By Sonia Isaacs
THE first ‘Meet the Candidates’ forum for the Glass House electorate was held last Wednesday, September 18, at Montville Village Hall.
Incumbent MP Andrew Powell was joined by Greens candidate Andrew McLean, Tim Hallcroft of the Legalise Cannabis Queensland Party, and newly announced Labour candidate Humphrey Caspersz, whose candidacy had only been announced six hours earlier that day.
Key issues such as the cost-of-living crisis, climate change, renewable energy, AI, and housing affordability were hotly discussed as a small but engaged audience pressed the candidates on their positions.
With just over a month until Queenslanders go to the polls, attendees had a valuable opportunity to hear firsthand what each of their local candidates stood for as they delivered their key election points and pitches.
Hosted by the Montville Village Association, President Wayne Parcell praised the event for fostering robust dialogue ahead of the October 26 State election. “Montville Village Hall demonstrates again its value delivering opportunity to the community to engage with our local state election candidates,” Mr Parcell said. “A respectful discussion of different views speaks to our diversity and inclusion.”