Lyndal Howison - Labor for Bennelong

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• published: 28 May 2016
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Meet Lyndal Howison - Below message from Lyndal --- I’m delighted to be running as Labor's candidate for the seat of Bennelong in the 2016 federal election. I’ve lived in North Ryde for three years with my husband and daughter, who attends a local public school. I work as a manager at a not-for-profit that raises funds for medical research, and I have previously worked in the finance sector. I grew up in the north western suburbs of Sydney, attended a public high school and then UTS where I gained a degree in Business. I have held office as a councillor on Leichhardt Council (2008-2012), and after a rewarding term on council, my family made the decision to move to North Ryde. As we head towards a federal election, I’m looking forward to hearing from people in Bennelong about what matters to you. What matters to me is working towards a more compassionate society, sustained by rewarding jobs and a rich, diverse culture. I want a country that embraces change and transparency, where the needs of working families are prioritised. Where money doesn’t buy influence, and where we work together to find solutions to inequality and disadvantage. I’m running because I want an Australia that delivers on commitments to environmental sustainability, is committed to a great quality education and healthcare for all. But I’m also concerned that we’re not investing to achieve that future. Education is an investment in the future. It’s the key to equality; it opens the door for kids from low income families. The Liberals have cut $30 billion from Australian schools and I have no doubt this will hold us back. This is a huge missed opportunity to launch Australia’s future. And these cuts hit home for me, because my daughter is at our local primary school. Bennelong has only been held by Labor once in its history. It means our electorate has been taken for granted, and we have missed opportunities to be part of progressive solutions to the key issues facing our country. Whether it be critical funding for our schools or marriage equality, we know that our current government is on the wrong side of history. This will be a tough election for us to win. But I’m looking forward to standing as a local representative, with close links to our community and heartfelt dedication to the cause of social justice. I will run a grassroots campaign and I am aiming to engage and mobilise supporters to show Bennelong residents that they deserve a better type of MP. Friends, I will also be asking for your help. To run a campaign that makes Bennelong proud I need people like you supporting me. Please sign up to Volunteer today.