Kororoit by-election, 2008
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The Kororoit by-election, 2008 will be held on June 28, 2008 for the Victorian Legislative Assembly seat of Kororoit. The by-election was triggered when Labor MLA and former state Police Minister Andre Haermeyer resigned from parliament on June 3. It will be held on the same day as the by-election for the Victorian federal seat of Gippsland.[1]
Kororoit is the third safest seat in the state for the governing Labor Party. The opposition Liberal Party will contest the by-election, with state president David Kemp stating that the party would mount a "strong campaign". There had earlier been reports that the party might not run a candidate, as had been the case in the 2007 by-elections for the safe Labor seats of Albert Park and Williamstown.[2][3]
[edit] Candidates
Six candidates are contesting the by-election. They are listed here in ballot order. [4]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Les Twentyman | Independent | |
| Marcus Power | Australian Greens | |
| Andre Kozlowski | Citizens Electoral Council | |
| Marlene Kairouz | Australian Labor Party | |
| Tania Walters | Independent | |
| Jenny Matic | Liberal Party of Australia | |
[edit] References
- ^ Wallace, Rick. "Retiring MP leaves trouble behind". The Australian, June 3, 2008.
- ^ "Liberals to choose Kororoit candidate". Sydney Morning Herald, June 3, 2008.
- ^ Wallace, Rick. "Retiring MP leaves trouble behind". The Australian, June 3, 2008.
- ^ Candidates for Kororoit District (VEC)
