We've heard their policies, and seen their election pitches, but what we really want to know about the candidates for the seat of Goulburn is what makes them tick.
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What interests them?
Who are they when they aren't electioneering?
Who is the person behind the candidate, so to speak.
To help us find out about more about them, we asked each of the candidates to tell us five fun facts about themselves, along with their top five books, top five movies, top five TV shows and top five singers or songs.
Here's what Outdoor Recreation Party candidate Wal Ashton had to say.
- One of my first memories of success was winning the three legged race at Tudor House, my most recent was winning the Coffs Harbour Bridge Congress with my daughter and her fiancee last year
- I played rugby against the old St Pats in 1959 and won, Simon Poidevin wasn't nearly old enough to be representing!
- One of my first jobs was as a boundary rider in central west NSW
- I was the first person in NSW to operate a dude ranch (farm stay), I stopped when I realised I could deliver fun but I struggled to deliver good food, and soldiers and tourists march on their stomach!
- My first attempt at politics was electioneering in Lithgow for my brother in 1975 - it was the first time the Liberals outpolled the Labor party in that town.
Buddy Holly - Rave On: He produced so many hits in such a short space of time. I remember, taking my daughter to the "buddy holly story" more than 20 years ago in London -it's a great show
Jo Cocker - Little Help from my friends: One of the greatest blues singers of the 20th Century
The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby: They are absolute legends and great lyricists
Elton John - Tiny Dancer: Easy listening....and I've saved the best for last...
The Rolling Stones - Satisfaction: They're my generation.
The Tipping Point: Malcolm Gladwell is a behavioural economist and has fascinating insights into how the world really works. The book gave me the courage to run for election because I think we're at a tipping point and we need a leader to take advantage of it.
To Kill a Mockingbird: I haven't met someone who doesn't enjoy reading this classic
Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr Seuss: I read this book countless times to all four of my children
Puckoon by Spike Milligan: I read it in hospital age 21, having broken my neck, tackling a kiwi in New Zealand playing rugby - it was one of the few things that made me laugh at the time.
Schindler's List: I've always been fascinated by the Holocaust and I found the book even more moving than the film
Gone with the Wind: Read it in a day (which is rare for me). Liked the book way more than the movie
Forrest Gump: it has the best soundtrack and is a real feel good
Ryan's Daughter: about the first world war in Ireland
Ruthless People: it amused me a lot
The Shining: Jack Nicholson was spooky - RedRum!
The Hurt Locker: it gives a great insight into the harsh price of war on a soldier
Aside from the business channel, ABC news or the cricket, rugby or a big sporting event (which my TV is regularly tuned to) I've enjoyed:
Seinfeld: one of the best comedies of the last 20 years. I love the self deprecating Jewish humour
The Frost Report: This features all the people from Monty Python and was one of the first comedies to reach the country on television which I enjoyed.
Eggheads: quiz show on the ABC - the questions are challenging but possible
Roy and HG during the 2000 olympics: they were hilarious commentary
Insiders: it's one of the few shows I have on record. I've always had an interest and passion for politics.