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Candidates' final word on Election 2025

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03 May 2025, 1:13 AM

Candidates' final word on Election 2025

Nationals candidate Jamie Chaffey is heading to Parkes and then to Dubbo to vote in the 2025 Federal seat of Parkes.


The final day of polling is underway and many will be wondering if the large electorate has any surprises in store.


The latest and last You Gov poll has indicated Nationals candidate Jamie Chaffey should win the seat of Parkes by a large margin on two party preferred 67 to 33 over Labor’s Nathan Fell.



Chaffey, if the National Opinion Polls are realised, will have to work from the opposition benches.


‘My wife Judy is coming with me and I will visit as many booths as I can and finish the day in Gunnedah," Chaffey said Ii his final pitch speaking in Parkes.


"I’ve had the most amazing privilege meeting some amazing people knocking on 24,000 doors and travelling over 36,000 kms.’’


Jamie Chaffey at West Wyalong. IMAGE: FB


‘’People are concerned with the 3 C’s, childcare, healthcare and aged care and when you leave town its about roads and telecommunications.


"The Nationals have a plan for real cost of living , including cheaper fuel, up to $1200 in tax relief and a plan for affordable power.’’



Labor’s Nathan Fell says the campaign has been enjoyable even in the face of a crushing defeat.


‘’People across the electorate have been warm and theres a lots to do to help our communities so I will continue to fight if Labor is re-elected tonight," said Fell.


"As a local voice for the Parkes electorate to keep the pressure on the Nationals. ‘’


Nathan Fell in Broken Hill. IMAGE: FB


Greens Trish Frail is hoping to see voters flow through from disaffected people frustrated by the stranglehold the Nats have on the seat.


‘’There is so much that needs to be done for people across this electorate and wouldn’t it be great if this seat became closer and marginal," she said.


Shooters, Fishers, Farmers Steven Pope believes many have had enough of the big parties and he wants voters to consider changing their vote.