The federal election campaigns are well and truly under way, with the former triple j host Alex Dyson revealing his own campaign policies via interpretive dance.

Just last month, it was revealed that “triple j breakfast host, bar owner, DJ, and all-round political newbie” Alex Dyson was set to run as a last-minute independent candidate in the upcoming election.

Heading off against current Education Minister Dan Tehan, Dyson is running in his home electorate of Wannon, Victoria, and notes that he aims to be “a voice for all people”, citing disillusionment as a main problem in today’s political climate.

Of course, you wouldn’t go out and blindly vote for someone like Alex Dyson just because he’s one of the most familiar faces in recent radio history, would you? No, of course not, you’d need to know his policies first.

Well, that’s exactly what Alex Dyson has given us today, delivering them in a manner only he can.

Sharing a video on social media earlier today, Alex Dyson formally revealed his campaign policies, revealing them through the age-old method of interpretive dance.

Using some of the most impressive and flexible moves we’ve seen a non-gymnast deliver, Dyson explained that he aims to provide “forward thinking environmental policies”, “investment in renewable energy”, “upgraded transport options”, and a “greater focus on mental health” in the election, whilst remaining “independent from the Canberra bubble.”

In a recent press release, Alex Dyson explained the reasoning behind his decision to run in the election with the wit and flair we’ve come to expect from him.

“I am a 30 year old Australian, and yet haven’t voted in a Federal Election where the new Prime Minister has governed for a full term,” he explained. “There’s no wonder voters are disillusioned. It’s dire, but I want to do my best to re-illusion them.”

“I trust the people of Wannon to vote for a better candidate more than I do the current politicians to decide to stop unfairly dispersing taxpayers money,” Dyson continued. “Non-marginal seats have just as many problems as marginal ones, and should be treated that way.”

“In order to avoid the obvious conflicts of interests and scandals that plague all political parties I will be funding the entire campaign from my own pocket,” he added.

“Sure this means that the sausage sizzles won’t have the best quality meat and all my graphic design will be done by me in Microsoft Paint, but it’s a small price to pay for integrity.”

While it remains to be seen just how far Alex Dyson’s political efforts will take him, we’re pretty sure that he’s set to be one of the few politicians in the running who actually has a sense of humour.

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