There’s plenty of debate around whether the seat of Melton is going to stay Labor, swing Liberal, or go to an independent at the state election. Liam McNally spoke with Melton residents at Woodgrove Shopping Centre to ask people who they think will win, and how they plan to vote.
Kevin
I don’t know [who will win], I’m half-half. The biggest thing that concerns me is potholes. They fix it, and then two days later it’s back to the same as it was if not worse. I’ve hit probably 20 potholes in the last month alone.
Jennette
[I plan to vote for Daniel] Andrews. I just figure he’s done a fair bit since he’s been in, but then, being honest, it doesn’t matter who gets in you’re never happy whatever they do, do you know what I mean?
Kim
Definitely not Labor, I wish that the west would vote them out so we could have some actual change and get things happening, because we keep voting for the same party and nothing happens. Usually the independents get my vote.
Anthony
I’m not very excited, both sides I think are full of fake promises that never come true and I think they’re just trying to get into the position. I haven’t decided, I might go one of the minor parties, maybe a Greens or something.
Ryan
I hope Labor wins. I work in construction, so I just want job security and you don’t know if you’ll get it if you vote Liberal.
