Mal Hingston's Bold Stance: Supporting Jobs Over Anti-Industry Candidates

Mal Hingston's Commitment to Local Industries

Braddon Liberal candidate Mal Hingston has made headlines with his how-to-vote card that places a candidate from Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party near the top of his preferences. This move signals his strong stance against candidates who oppose local industries, particularly the salmon and forestry sectors.

Methorst is listed second on Hingston’s how-to-vote card (left), while being last on Urquhart’s (right)

Hingston emphasizes that candidates who are anti-jobs and anti-opportunities have been placed at the bottom of his card. He specifically called out The Greens and certain independents who are not supportive of the industries that drive employment in the region.

“Anyone that’s anti-jobs, anti-opportunities that want to shut down, particularly the salmon industry or our forestry industry, they’ve gone right to the bottom,” Hingston stated.

Focus on Employment

His campaign has consistently focused on employment and supporting local industries. Hingston asserted, “I’m all about jobs and opportunities and supporting our industries, so those people that aren’t aligned with that are right down the bottom, everyone else is just in the middle.”

Braddon is set to be a key seat at this federal election. Image / Pulse (File)

In contrast, Labor’s Braddon candidate Anne Urquhart placed Methorst last on her own how-to-vote card, emphasizing that preference decisions are controlled by party headquarters, not individual candidates.

Labor candidate Anne Urquhart placed Methorst last on her how-to-vote card