Wentworth 2018: Your guide to Angela Vithoulkas’s policies
THE Wentworth by-election is on this Saturday with a large field of candidates. Our complete guide is the only place to get in depth coverage of local and national policies of all 16 candidates. Here is everything you need to know about independent Angela Vithoulkas and how she compares to other candidates.
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THE Wentworth by-election is on this Saturday with a large field of candidates. Our complete guide is the only place to get in depth coverage of local and national policies of all 16 candidates. Here is everything you need to know about independent Angela Vithoulkas and how she compares to other candidates.
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BIOGRAPHY
Angela Vithoulkas describes herself as a 30-year small business owner with a long history of success primarily in the hospitality sector.
She says she is also a twice elected independent councillor with a proven track record of small business advocacy and support.
Angela says she is passionate about ensuring the people of Wentworth have a genuine representative in Parliament who puts their needs first.
She says, that with action needed on climate change, refugees, taxation, energy prices and overdevelopment, she is not afraid to challenge the Government on the issues which matter to you.
Angela says, that with years of advocacy supporting businesses and residents affected by light rail, multiple class actions against the NSW Government and support for small businesses all over the country, she has a proven record of taking on Governments’ and winning.
She says she is the only proven independent in this by-election and she is ready to fight for you.
Q&A
1. Do you think we need a new public secondary school in the Wentworth electorate?
Yes. Not everyone in Wentworth is affluent enough to afford private education and this should not be a limiting factor in a child’s education.
2. What are your thoughts on the current rate of development?
There is insufficient planning for local infrastructure to cope with the current overdevelopment that exists in Wentworth – progress is important but only when properly planned.
3. Do you support the proposed development in the national park at South Head?
No. We should be ensuring our public spaces remain in public hands to be preserved and enjoyed by all, forever.
No. Negative gearing is a vital part of superannuation for many families.
5. What are the key elements of your tax policy?
The reduction of unfair taxes for businesses and families and preventing bracket creep.
6. Do you have a stance on corporate political donations?
It is in the best interest of the Australian public to switch to a publicly funded elections model which will ensure there is less ability for corporate influence in the political decision making process.
7. What is the most important health related issue?
The removal of rebates on natural medicines and a potential move to put GST on health related goods and services.
8. What support should be given to businesses?
There should be reduced taxes for payroll and land, enhanced asset depreciation capabilities and better government platforms to encourage startups and innovators.
9. What emphasis should be placed on funding to the arts?
We need to replace and enhance public funding that has previously been removed in the arts sector.
10. How should Australia proceed with regards to immigration?
We must immediately close Manus and Nauru and resettle those located there. However we must work in a bipartisan manner to develop appropriate and ethical solutions to manage future refugees.
11. Should we change how we process asylum seekers?
Yes. We should develop better humanitarian delivery methods to bring refugees to Australia - offshore processing in its current form is a human rights violation.
12. What action should be taken with regard to climate change?
We must phase out our usage of fossil fuels and find ways in which to integrate renewable solutions in a cost-effective way for the people.
13. Do you support live animal export?
I support the farmers who rely on live exports for their businesses, however am strongly in support of greater enforcement and prosecution for those who do the wrong thing.
14. Do you think we need to tackle law and order differently?
Police have a very difficult job to do with resourcing a major challenge and as politicians we have a responsibility to maintain the safety of our people.
15. How should we continue to move towards reconciliation with indigenous people?
The fact that this is even still a question is a shameful one. We should recognise Australia’s first people and ensure they play a strong role in the continuing development of our country.
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