Matt O'Sullivan (WA, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I wish to draw this chamber's attention to the Liberal Party's excellent candidate in the electorate of Tangney, Howard Ong. I've had the privilege of getting to know Howard over the past two years, and what I see is a committed, engaged and, importantly, caring person who would deliver real results in Tangney. When Howard and his wife, Hilda, moved to Australia from Singapore over 28 years ago Howard started his own successful small IT business, and he has been giving back to his community by volunteering across numerous initiatives for decades now. By standing as a candidate for the upcoming election, he wants to serve the community now in a representative way. I can't think of anyone better to represent the Tangney community in the southern suburbs of Perth.

Howard has hit the ground running in Tangney. He's already out there on the hustings, doorknocking and getting around as many community groups and businesses as possible. An important trait in any member of parliament is their willingness to listen, and Howard is doing just that. He is speaking to locals, and it's clear that many residents are concerned about the direction in which this government is taking our country. Australians all over are feeling the pinch. Small businesses are hurting and communities, sadly, are feeling unsafe. Just last week, Howard mentioned that his local tennis club faces over $20,000 in increased electricity bills, a barber in his area pays more than $10,000 monthly in rent, and many residents are saying that their mortgages are unsustainable.

Prime Minister Albanese is neglecting to address the real problems facing Western Australians. He does not get WA, but Howard Ong does. Howard is a real local who will deliver real results, and I would encourage anyone living in Tangney to give Howard their full support.