THE upcoming Federal Election has been announced for 21 May 2022 and News Of The Area is introducing you to the candidates for the election.

Alex Simpson holds a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and physics and has worked as a research assistant developing energy storage technology.

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Mr Simpson is running as a Labor candidate for the Lyne Electorate in the upcoming election and believes that the electorate deserves a voice.

“The serious problems that the people in this region are facing show that we aren’t properly represented.

“The neglect of our hospitals, for example, has a history going back years and despite the rhetoric, politicians at the state and federal level have so far failed to deliver on health promises.

“Thousands of people recognise these failings; many speak out, some take action by signing petitions, others join action groups or unions and so as a result of that I’ve decided to run for election,” he told News Of The Area.

As a son of a single mother, a leader of a youth theatre group and an active member in the community, Mr Simpson believes his experiences have helped him to understand some of the key issues that many members of the electorate face.

“I’ve seen how hard it can be to balance work and home life as a single parent, and how much harder that can get when parents aren’t given the right support.

“I’ve known young people who have suffered from family and domestic violence and it is shocking how prevalent it can be, and how important it is to get access to suitable support services,” Mr Simpson said.

Mr Simpson is a former battery researcher, working on new and better technologies to support an energy transition, and formerly worked at Liddell-Bayswater power stations.

“For every one person working in the fossil fuel industry, there are thousands more relying on the work they do.

“Those workers deserve respect, and their contributions need to be acknowledged.

“Labor’s focus has always been on working people, and they understand the importance of an energy transition, to protect both working people and our climate future.

“I believe my experience, in both battery research and the power industry, gives me a unique opportunity to understand that transition,” he said.

If elected, he hopes to focus on health, aged care, climate action and jobs and skills in the area, proudly supporting the announced Labor commitments.

Mr Simpson said that although he is a Labor party member, he encourages those with reservations to at least hear what he has to say.

“I’m not a Labor robot, I’m a local first-time candidate putting all their energy into getting better outcomes for this electorate.

“For me, the Labor platform is an opportunity, providing us with the tools to fix the problems that we all face,” he said.

By Tara CAMPBELL