MAFS contestant Troy Delmege fails to follow political ambition
MAFS contestant Troy Delmege has failed to follow through on his plan to run for the seat of North Sydney in the federal election. Find out what the real politicians think.
Married At First Sight contestant Troy Delmege surprisingly promised to be the man who would end congestion and clean up parliament.
But his transition from reality TV to federal politics came to a swift end as he failed to put his name forward for the blue ribbon seat of North Sydney.
“He was definitely the souffle that rose early and is not rising again,” sitting MP Trent Zimmerman said.
“My suspicion was that it was always about attracting a bit of media and it’s disappointing when people treat the electorate with such disrespect.”
Mr Delmege announced hie was running for federal parliament in February and had a website filled with his plans and policies.
His absence was noted today at the official ballot draw for the seat at a venue in Lane Cove.
Seven candidates are running for the seat and the majority were present at the event today to see the order in which their names will appear on voting papers on election day.
Labor’s Brett Stone, who will take second place on the ballot paper, didn’t know what happened to Mr Delmege.
“I don’t know what happened. Maybe the bureaucracy of signing up and what not got in the way,” Mr Stone said.
The ballot was drawn as follows:
1. David Vernon, Christian Democratic Party
2. Brett Stone, Labor
3. Peter Vagg, United Australian Party
4. Daniel Keogh, Greens
5. Arthur Chesterfield-Evans, Independent
6. Greg Graham, Sustainable Australia
7. Trent Zimmerman, Liberal
Mr Zimmerman said being a Z he was used to being last on the list.
“It’s the luck of the draw,” he said.
“I don’t there is a huge donkey vote in North Sydney. It’s obviously a very well informed electorate and I think most people make a very considered decision about who they are voting for.”
Arthur Chesterfield-Evans has previously lined out with the Greens but this time is running an independent campaign. His main policies include fixing Medicare and acting on climate change. He stirred up the numbered balls ahead of the ballot draw and was disappointed when he was selected as number five. He is staying positive about his chances in the seat despite the selection.
“It’s not the most helpful spot,” he said.
“I stirred it but I obviously didn’t stir it quite enough.”
The Mosman Daily has attempted to contact Mr Delmege for comment. His Instagram still states that he an independent candidate for North Sydney and his campaign website remains active.
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