In breaking news , a Magnetic Island forum by candidates in the Herbert electorate of North Queensland was informed that Phil Thompson (LNP) could not attend because he is in hospital . Thompson was seen at a market on The Strand , Townsville, the night before .
The forum was also told that Clive Palmer, who had earlier indicated a desire to stand against the incumbent MHR for Herbert, Cathy O'Toole ( ALP) , had twice been invited to attend, but had not responded , strengthening the strong belief he will not personally contest the marginal seat .
Apart from Ms. O'Toole , other candidates who fronted were the superbly named Sam Blackadder (Greens) , Australian head of the Shanghai based Jinko Solar , a major world manufacturer of solar powered products ; Nanette Radeck (Katters Australian Party ), a teacher.
Apart from Ms. O'Toole , other candidates who fronted were the superbly named Sam Blackadder (Greens) , Australian head of the Shanghai based Jinko Solar , a major world manufacturer of solar powered products ; Nanette Radeck (Katters Australian Party ), a teacher.
Held in the RSL , from left , State Member for Townsville , Scott Stewart ; MHR for Herbert Cathy O'Toole ; Sam Blackadder ( Greens) .
Ms. Radeck , above, not wearing a 10 gallon hat , like the rest of the boyos in the KAP camp, described as a boys' club , who also seem keen on the idea of plugging them thar crocodiles . No one represented Hanson's One Nation at the forum .
