One on one with newly-elected independent MP, Gregor_The_Beggar

^{BY JAMES JAMESONSON}

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The recent 'Super Sunday' by-elections saw the surprise election of an independent candidate quite new to the political scene. u/Gregor_The_Beggar won the New South Wales seat of Robertson against former MP u/JaydenDaGamer15, in part thanks to the endorsement of the Liberals, United Democrats and Nationals. Gregor ultimately won the seat with an impressive 57.3% of the vote.

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This week, National Review's chief political correspondent, James Jamesonson, sat down to interview the newly-elected Member of Parliament.

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James: I appreciate you making time for this interview today. If I can first ask you, what inspired you to get involved in politics?

Gregor: Futurism, Transhumanism, Technology. These are all things Australians must be prepared for and we must prioritize. I consider myself an industrialist (though I do recognize the need for good climate change policy and reform) but the Australian people and Federal politics must recognize the very present benefits to business and consumers technological growth can offer. I dream of the Automated Revolution, I dream of good policy to uplift all Australians and I dream of the brighter future to come. Robertson dreams with me and dreams are what runs new-time Federal MP's. Furthermore, regional development has always been a massive issue I believe I can address. The supercity model which is used throughout Australia has left regional Australia more marginalized and sometimes without basic infrastructure. A firm, good federal policy on regional transportation and infrastructure affairs will come along way to combating gentrification and rising house prices while bettering the growth of regional Australia to offer a more efficient and sustainable method of urban growth.

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"I dream of the Automated Revolution, I dream of good policy to uplift all Australians and I dream of the brighter future to come."

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James: How do you see yourself on the politically spectrum? Do you lean towards a particular ideology?

Gregor: I'd say I'm more just a broad futurist really. While many of my policies are more right-wing and many of my reforms rely on the market, I guess many might say I'm a bit of an authoritarian in terms of getting the best done for Australians while a libertarian in social matters. Someone once described me as an 'Authoritarian Industrialist' which I feel is the best descriptor of my ideology in many ways. Ultimately, I recognize a lot of policy from both side is likely to cause the best future-focused policy for the Australian people and we must stop a constant process where we engage in policy only thinking of the now or the next election and start thinking of the long term future of Australians.

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James: Now, you ran against a seasoned former MP, and despite being relatively new to the political scene, you won your seat. Why do you think this happened?

Gregor: Well I think it's due to actual effective, reliable solutions which I offered the Australian people to put it lightly. My rhetoric was solely in favour of the marginalized regional communities and the issues they care about. Transport, infrastructure, education and technology which benefits them. All of this is what matters to regional Australians and I feel that's what won over many votes. There is of course the idea that has led to the rise of Independents in Australia and that is the shear fact that only independents can truly represent the viewpoints of their electorate the best. Being an MP solely dedicated to their electorates best interests and not being bound by party lines leads to ideals being made manifest and leads to truly reliable representation without any partisan strings attached in many ways.

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"...that is the shear fact that only independents can truly represent the viewpoints of their electorate the best."

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James: What would you like to achieve for your electorate of Robertson?

Gregor: Better regional infrastructure and transportation funding in a Federal budget is my main priority with the people of Robertson and for regional Australians throughout the nation. We must break the supercity model of urban growth and start exploring reliable and good avenues to build up the lands surrounding major urban centers to prevent the urban-regional-rural divide. We must ensure that regional infrastructure accommodates the basic needs of Australians and that transportation provides the very best for regional Australians such as those in places like, say, Morriset and allows them to travel for employment to Newcastle and Sydney. Some other issues I am passionate about is cutting down on re-offending rates, boost education opportunities for disabled and aboriginal children throughout Australia and promote good foreign alliances throughout the pacific. All of this will help Robertson tackle crime, boost education for the marginalized and provide economic goodwill in the pacific to encourage immigration and economic development from it.

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"We must ensure that regional infrastructure accommodates the basic needs of Australians and that transportation provides the very best for regional Australians..."

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James: One more question before I let you go, Mr Beggar. How do you view this current government, and the Prime Minister? Would you support the government in the event of a motion of no confidence?

Gregor: No comment

James: Mr Beggar, thank you very much for your time.

Gregor: Thank you for your time. ●