Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Mulgrave by-election

David LIMBRICK (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (13:30): Last year, back when the Libertarian Party was known as the Liberal Democrats, a journalist was out interviewing random members of the crowd at one of our election launch events. It was then that I first saw a mum, holding a young child on her hip, speaking off the cuff about why she was attracted to the Libertarian movement. She spoke so eloquently I had to ask around to find out who she was. It turns out her name was Ethelyn King. She was motivated to join our party because of her firsthand experience of government excess. She is one of many smart young mums who I am delighted to say have invigorated the membership of the Libertarian Party in recent years.

I tell you this because Ethelyn is running for the Libertarians now in the seat of Mulgrave. I know the people of Mulgrave must be getting weary of elections, but voting for the Libertarian Party is one reason to be enthusiastic. She is an outstanding candidate who grew up in the area and does not need to look for Mulgrave on a map. I have no doubt that replacing the former Premier with Ethelyn King would be a terrific upgrade, both for the people of Mulgrave and for the Parliament of Victoria. I thank Ethelyn and our hardworking members for their campaigning and wish her well on the weekend.