The Palmer United Party’s (PUP) lead Senate candidate for Tasmania, Kevin Morgan, said the state was being starved of support because of the electoral fundraising habits of the Liberal Party.
“With Arthur Sinodinos defying orders to appear before the Senate fundraising inquiry, it has become clear that the Liberal Party raises the majority of its funds from mainland foundations,’’ Mr Morgan said.
“Successive Liberal Party ministers have starved Tasmania of the support and incentives it needs because their priorities are with the mainland where their party funds are being derived.
“Only the Palmer United Party, with the balance of power in the Senate, can fight to give Tasmania the attention it deserves.
“Tasmania has reached the stage where there is a chance for real change which I can help deliver if elected to the Senate,’’ Mr Morgan said.
“It is not good enough that Tasmania is missing gout and people had to leave due to lack of opportunity.
“We need a better life here and now,’’ Mr Morgan said.
“In 2014 when Palmer United held the balance of power in the Senate we stopped the budget and protected Australians’ way of life.
“The coming election gives Tasmania real opportunity for change. Senator Dio Wang, myself and other PUP Senators, with the balance of power, will help put Tasmania back on the map,’’ Mr Morgan said.
Kevin Morgan, Palmer United Party’s (PUP) lead Senate candidate for Tasmania
