I intend to influence as many voters as possible to make a change and kick The Nationals out of this seat, even if we peg back the voting margin and make the seat a swinging seat.

You both have to have a good look at the water issues of Broken Hill, Menindee, Lower Darling and all locations south of Bourke on the Darling River.

Your government’s policies at both state and federal levels have failed the people of the Far West in water management.

Graziers and small irrigators have all but been wiped off the map and you have both stood by and said and done nothing, along with the previous federal member Sussan Ley.

Don’t expect me to give you a warm welcome if and when you decide to visit the area, including the Darling River and Menindee Lakes.

But I will dedicate my time to tell you where you have failed and what is required to rectify the water situation.

I can even organise a couple of places to visit in some of the worst- affected areas around Sunset Strip, Menindee, Wilcannia, Tolarno Station, if these kind people will let you onto their places that once were outback paradises.

Don’t ignore the people of the Far West, and when you do decide to visit, come out here with a plan to rectify the mismanagement of the MDBA, CEWH and NSW Water Authorities.

The invitation is on the table.

Darryn Clifton

Secretary Broken Hill and Darling River Action Group and Menindee Lakes: We Want Action