VOTERS in battleground Federal seats Corangamite and Wannon speak about their voting intentions.

WANNON

  • Colin Thompson, Hamilton

"They have probably called the election as soon as possible to try to get some momentum from Julia Gillard being in the seat. I will not vote for Labor; obviously due to their financial mismanagement, which has been to a level rarely seen before in Australian history."

  • Kelly Doolan, Hamilton

"I've always been a Liberal supporter so that is probably going to sway me that way. I think the refugee situation is important . . when we have children I want them to have the best opportunities."

  • Flavia Hill, Hamilton

"I'm very concerned about more of our good farm land going into trees (via MIS). Something needs to be done about it.I'm a swinging voter, but I'll probably vote Liberal, but I will have to check out the independents very closely."

  • Luke Mailes, Balmoral

"I'm a first-time voter so I am concerned about job availability and giving everyone a fair go. I'll look at both parties and keep an open mind.

CORANGAMITE

  • Gordon McDonald, Colac

"I would like to see some more balance in Canberra. I am a retired dairy farmer, and normally a Liberal, but I just don't want us to end up where a small party, such as the Greens, holds the balance of power."

  • Sheriden Scott, Colac

"I must admit I like the idea of a female running the country. And I have to admit Tony (Abbott) scares me a a bit, so I think I would like to give Julia (Gillard) a go."

  • Beatrice Harris, Colac

"I will be voting for Sarah Henderson, the Liberal candidate. Right now I am doing OK with my super and pension but we have bigger issues here, such as the highway, which must be fixed."

  • Wayne Grinham, Stonyford

"The unions are running this country. I don't think it matters who is in, Liberal or Labor, it is still the unions who are making the real decisions about what happens."