The rusted on Australians: Why Sturt booth of Burnside keeps voting for the same party at every federal election
It’s a firm Liberal booth, but as priorities change these Sturt voters warn not to rule out a change of pace sweeping the foothills.
East, Inner Suburbs & Hills
Don't miss out on the headlines from East, Inner Suburbs & Hills. Followed categories will be added to My News.
There’s a lot more than just leaves rustling along the footpaths in the affluent leafy streets of Burnside according to fed up voters.
While the chances of a Liberal overthrow in the Sturt booth are unlikely, having won comfortably by 36 per cent in the last election, Scott Morrison's leadership has continued to be questioned coming out of the global pandemic.
Scroll down to find all of SA’s rusted on booths using our searchable table
“I think there’s a lot of unease and mistrust in ScoMo, he’s done quite a few things but made some stuff ups,” local voter Tom Bulloc, 70, said.
“His stance on China has seen SA suffer the most, in terms of our wine industry and lobsters.
“He shouldn’t have been poking the bear.
“I think our seat could have a big enough swing to change it to a Labor seat.”
Chan Tsuang, 34, a cleaner, said he had voted for both major parties in the past and was currently undecided heading into the upcoming election.
“I have voted for both major parties before so in the next month I will take the time to see which policies I align with,” said Mr Tsaung.
“I would like to see more money needs to go into education and a bit more support around health.”
Olivia, a local library volunteer, hoped whoever came out on top on election day kept their promises.
“I am a Liberal voter, however I did vote Labor in our state election,” she said.
“I would just like to see someone deliver on their promises because they always say these great things but it never happens.”
Sales manager Tom Anderson will continue to vote Liberal, but believes the nation could see a new change of government.
“I vote Liberal but I think Labor will win the election,” he said
“People will vote for change because they’re unhappy with things like Covid – without considering any policies.”
Hills family’s bushfire bunker pain lingers as tinder dry state on edge
An Adelaide Hills family fears it will stay locked out of their bushfire bunker as a planning palava continues and as the fire danger season is brought forward in parts of SA.
‘Don’t require suspensions’: Unique neurodiversity approach in SA schools
The mother of a 13-year-old boy with autism and ADHD, who has been suspended multiple times, has high hopes a new pilot program in SA schools will help neurodiverse students.