Union Boss Defends Naming and Shaming Underperforming Labor MPs

DATA & FIGURES

23 Labor MPs and candidates with zero conversations, 86 doors knocked on by premier Jacinta Allan, 32 conversations with voters by the premier, 35 doors knocked on by Ben Carroll, 11 conversations with voters by Ben Carroll, 270 conversations with constituents by Sarah McKenzie, 180 conversations by Uros Rasic, and 159 conversations by Meng Heang Tak.

THE SCENARIO

The scenario revolves around the Victorian Labor party's efforts to campaign and engage with constituents ahead of the November election. The union movement, led by Luke Hilakari, is planning its biggest election campaign ever and wants to identify which MPs and candidates are actively campaigning to decide where to focus its efforts.

DIRECT QUOTE

"I was frankly enraged to learn that 23 MPs or candidates have had ZERO conversations with voters in the last fortnight." — Luke Hilakari, Secretary, Victorian Trades Hall Council

BBN INSIGHT

The situation highlights the importance of grassroots engagement and campaigning in politics. The union movement's decision to name and shame underperforming MPs and candidates underscores the need for Labor to take a more active and engaged approach to campaigning.