Sunday 8 May 2022 12:47 AM Australia election 2022: Why Scott Morrison chose baby-faced John Goody, 21, as ... trends now
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He's fresh out of high school and a part-time job at his local Woolworths - and now this 21-year-old is Scott Morrison's pick to run for a seat in Sydney's south.
John Goody is challenging Labor frontbencher Linda Burney, 65, for the electorate of Barton where he grew up, an area which folds in suburbs from Banksia to Wolli Creek.
Mr Goody would be a pathbreaking candidate given he is three decades younger than the average age of an Australian parliamentarian, which is 51.
The young man, pictured wearing braces in a recent photo, worked part time at Woolworths before landing a full-time job as an administrative assistant for employment relations company Employsure last year.
John Goody (pictured) is challenging Labor frontbencher Linda Burney, 65, for the Sydney electorate of Barton where he grew up
Ms Burney (pictured) said: 'I'm always glad to see people sticking their hand up to represent their community'
The Liberal Party website says Mr Goody's job experience means he 'knows from experience the importance of a strong economy to create employment opportunities.'
His page adds: 'As part of the Morrison Liberal Team, John will work to
