In this episode, we talk to Brian Mitchell, Member for Lyons in Tasmania, about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse.

Topics covered include:

• What an early pre-selection means
• The biggest issues for citizens of Lyons
• What happens behind the scenes between parties working together
• Why the media sells the debates as opposed to the agreements in Parliament
• How to expand your understanding of the world past what your experiences of the world are, especially through social media
• The role climate change will play in the next election
• Some of the processes of Parliament House
• The benefits of democracy
• The rise of fascism
• What economic security looks like
• The toxicity of social media
• How to get more women into politics
• How too much choice has led us away from compromise
• Juggling work and family life
• What sustainable agriculture and the future of agriculture looks like for Australia

About Mr Mitchell:

As someone who lives and works in Lyons, and who's raising a family there, Brian Mitchell is personally invested in making the shared community the best it can be.

Brian wants the children in Lyons to have the best shot in life, and that means great schools and training opportunities and access to secure jobs that pay well.

According to Brian, everyone in the community deserves access to affordable, quality healthcare, telecommunications and transport.

As an active member of Labor's Country Caucus and the Deputy Chair of the Agriculture and Water Resources committee, he is proud to be a strong voice in Canberra for regional communities and towns.

People often forget that Labor was born of the bush, under a tree during a shearers' strike for decent pay and conditions.

The mission for fair pay, safe, secure work and more equality in society continues today.