FORMER Warialda farmer Mark Coulton has been endorsed to run as the Nationals candidate for Parkes at the next federal election.
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Mr Coulton was picked as the Nats’ candidate at a pre-selection meeting on the weekend.
This will be the fifth time Mr Coulton has contested the NSW seat which counts Gunnedah, Narrabri and Moree in its boundaries.
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“I am honoured to have been pre-selected by the National Party at the weekend,” Mr Coulton said.
“I have found it a privilege to represent the interests of the people of the Parkes electorate, and the diverse communities across nearly half the State.
Mr Coulton, 60, was first elected to parliament in 2007 and was promoted to assistant minister for trade, tourism and investment in March this year.
“Eleven years as the Member for Parkes has given me a strong foundation and a keen knowledge of the rural and regional communities I represent,” he said.
“With many exciting projects in the pipeline, there are wonderful opportunities in this electorate for people, businesses and industry to flourish.
“I endeavour to continue to work hard for my constituents now and into the future.”
The Parkes electorate consists of almost 400,000 square kilometres, covering 18 Local Council Areas as well as the Unincorporated Area of Far West NSW.