What was it that motivated you most to enter politics?

As a proud Australian and a mother, I am deeply concerned with the direction this country is heading in.

I’ve been following politics carefully for approximately 12 years and have realised that something has gone terribly wrong.

What led you to run in this year's election?

I believe Australia will become unrecognisable under another three years of Anthony Albanese and Labor. So this year for me is the most important election of my lifetime.

One Nation policies deserve a seat at the table in Australian politics and I am running to contribute to the overall result in NSW to gain a seat in the Senate.

What do you think people tend to misunderstand about politics in Calare?

It pretty easy to see which candidates are funded by the top end of town and who is in it for the right reasons and I hope voters notice this.

You're running as a One Nation candidate, what does it mean to you?

I’m extremely proud to be running for One Nation.

Pauline Hanson has always been right. She has been vilified, chastised, called horrible names and treated appallingly and at the end of the day, Australians are too gutless to now admit that she was right all along.

How will you work with other country MPs to influence change?

Given how strong and controversial One Nation policies are, this would be a difficult task.

What has your experience been in the community before running for Calare? How have you helped locals in the region?

My town is Orange. Orange is quite a woke, left wing town as there are so many people from Sydney who have moved here over the years.

The surrounding towns of Calare are more rural and down to the earth. These are the farming communities who provide your food and fibre whom I have been helping to fight renewables on their agricultural land.

I have been a strong fighter against Orange City Council and their financial support of the LGBTQI Rainbow Festival.

I was heavily involved in the No Campaign on The Voice Referendum which we won overwhelmingly.

What have you heard are the biggest issues for residents across Calare, and what will you do about them if elected?

Since the COVID-19 pandemic timber, electrical and plumbing materials have sky rocked. One Nation is committed to reducing the cost of new homes and stabilising the construction sector. Our plan includes a five-year GST moratorium on building materials used in new homes up to a value of $1 million.

What are your next steps going forward? How will you keep contributing to the community independent of an election result.

I have made a vow to fight until the end to stop reckless renewables destroying our prime agricultural land in the Central West.

I will put pressure on the elected MP to support our farming communities fighting wind and solar factories and look after all the wonderful small businesses which make our communities of Calare so special.

CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER HUGHES