Speaking to The Leader about the campaign, the local candidate believes major political parties with the backing of corporate figureheads have been given large exposure in the campaign but he hopes his message has come across.

“The likes of multi-national and big mining companies putting money into both sides of politics are doing that for one reason – for a voice at the table,” he said.

“Democracy doesn’t allow for businesses and multi-national companies to be represented – it’s a democracy.

“I think it’s been quite clear as far as candidates are concerned, it’s a two-horse race and it has been frustrating and difficult to get our policies and positions heard.”

But that hasn’t stopped Mr Mailler from trying, and he’ll continue to travel across parts of the electorate in Scone and New England this week to meet community members and hear their concerns.

“What the next step after this election is about is our presence and education,” he said.

“What CountryMinded stands for, to sum it up, is about restoring some integrity and respectful contact between the electorate and the elected representative. 

“Democracy and fairness is what’s important, for people to understand who’s there and who’s contesting the election based on policies and principals.”