoulburnMurray (@ABCGM) June 20, 2016
Tim Quilty rolls out some bizarre thoughts. From the audience someone yells: “You’re a goose Tim”. #indivotes @bordermail
— David Johnston (@david_johnston5) June 20, 2016
Liberal Democrat candidate Tim Quilty and Greens candidate Jenny O’Connor. Photo: @Jansant
There’s quite the Cathy McGowan contingent here tonight – massive round of applause as she’s introduced. #indivotes
— Shana Morgan (@shana_morgan) June 20, 2016
#orangepeople making a lot of noise @Indigocathy talking about lots of plans but she hasn’t & can’t deliver anything #indivotes
— Max from Benalla (@MaximusIndi) June 20, 2016
#IndiVotes McGowan: we need plans 2 address needs of #RRR Australia #Education #Health #Manufacturing Dissapointing that we have ad hoc govt
— Helen McGowan (@greenbus) June 20, 2016
. @Indigocathy says regional aus needs plans for manufacturing, ag, education. Wants to be voice for Indi AND regional Aus #IndiVotes
— ABCGoulburnMurray (@ABCGM) June 20, 2016
The ‘offended’ Tim Quilty #indivotes @bordermail pic.twitter.com/1TeCsGnbDZ
— Mark Jesser (@MarkJesser) June 20, 2016
Jon Faine confirms @indigocathy doesn’t vote with government on contested legislation. #indivotes
— Karen Rourke (@KazRourke) June 20, 2016
That issue of McGowan’s voting record has come up again. She’s more fired up this time – defending times voted against the govt. #indivotes
— Shana Morgan (@shana_morgan) June 20, 2016
By questioning @Indigocathy‘s voting record, Faine gives her the chance to highlight she puts Indi 1st, not any political party #indivotes
— I’m with Cathy (@ImWithCathy) June 20, 2016
Independent Cathy McGowan MP strongly defends her first term voting record. Photo: @Jansant
@shana_morgan @bordermail will #indivotes candidates support their local CLC? We are only #freelegaladvice service in region. 30% cuts hurt!
— Hume Riverina CLS (@HumRivLegal) June 20, 2016
Raucous applause from forum crowd when @Indigocathy says she will support same sex marriage #indivotes #ausvotes
— ABCGoulburnMurray (@ABCGM) June 20, 2016
@Indigocathy refuses to answer which side of politics she would support in a hung parliament… 3 times! #JustAnswer #IndiVotes
— Wes Fang (@WesFangNats) June 20, 2016
#IndiVotes Corboy: innovation, common sense, jobs, pic.twitter.com/NFJKqyhaVk
— Helen McGowan (@greenbus) June 20, 2016
Jon Faine head to head with Julian Fidge #indivotes @bordermail pic.twitter.com/prjuOYga1H
— Mark Jesser (@MarkJesser) June 20, 2016
Corboy struggles to explain his position on same sex marriage and its effect on small business #indivotes #wtf
— Danny Frigerio (@dfrigerio) June 20, 2016
On same sex marriage @martycorboynats says he’d want protection for small biz refusing to provide service for same sex couples #indivotes
— ABCGoulburnMurray (@ABCGM) June 20, 2016
Marty Corboy wanting common sense – climate change acceptance for instance? #indivotes
— Rob Holloway (@optomrob) June 20, 2016
National Party candidate Marty Corboy, believes in intelligent design and climate change. Photo: @Jansant
“It could have happened over time, it could have happened in a heartbeat – I wasn’t there.” Marty Corboy on the world’s creation. #indivotes
— Shana Morgan (@shana_morgan) June 20, 2016
@martycorboynats on the ropes defending himself from Faine’s questioning #indivotes
— Max from Benalla (@MaximusIndi) June 20, 2016
@martycorboynats ‘I’m one of 10, my wife’s one of 8, Cathy’s one of 13’ local, large families are a big help with campaigning! #indivotes
— ruth mcgowan (@hula_grl) June 20, 2016
Cathy McGowan one of 13 siblings & proud #indivotes @bordermail pic.twitter.com/IeN3BVg6Bc
— Mark Jesser (@MarkJesser) June 20, 2016
#IndiVotes Corboy means well but I suspect his views may b 2 extreme 4 my comfort #NiceBloke
— Helen McGowan (@greenbus) June 20, 2016
#indivotes Ray Dyer speaking now. He stands for doing the best you can . He states he is community orientated
— Sylvia Holloway (@freetoagoodhome) June 20, 2016
#IndiVotes Dyer: there is no difference between local, state, federal levels We should work together. pic.twitter.com/orBAevQaVP
— Helen McGowan (@greenbus) June 20, 2016
#indivotes Jenny 0 wants to see clean energy enter Indi for future jobs.
