THE Voice referendum has been the topic on the minds of most people who have stopped in to talk with Fisher MP Andrew Wallace on his hinterland Tour De Fisher.
Mr Wallace told GC&M News that there had been a wide range of issues discussed including mobile coverage, the Sunshine Coast direct rail line and cycleways.
“But the hot topic has been the Voice at any one of the 20 listening posts across the five days,” he said.
“We have had people from both sides of the argument come see me – and that’s great, that’s what our great democracy is all about.”
Mr Wallace said there had been a respectful debate but that “predominantly those that have shared their views with me have indicated they will vote no, and I am certainly on the record as a No campaigner”.
He called on the Prime Minister to further clarify how the Voice to Parliament would operate and at what cost.
“This has been a major concern to constituents speaking to me at the listening posts,” he said.
“Australians want to know before they vote, what the Voice is, how it will operate, and most importantly how it will make a difference to the wellbeing of our most marginalised Australians.”
Mr Wallace said he had enjoyed spending the past week outdoors in the hinterland and talking about the importance of health and the positive impact good health and exercise can have on mental health.
“Being outside and getting some exercise does wonders for us all. While it’s a bit tough on the calf muscles getting over the top of Maleny, the weather has been great, the Hinterland has been picture-perfect, and it has been great to have a chat to the community,” he said.
