Send your questions: WATCH Logan voters on election video
If you live in the state seat of Springwood, don’t miss this exclusive chance to ask your candidates a tough question in Quest Newspapers’ exclusive online debate.
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Springwood candidates for this month’s state election will go head to head in a virtual debate hosted by Quest Newspapers on Monday, October 12 from 7.30pm.
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The exclusive live-streamed forum is among 40 being held across the state.
Quest is partnering with The Courier-Mail, Sky News and News Queensland’s extensive network of regional titles to deliver the most comprehensive election coverage across the state.
The exclusive debate will ask candidates tough questions on the issues that matter most to voters before polls close on October 31.
Traffic congestion, over development, the environment, green space, crime, education and health will be some of the topics addressed.
Albert & Logan News editor Judith Kerr will moderate the forum.
Readers are invited to send in questions which will be put to the candidates on the night.
SPRINGWOOD
Springwood has often been referred to as a bellwether seat, going with the elected government of the day.
The Springwood electorate covers Priestdale, Mount Cotton, Springwood, Rochedale South, Daisy Hill, Sheldon and Shailer Park.
Issues the electorate faces include M1 traffic upgrades, vacancy rates in Springwood CBD, crime and a local fire brigade.
Mick de Brenni, who was elected to the seat in 2015, believes the state’s strong border stance will pay dividends at the polls.
He has lived in Springwood his whole life and served as Minister for Housing; Public Works; Digital Technology; and Sport.
The LNP is running Rochedale South disability sector advocate Kirrily Boulton, who is a mum, wife and former journalist.
She has been vocal about juvenile justice, small business and education and language programs and believes the issues in the electorate are the economy, traffic and crime.
Springwood mechanic Glen Cookson is listed as the One Nation candidate for the seat and wants to offer an alternative to the two majors.
Animal Justice Party is fielding Judy Rush, who has lived in the electorate for 29 years and operated a business for 24 years. Both her children were born and raised in the electorate, attending local schools and sporting clubs.
To ask a question, email judith.kerr@news.com.au