— MrJ (@petaurus58) June 20, 2016
@JennyJenocon we need to take a stand on the moral direction not just economic direction of our country @ABCGM #indivotes
— Helen Haines (@HelenHaines1) June 20, 2016
Corboy visibly flinched when O’Connor said the word “homophobes” #indivotes
— Simon (@mvyrmnd) June 20, 2016
Greens Candidate Jenny O’Conner. Photo: @jansant
I absolutely support a federal ICAC – @Indigocathy #indivotes
— Tam (@TammyLeeAtkins) June 20, 2016
#IndiVotes Mirabella does not support a Federal ICAC of course she doesn’t the $$$ would stop flowing from big business
— Mary Daly (@DalyMim) June 20, 2016
Liberal candidate Sophie Mirabella. Photo: @Jansant
Independent candidate Alan Lappin didn’t get to say very much at all beyond the opening addresses. Phoyo: @jansant
@ABCGM @Indigocathy on issue of TPP -on balance in favour. Wants to be a member of an international trading nation #indivotes
— Helen Haines (@HelenHaines1) June 20, 2016
The first qn from an undecided voter – regarding penalty rates. @MirabellaSophie says her view is penalty rates are needed #indivotes
— ABCGoulburnMurray (@ABCGM) June 20, 2016
A single cry of “shame” from crowd as @martycorboynats says he has reservations re Safe Schools program #indivotes #ausvotes
— ABCGoulburnMurray (@ABCGM) June 20, 2016
National candidate Marty Corboy looking a little apprehensive after strong dissaproval from the crowd about some of his views, Photo: @jansant
@indigocathy supporters seem to be going after @martycorboy votes. #indivotes
— Karen Rourke (@KazRourke) June 20, 2016
Look @martycorboynats you can ‘believe’ anything you want but how you would VOTE concerns me #indivotes
— me (@sarahmiow) June 20, 2016
Jon Faine points out that most questions have been asked of McGowan and Corboy. Indicative of the real election battle? #indivotes
— Simon (@mvyrmnd) June 20, 2016
Man this crowd is stacked – where are the questions on infrastructure, jobs, education, health? #indivotes
— Karen Rourke (@KazRourke) June 20, 2016
People seeking asylum are not illegals @JennyJenocon in response to @MirabellaSophie #indivotes
— Michelle Dunscombe (@MDunscombe) June 20, 2016
“What I share with Tony Windsor is we’re both independents in rural Australia” No collaboration at all. @Indigocathy #indivotes #moveon
— ruth mcgowan (@hula_grl) June 20, 2016
“excruciatingly difficult” – I think Mirabella is putting this in the too-hard basket.#indivotes @ABCGM
— Jake Stevens (@jakeAU_) June 20, 2016
Woah, a Nationals candidate that accepts human involvement in climate change!#indivotes @ABCGM
— Jake Stevens (@jakeAU_) June 20, 2016
@ABCGM @Indigocathy explains to LNP Voter how consultation with people of #Indivotes works
— Helen Haines (@HelenHaines1) June 20, 2016
That’s a wrap! #indivotes forum done and dusted. Tune in for #Faine broadcast from Wang tomorrow 8.30-11am pic.twitter.com/GTCUngMHnk
— ABCGoulburnMurray (@ABCGM) June 20, 2016
The Border Mail photographer, Mark Jesser. Photo: @Jansant
Greens candidate Jenny O’Connor with her family after the forum. Photo: @Jansant
Susan Benedyka, Ilena Young, Ruth McGowan and Independent Cathy McGowan MP. Photo: @Jansant
Sophie Mirabella complains of ‘stacked-out audience’ at Indi election forum
