Esperance, Wheatbelt electorate of Roe faces worker and water shortages
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MarMarch 2021 at 8:05am
Wagin Shire President Phillip Blight says shearing is one of many sectors impacted by worker shortages.
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The seat of Roe is among the few statewide that is expected to remain conservative after WA goes to the polls
The odds strongly favour incumbent National Party MP Peter Rundle
Community leaders believe worker shortages and water security will be front of mind for many voters
But this year, Roe candidate David Dwyer believes voters in his region will be more concerned with finding workers to fill existing jobs.