Thanks to the Deakin MBA, The Hon. Joe Hockey, Federal Member for North Sydney and Shadow Treasurer answers your top voted questions from OurSay.org live from Deakin Broadcast Studios on Monday, December 10, 2012. The event was hosted by Sky News Political Journalist, Mr Peter van Onselen and run by Deakin Film and Television students. Live streamed on YouTube and simulcast on Sky News, the event covered a number of topics. Questions are listed below along with the time in the broadcast if you'd like to skip ahead: 0 min - 4.20 - Introduction of Hangout members 4 min 20 sec Question 1 from Ricky Campbell-Allen Ricky is the Director of the Centre for New Public Education, an initiative of the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA). FYA is a national non-profit organisation focused on young people and specifically works to empower young people to shape their education and create social change. Ricky worked in the visual arts and consulting before becoming a teacher in NSW schools. More recently Ricky worked in Boston Public Schools district (USA) , managing federal education reform programs which aimed to improve students' performance and build the capacity of teachers and school leaders across the system. Question 1 802 votes, third highest votes on OurSay.org "In 2001, the Coalition government prioritised education funding to where it was needed most - areas of educational disadvantage. Shadow Minister Hockey, how would funding from a Coalition government address disadvantage to give all kids the opportunity to receive a great education? " 11 min 27 sec Question 2 from Peter Evans Peter is a 46 year old former lawyer who lives in Brisbane. He contracted Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and as a result have had to stop practicing his profession. He held the position of Head of the Qld ME Association for 7 years, and continues to fundraise for them as well as for the Hunter Foundation, which is the main medical research foundation for ME. Question 2 1,277 votes, second highest votes on OurSay.org "In a 2002 report the Royal Australasian College of Physicians estimated that ME could affect up to 0.7% of the population or about 160 000 Australians. Despite this, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has only ever funded one major biological project into the illness. Will the coalition require the NHMRC to do more?" 16 min 18 sec Question 3 from Daniel Carr Daniel is an Economics / Commerce graduate originally from Queensland. During University, he coordinated a supplementary economics tuition program and served on the board of the Business, Economics and Law Faculty. He is now teaching business and history at a public secondary school in country Victoria and recently gained a renewed appreciation for Brisbane winters. In his spare time he advocates for liberalism, marriage equality and an Australian Republic. Question 3 537 votes, 5th highest votes on OurSay.org "Mr. Hockey, as a member of the Liberal Party you have fought to protect 'welfare' payments to families earning significantly above the median income, promised to scrap a market based ETS in favour of a government 'pick-a-winner' approach, voted against deregulation in the wheat export industry and voted against legislation to enact gay marriage to name but a few illiberal positions taken. Does your conception of liberalism extend beyond a rather narrow small-government (sans extensive middle class welfare) fixation? If so, what liberalising political, social and civil liberty expanding legislation would a Coalition government pass? " 23 min 40 sec Question 4 from Heather Neil Heather has been the Chief Executive Officer of RSPCA Australia since 2006. RSPCA is a community based charity that aims to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection. RSPCA Australia has been campaigning to end the live export of animals for slaughter for more than 30 years. Question 4 758 votes, fourth highest votes on OurSay.org "There is a growing realisation in Australia that live export is not a sustainable industry in the long-term for Australian producers. If you were in government, how would you be helping farmers transition away from live exports?" 31 min 53 sec Question 5 from John Kloprogge John is a 29-year-old full-time retail worker living in Griffith, ACT. He was raised in the outersuburbs of Melbourne and has been with his male partner, whom he met at high school, for over 9 years. They would dearly like the opportunity to get married one day. He is also a board member of Australian Marriage Equality. Question 5 The highest voted for question on OurSay.org with 3,330 votes "Dear Mr Hockey, Will you abide by the wishes of your constituents by supporting marriage equality? And if not, will you at least advocate for a free vote for Coalition MPs?" 44 min 11 sec Close

• published: 11 Dec 2012
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