Tony Windsor joins Twitter but denies hes started his re-election campaign
FEDERAL independent MP Tony Windsor has launched two new social media accounts, but denies the move is the start of his re-election campaign.
"I've always said the world is run by those who turn up, so thanks for turning up to join me on Twitter. Should be an interesting debate!" the member for New England said in his very first tweet.
Earlier today the 62-year-old MP from northern NSW, published his tonywindsormp Twitter and Facebook sites.
"Any thoughts on protecting water resources from mining and CSG, Gonski education reforms, or Constitutional recognition of local government?" he also tweeted.
The independent held his seat in 2010 with a thumping 61.88 per cent of the vote but faces a voter backlash over his support for the minority Labor government.
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Mr Windsor said he'd been reluctant to join social media sites because he was "more focused on getting things done, rather than telling people about it".
But a young supporter at a recent meeting in Tamworth persuaded him to take the plunge.
Mr Windsor denied the move was the start of his election campaign, despite the accounts being published a day after Prime Minister Julia Gillard called the September 14 poll.
"I'm glad the Prime Minister has announced the date of the election so far in advance, as I believe it gives people and businesses certainty," Mr Windsor said.
"But that doesn't mean I'm going to start campaigning for the next parliament."
Mr Windsor confirmed last year he would run again for New England.
By 4.30pm (AEST) today the MP's twitter account had attracted more than 1505 followers.
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