ALP candidate Tully Fletcher By Catherine Watson
THE Australian Labor Party has selected Kilcunda resident Tully Fletcher, a director at Deloitte Australia, as the federal Labor candidate for Monash.
A third generation Gippslander, Mr Fletcher grew up in Wonthaggi and stood as the Greens candidate for Bass in the 2006 Victorian election.
He was senior adviser to the Victorian Attorney-General from 2014-2019 and earlier worked as executive officer to the Chancellor of the Australian National University, former federal minister Gareth Evans.
The selection adds to an intriguing contest for Monash, with two high-profile independent candidates, including current MP Russell Broadbent.
THE Australian Labor Party has selected Kilcunda resident Tully Fletcher, a director at Deloitte Australia, as the federal Labor candidate for Monash.
A third generation Gippslander, Mr Fletcher grew up in Wonthaggi and stood as the Greens candidate for Bass in the 2006 Victorian election.
He was senior adviser to the Victorian Attorney-General from 2014-2019 and earlier worked as executive officer to the Chancellor of the Australian National University, former federal minister Gareth Evans.
The selection adds to an intriguing contest for Monash, with two high-profile independent candidates, including current MP Russell Broadbent.
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Candidates so far Liberal Party - Mary Aldred Labor Party – Tully Fletcher Independent – Russell Broadbent Independent – Deb Leonard Greens – Terence Steele National Party – to be announced |
A former Liberal stronghold, the seat became marginal at the 2022 election when the ALP's Jessica O’Donnell came within 2.9 per cent of knocking off Mr Broadbent.
A long-time Liberal MP, Mr Broadbent resigned from the party after members selected Mary Aldred in November 2023. His defection opens the door for the National Party to contest the seat for the first time in many years. It has selected a candidate but is yet to announce them. |
Greens candidate Terence Steele The Greens Party has selected Terence Steele, a semi-retired teacher from Kardella South with family ties to the engineering and railway industries of South Gippsland.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has yet to announce an election date. He must give at least 33 days’ notice and it must take place on or before May 17.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has yet to announce an election date. He must give at least 33 days’ notice and it must take place on or before May 17.