National Party
Q. What do you believe are the main issues facing the electorate right now?
The ability of businesses to operate profitably and therefore employ people. There is too much government intervention in what they do. Irrigation water policy, industrial relations policy and energy are three areas where the current approach is not working for business.
Q. What is your opinion of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, and open tender water buybacks, specifically?
I am fundamentally against open tender water buybacks and any attempt to remove further water from the consumptive pool. If it has a negative socio-economic impact (and it would), it can’t be allowed to happen.
Q. What policy do you believe would make the greatest difference to cost-of-living?
Policies that support business productivity and therefore reduce inflation, leading to interest rate reductions. An energy policy that really brings down the price of energy as opposed to the $250 reduction plan that actually resulted in $1,300 increases to power prices. That involves a steadier transition and more gas in the system.
Q. In your opinion, why are you the best representative for Nicholls?
I have the experience of a first term, am deeply engaged with the community and its needs and concerns and will possibly be part of a coalition government than can deliver for regional Australia and therefore Nicholls.
