The document outlines the basic structure for a political campaign speech, beginning with an anecdote to engage the audience followed by background on the candidate and town. It then discusses the main issue facing the town, outlining the current situation and proposed solutions. The speech also addresses four additional issues and how they relate to the central issue, and closes by calling on the community to take action together to create a healthier, stronger, and more prosperous town.

1. Basic Structure

2. Anecdote to gain the
audience attention.

3. Background information
on my life and how I
came to run for
parliament.

4. Background of the town:
◦ What we are known for
◦ What we are proud of

5. Background information
on my prior employment
to portray me as an
authoritative person on
the issues I stand for.

6. Anecdote surrounding
the main issue as seen in
another town.

7. Issue #1:
◦ (Central Idea)
◦ Current climate
◦ Solution

8. Summary of the
surrounding issues to the
central idea that will also
improve through the
Issue #1 solution.

9. Issue #2:
◦ Current climate
◦ Solutions
◦ How it fits in with the bigger
picture of Issue #1

10. Issue #3
◦ Current climate
◦ Solutions
◦ How it fits in with the bigger
picture of Issue #1

11. Issue #4
◦ Current climate
◦ Solutions
◦ How it fits in with the bigger
picture of Issue #1

12. Issue #5
◦ Current climate
◦ Solutions
◦ How it fits in with the bigger
picture of Issue #1

13. Summary of issues and
how they all relate to
Issue #1 (the central idea)

14.  End
I can’t do this alone...
◦ A healthy community needs the community
to act.
◦ A strong community needs the community
to act.
◦ A prosperous community needs the
community to act.
Now is the time to act Bundaberg.