Council
23 August, 2024
Dyson to stand for Wannon
AFTER an historic result in the 2022 election, Alex Dyson has announced he will once again stand for election as an Independent candidate for the seat of Wannon.
In what will be his third federal campaign, Dyson said he was encouraged by community members, including the Voices of Wannon group, to throw his hat in the ring.
He said he would use the momentum from his last campaign where he, alongside over 500 local volunteers, was able to shift Wannon into a marginal electorate for the first time in 67 years.
“Like most country people, I’m an advocate of not just complaining about problems, but rolling your sleeves up and making an effort to fix them,” Mr Dyson said.
“I’m honoured the community has once again placed their trust in me to be their honest, local, and importantly Independent representative in Canberra.”
To officially mark the start of his campaign Mr Dyson will be holding a free public event in his home town at the Warrnambool Civic Green this Saturday, August 24 from 11am.
The event will feature local Wannon figures, performers, as well as federal Independent member for Goldstein Zoe Daniel who will be able to share her insights into just how the region, and the country, can benefit from Independent representation.
Warrnambool born singer-songwriter Didirri will perform tomorrow morning.
Didirri, who grew up in Warrnambool and has since become a critically acclaimed artist, is known for his music and his journey from performing in local cafes and pubs to gracing stages at major festivals.
“I’m thrilled that Zoe Daniel has offered to join us in Warrnambool, and share how Independent candidates can bring insight and integrity to a political system that has been giving traditionally safe electorates like Wannon a raw deal for decades,” Mr Dyson said.
According to Mr Dyson, with the current margin at just four percent the likelihood of Wannon changing hands for the first time in 70 years is now a very real possibility.
