Support Jumps Racing Petition
30 April 2014 MEDIA RELEASE RACEGOERS are being urged to sign a petition at the May Racing Carnival that documents support for the jumps racing industry. Organised by Vote 1 Local Jobs candidate James Purcell, the petition will be presented to the Premier and tabled to parliament after the November state election. “Jumps racing opponents are vocal in their opposition so this petition is designed to highlight the significant support for jumps racing and allow supporters to have their message heard,” Mr Purcell said. “Jumps racing is an important industry that generates millions of dollars for regional businesses each year and supports a significant number of local jobs. “We need to record the support and counter the anti-jumps racing lobby.” Mr Purcell said there were a large number of jumps racing supporters but no organised push on their behalf to support the industry. “The polls are predicting the Napthine government will fall at the November election. Three years ago under the Labor Government jumps racing hung on day-to-day by only a thread. “Supporters need to band together to show the incoming government – whichever it may be – that this industry has strong support. It’s too late to wait for the election result, that’s why we’re doing it now. “We already have dozens of trainers and jockeys on board, including Australia’s leading trainer Chris Waller and successful jumps jockey Steve Patemen.” Mr Purcell will be at the entrance of the races today and tomorrow with the petition. “Please come along and show your support for jumps racing, so we ensure the state government understands how crucial the industry...
Media Release: New South-West Political Party
More jobs and greater investment for western Victoria are the aims of a new local political party established purposely to benefit our region. Vote 1 Local Jobs will be established by Moyne Shire mayor Cr James Purcell and he will stand at this year’s state election with the aim of securing a spot in the Upper House. Cr Purcell agreed to stand in the Upper House when presented with the likelihood of no representation west of Geelong or Ballarat if the Napthine government falls in the Victorian November election. Cr Purcell stood as an independent at the last state and federal election and is the most successful independent candidate in our region’s history. “The purpose of Vote 1 Local Jobs is to make a difference to western Victoria, to enhance our way of life and ultimately secure greater investment and more jobs in our region,” Cr Purcell said. “We’re not intending to change the government or defeat your local member – what we are intending to do is secure the fifth spot in the Upper House and that’s a very real possibility.” In a situation unique to south-west Victoria, two Liberal and two Labor representatives are usually elected to the Upper House, while the fifth elect usually comes from one of the minor parties. Our election system – which sees preferences between parties and a quota allocation – means there is a high probability of securing the fifth spot. “We’re not going to defeat the major parties, but we can definitely secure that fifth spot. To make Vote 1 Local Jobs a reality we need 500 members – and...
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