Candidates make final pitches ahead of Groom by-election on November 28

The Groom by-election candidates have made their final pitches to voters on the eve of the major vote.

Groom LNP candidates.

Candidates for the Groom by-election have made final pitches to voters ahead of tomorrow’s vote.

LNP candidate Garth Hamilton said delivering Inland Rail and water security were the two biggest issues raised to him during the campaign.

Garth Hamilton.

“Voters want to know someone will be there (in Canberra) fighting for local jobs and to ensure that we continue our economic recovery,” Mr Hamilton said.

Mr Hamilton said he would continue to work hard for every vote right up until polls closed.

Chris Meibusch.

Labor candidate Chris Meibusch said this election was about making sure Groom “got its fair share”.

“We feel that for too long we’ve been taken for granted here in Groom,” Mr Meibusch said.

“The protection of our environment has been a massive issue for the voters I’ve spoken to.

“It’s obviously going to be a hard battle, but I’ve not given up.”

Sandra Jephcott

Sustainable Australia candidate Sandra Jephcott said the by-election was an opportunity to send a message to the major parties.

“We’re not happy with business as usual politics, including rampant overdevelopment and systemic political corruption, that both negatively impact on our environment,” she said.

Craig Farquharson.

Liberal Democrats candidate Craig Farquharson said he was running on a platform of cutting red tape for small business, setting up a National Integrity Commission, advocating for an Indigenous voice in parliament, calling for aged care reforms and supporting LGBTI rights.

“The chasm between the average and the elite is ever widening,” Mr Farquharson said.

“I really don’t feel that Groom has been given the infrastructure and funds that should have been spent on it considering what our region gives to the economy.”

An Australian Electoral Commission spokesman said the organisation was conscious of the hot forecast tomorrow.

“People should pay extra attention to planning their vote – what polling place they’ll attend, what time of day may be quietest, and even potentially bringing a hat and sunscreen,” the spokesman said.

“We’ve got additional polling staff on this by-election and will be doing our best to get people in the polling place and through as quickly as possible.”