The federal election date of May 3 has been welcomed by Independent Candidate for Groom, Suzie Holt.
The federal election date of May 3 has been welcomed by Independent Candidate for Groom, Suzie Holt.
Ms Holt shook up the region in the 2022 election by reducing the incumbent’s margin from over 20% to just 7%, and has continued to act as a community advocate ever since.
“After the last election, I was encouraged to continue to take up the challenges of representing the issues faced by the people of Groom.
“So many people have told me of their frustration at the lack of representation by Mr Hamilton so I set up meetings with government and organisations who could help to address their concerns.
“These groups have included farmers with issues impacting on prime agriculture land, pursuing our health and hospital needs, our education requirements, our infrastructure needs such as Inland Rail and passenger rail, our housing needs, support for our disadvantaged and vulnerable, our energy needs, the impact of cost of living on our community, business opportunities, support for the Olympic Equestrian bid, support for our new citizens and many more.
“I have been buoyed by the positive response to my efforts both from the people who have asked for my help.
“Together we have been able to bring about positive action.
“I look forward to earning the opportunity to continue working for the people of Groom after May 3.
“Groom has been taken for granted by both the major parties for too long.
“One thinks it can’t win the seat, and the other believes it can’t lose it.
“The opportunity now exists to put their own voice into the Federal Parliament and not have a party member make excuses as to why things haven’t happened,” said Ms Holt.
“I am fighting to deliver for Groom. I am fighting for mums and dads struggling with the cost of living, I am fighting to deliver the healthcare and education our region deserves. I’m fighting for small business and regional infrastructure.
“We are listening. Time for community leadership and for the people of Groom to have a seat at the table in Canberra”.