WHERE I STAND ON ISSUES
Public Transport
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Expand and improve public transport links in urban areas
Housing
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Fill empty homes, and repurpose underused buildings if practical
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Use State-owned entities to provide housing if private developers are unable
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Expand manufacturing of prefabricated homes, for supply by non-profit entities
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Crack down on land banking, zombie developments, and unnecessary delays by both developers and local councils
Small Business
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Simplify regulations and compliance for small businesses, so that they can invest more easily in boosting productivity
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Raise the staff limit for small business to 25 employees, up from the current 15
Rural and Regional Areas
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Invest in regional infrastructure and services
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Upgrade and strengthen regional roads and highways
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Improve and expand regional railways
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Protect farmland, and manage water and natural resources sustainably
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Support regional economies while managing their transition