WILL THE ‘PEOPLE’S REPRESENTATIVE’ TURN UP?
The Member for New England Tony Windsor needs to give residents of his electorate better value in Canberra if he is re-elected this Saturday.
The Nationals Senator for New South Wales John Williams said Mr. Windsor along with his Independent colleagues Bob Katter and Robert Oakeshott have the worst record of the 150 members for voting in divisions.
“In the 42nd Parliament which is about to conclude, Mr. Windsor has not participated in 158 of the 345 divisions, which means his constituents are not being represented in these votes.
But the Member for New England looks diligent compared to his Independent mate Bob Katter who is the Member for Kennedy.
Mr. Katter managed to vote in just 81 of the 345 divisions, meaning on 264 occasions his constituents did not get a voice on issues.
These records are nothing to be proud of, and makes a mockery of their claim that they can better represent the views of their constituents because they are not tied to a party line. By not turning up to vote they are neglecting their people.
Mr.Windsor says he is in politics because people took New England for granted. His voting record would suggest he himself is guilty of this.
Mr.Windsor needs to tell the electorate this week whether he is prepared to improve his record and whether he is prepared to serve a full term if re-elected”, Senator Williams said.
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