DEAR News of the Area,
OUR local paper is to be commended for publishing letters across a broad opinion in the heating up debate of the looming Federal election.
I am obviously not alone in having concerns regarding the transparency of independent candidates not only as to their funding but also, should they gain a seat in Parliament, where their allegiances lie.
Whilst Caz Heise, who is contesting the seat of Cowper, appears at first blush to tick most of the boxes, historically Teals have overwhelmingly supported Labor/Greens and those considering her at the ballot box need to be aware of where each candidate stands on all matters affecting us.
We need candidates that have a broader focus than single contentious issues such as climate change and know what they are.
Regards,
Dave CHIBEBA,
Toormina.