With the Federal Election upon us, the Central Hunter Business Chamber felt it would be the perfect opportunity to have all the potential candidates for the Federal Seat of Hunter the opportunity to address and take questions from business owners and operators. The format will enable each candidate a short opportunity as an opening address, attendees will be required to write their questions down on paper, these will be placed in a barrel and pulled out randomly (by organizers) - each candidate will have up to approx 1 minute to provide a response, this will enable us to have as many questions as possible answered.

Local business, from home based, small, medium and large are all encouraged to attend, business in the Hunter face a number of challenges from tax, employees, compliance including government red tape and general business confidence and economic conditions, and the most important issue regards power supply and pricing.

At the conclusion to breakfast candidates will be able to talk to individuals, one on one to discuss any other concerns.

Our event will be a opportunity to ask questions in a respectful manner over the amazing breakfast and coffee that the Crowne Plaza is known for, our hot breakfast will be served as full table service, with seasonal fruit and freshly baked pastries, orange / apple Juice and freshly brewed tea and coffee.

The Candidates for Hunter are:

The Hon Joel Fitzgibbon - Labour current incumbent

Josh Angus - Nationals - Candidate  (pending endorsement)

Stuart Bonds - One Nation Candidate

Paul Davies - United Australia Party - Candidate

Janet Murray - Greens - Candidate