The Victorian Farmers Federation has rescheduled its state election forum to Tuesday, November 8.
The forum was originally scheduled to be held on Monday, November 7, but was postponed due to the region’s floods.
It has since been moved to Tuesday, but the change of date has also meant a change in venue from the Shepparton RSL Club to the GV Hotel, High St, Shepparton.
Sitting member Suzanna Sheed will be joined by Liberal candidate Cheryl Hammer and Nationals candidate Kim O’Keeffe at the forum.
A VFF spokesperson said candidates would be asked about their positions on key issues outlined in its Fair Go for Regional Victoria election policy statement launched in June.
VFF president Emma Germano will host the forum and said it would be a great opportunity for the candidates to share their vision for the local community.
The forum is free and open to anyone wishing to attend. Bookings are not required.
Bell rings for candidates at migrant women’s event
Candidates Cheryl Hammer (Liberal), Kim O’Keeffe (Nationals) and sitting member Suzanna Sheed (Independent) will attend an event hosted by migrant women in the city on Thursday, November 10.
The event is being held at La Trobe University in conjunction with the Ethnic Council and the Door Bells Migrant Women’s Network.
Women from migrant communities will ask the candidates questions on issues that matter to them and their communities.
Door Bells Migrant Women’s Network vice-president Khadija Fatima said the event is a breakthrough opportunity for migrant women in the region.
“This will be an interesting, first-ever opportunity from The Door Bells for migrant women in Shepparton,” she said.
Event details
When: Thursday, November 10, from 5pm until 7pm.
Where: ground floor, La Trobe University, 210 Fryers St, Shepparton.
Entry is free. Light refreshments will be served and child minding will be available.
Women from migrant communities are invited to send their questions to tdb.mwn@gmail.com
Bookings are essential via EventBrite.