Pauline Hanson’s One Nation candidate for the May 3 election is local born and raised Bundjalung Indigenous man, Ian Mye.
One Nation said in a media release, ‘Ian is standing for the seat of Richmond because he is convinced major party politicians and bureaucrats are too comfortable, and are out of touch with ordinary Australians who are really struggling with housing, living costs and health care.
‘He is convinced the minor parties such as One Nation are more empathetic and sincere in addressing the issues in modern Australia. Ian’s priorities are to initiate genuine efforts to alleviate future floods as he believes lessons have not been learnt and governments have moved on from recent disasters.
‘He is also concerned with problems facing youth regarding training, employment, housing and offering alternatives to crime.
‘He is passionate about our region becoming a centre for excellence in art, culture and sport as well as fostering community-based caring for Country from an Indigenous point of view.’
Neglected region
The statement continues: ‘He is concerned that our region has been neglected for too long, where governments want the revenue from our area, but don’t want to provide much needed services such as public transport and access to quality health care.
‘Ian is concerned major parties, and governments in general, are in danger of being captured by corporate and vested interests. He feels current checks and balances are being sidelined.
‘Ian was seriously injured in a road accident while travelling to school at the age of five and lost his left arm. That has not stopped him from leading a rewarding life and career in the transport industry as well as succeeding in sport and community.’
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