Caloundra election 2020: Candidates go head-to-head in debate
Veteran LNP MP Mark McArdle is retiring. So who will replace the long-serving LNP member in Caloundra? WATCH THE REPLAY OF OUR LIVESTREAM.
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LNP member Mark McArdle has held Caloundra since 2004 when he replaced former deputy premier Joan Sheldon.
Now he is retiring.
His decision more than 18 months ago not to run at the October 31 election has given voters plenty of time to prepare for a new representative and Mr McArdle believes it will be a battle.
The livestream tonight from 7.30pm will allow you to ask your questions to your local candidate, so you can make an informed decision when you cast your vote.
Want a candidate to answer your questions? Email scdaily@news.com.au.
Full list of prepolling booth locations
The LNP has selected Stuart Coward to maintain its grip on the electorate.
But the seat is hotly contested.
Coward's challengers include Labor's Jason Hunt, who has secured consecutive voting swings in defeat at the past two elections.
Others include One Nation's Luke Poland, the Greens' Raelene Ellis, Trevor Gray from Clive Palmer's United Australia Party, Belinda Hart from the Informed Medical Options Party and Independents Mathew Hill and Mike Jessop.
With a seat such as Caloundra it comes as no surprise eight candidates are vowing for your votes.
Caloundra is an electorate slated for decades of population growth in large developments such as Stockland's Aura estate and up to 20,000 new homes at Beerwah East.
It features the tourism hubs of Kings Beach and surrounding coastal suburbs and the rural charm of Beerwah, Landsborough and Glenview.
Make an informed decision when you hit the polling booths on October 31 and watch tonight's livestream at 7.30pm on sunshinecoastdaily.com.au.
The next livestreams are:
- NOOSA: Wednesday, October 14, 6pm; livestreamed at sunshinecoastdaily.com.au or register here to meet your candidates at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club; and
- GLASS HOUSE: Thursday, October 15, 7.30pm, livestreamed at couriermail.com.au
Originally published as Caloundra election 2020: Candidates go head-to-head in debate