Scott Rankin to Stand for TLP in Braddon

Media release – The Local Party, 13 April 2022

SCOTT RANKIN CANDIDACY IN MARGINAL ELECTORATE OF BRADDON – A GAME CHANGER!

The 2018 Tasmanian Australian of the Year Scott Rankin is running as an Independent Candidate for the Local Party in the Federal Election for the seat of Braddon.

“It’s absolutely thrilling to have Scott Rankin running for the Local Party in Braddon. Scott has been a tireless advocate for his community – especially for the young people of Braddon,” said Local Party Senate Candidate Leanne Minshull.

In 1992, motivated by the impending closure of the Burnie Paper Mill Scott founded Big hART, a NFP organisation which supports rural, regional and remote communities, working to bring invisible issues to public attention. This Braddon based organisation has delivered projects in over 50 communities, winning 45 awards.

Scott works at the coalface of some of our biggest challenges such as family violence prevention, homelessness, under-employment, intergenerational poverty, and the inequities faced by Indigenous young people in the justice system. Passionate about highlighting the issues faced by young people, and he wants to see real change on the national agenda.

“After 40 years of living and working and delivering for the community of Braddon at the grassroots, I want to have wider impact,” said Scott Rankin today.

Scott’s work has seen him collaborate with farmers, industry, corporates, food producers, government, councils, tourism stakeholders, Aboriginal Elders, small business, environmental and community groups to promote the assets of Braddon. In 2018 Scott was named the Tasmanian Australian of the Year, for his contribution to Tasmania.

“I want to take my passion for this electorate to a higher level. I want to ensure Braddon has a voice in Canberra. I want to ensure we move beyond the pork barrelling cycle of roads and rail. All members of our community have the right to thrive. We need a local member who is above politics, and has the track record for delivering not just for the few, but for the many.”