Douglas Shire: Your guide to voting in the Federal Election
FEDERAL ELECTION 2019
Douglas Shire residents will have six candidates to choose from within the Leichhardt electorate when they go to the polls on Saturday, in what is expected to be a closely fought Federal election.
Warren Entsch, who has represented Leichhardt since 2010 will be up against five candidates: Jen Sackley (United Party Australia), Dan McCarthy (Katter Australia Party), Elida Faith (Labor), Chad Anderson (Independent) and Gary Oliver (Australian Greens).
Entsch, the sitting member, has campaigned on his experience, dedication and effectiveness and is not concerned if he upsets a few people in getting things done.
He has been the driving force behind a renewable energy micro grid for the Daintree and has been just as vocal on improving the ferry crossing.
He has advocated two options: the introduction of a second ferry; or the construction of a bridge across the river. “And we are not talking about another Sydney Harbour Bridge,” he has said.
The other candidates have campaigned on promoting the region, opening it up to greater opportunities and growing the area.
Early polling is available from 8.30am until 5.30pm tomorrow at the Port Douglas Community Hall.
On Saturday, the polling booths open at 8.00am and close at 6.00pm.
Douglas Shire residents and visitors can vote at the following polling stations on Saturday:
Daintree: Daintree State School, 4-8 Dagmar Street
Diwan: Alexandra Bay State School, 1630 Cape Tribulation Road
Miallo: Miallo State School, Miallo Road
Mossman: Mossman State School, 30-34 Front Street
Port Douglas: Port Douglas Community Hall, 13-29 Mowbray Street
Wonga Beach: Wonga Beach State School, 48 Snapper Island Drive
Wujal Wujal: Wujal Wujal CDEP Centre, 1 Hartwig Street