Final pitch: Every Lindsay election candidate in their own words

I’m deeply grieved by the direction of politics in our nation. We need leaders who will stand for Biblical truth and the needs of everyday Australians, rather than pandering to minority groups and woke ideologies. That’s why the Family First Party insists on restoring faith, family, and freedom as the foundation of our future.

If elected, I will protect children from harmful LGBTIQA+ gender fluid ideology and ban the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and “gender affirmation”.

I will restore parents’ rights by making it an offence for teachers or social workers to hide from parents their child’s decision to change gender, as is encouraged by education departments like that in Victoria.

I will introduce the successful Nordic model which criminalises men who purchase women for prostitution, make it an offence to exploit a woman to produce pornography and protect girls’ and women’s sport from the intrusion of biological males.

I will support school chaplaincy.

I will protect freedom of speech and religion – legislate to protect the right of churches, schools and charities to have the freedom to hire staff in accordance with their religious ethos.

I will gather the homeless from the streets each night into a communal shelter where they are connected to services committed to settling them in long term secure housing.

I will reduce the tax burden on families.

I will protect pain-capable unborn babies by banning late term abortions.

It is very hard for Family First to beat the duopoly but I’m running to give voters a genuine alternative. Voters can send them a message by voting Family First.

I am happily married with two children and currently live just outside of Penrith.

I enjoy working on local problems and making Australia a better place for families. My hobbies include fishing, hunting, camping, travelling, and watching the Penrith Panthers with my wife Shizue from the hill at BlueBet Stadium.

I am currently the General Manager at T.K.M. An Australian owned and operated training and consulting organisation. I commenced my working life in the Australian Merchant Navy and attended the Australian Maritime College. I've worked in NSW and International security industry for over 35 years, also serving in the R.A.A.F. 22sqn (res).

Studied at Murdoch University, holding a BA in Security, Terrorism and Counter Terrorism. I also hold a BA in Politics and International Studies and I am completing Law studies at UNE.

I believe education is vital for upward social mobility and reaching our maximum potential.

I am about freedom and democracy and fighting for our rights so every Australian and their children can have a better quality of life. It's about making the best policy decisions which are based on good quality data.

Important issues to me are public land access to hunting, fishing, camping, four-wheel driving, employment, housing affordability, cutting taxes, public education, mental health, car accessibility, the development of western Sydney and domestic violence.

I consider the electoral period an appropriate time to put urgent issues into the public debate.

The regular politicians say they ‘believe’ in democracy and espouse it. But democracy is a system and not an outcome of itself. Those who own this democracy narrow the issues for public debate. Outside voices are necessary. I must say I don’t ‘believe’ in democracy, rather I prefer to stand for freedom and in particular, the freedom of speech and information.

I have been a candidate previously for the Australia First Party in Lindsay in 2016 and in 2019 and a supporter of other Federal, State and Council campaigns waged by that party here since 2010. I have a long history as a nationalist political activist and have earned the rebuke of prime ministers, other politicians, certain media and the political police. I regard all this as essential CV, because whether people agree or disagree, they know they can accept my word as truthful belief.

The construction of Bradfield City is for people not yet in Australia.

It is part of a sinister immigration program that can be called recolonisation, something attuned to globalist economic policy.

Second, the development of the St Marys Town Centre will ethnically cleanse (replace) the Australian population with people also not yet in Australia. It is mind boggling deceit to talk of ‘jobs’ or ‘sustainable living’ when it is not for us. This program undermines Australian independence and identity and shows where the immigration cult has led. My campaign is the beginning of a mass civil resistance campaign against these things.

People complain rightly against energy prices, housing, the cost of freeways.

These things relate to globalisation, but if we do not preserve our country, then we have nothing.

I believe politics should be led by compassion and guided by common sense.

As a proud resident of western Sydney, I’ve seen firsthand the real challenges our community faces every day. That’s why I’m committed to being a strong voice for positive change, standing up for people, protecting animals, and working toward a sustainable future that benefits us all.

From a young age, I’ve been driven by a deep sense of justice, especially when it comes to animals. Witnessing cruelty and neglect led me to get involved in animal rescue work, and for years I’ve been on the front lines, advocating for those who cannot speak for themselves. But there’s still so much more to be done. Every animal deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Western Sydney isn’t just where I live, it’s where I’ve built my life. I’ve seen our community come together through the toughest of times: the global pandemic, devastating floods, and destructive bushfires. It’s also where I support local small businesses and strive to make a meaningful difference every day.

Today, many of us are grappling with the rising cost of living, the impacts of climate change, and ongoing pressures on our health system. In Parliament, I will be guided by the values that matter most to our community of kindness, equality, rationality, and non-violence.

One initiative I’m especially passionate about is Veticare, a Medicare-style system for pets. It’s a simple idea with a big impact: easing the burden on families who are too often forced to make heartbreaking decisions between caring for their pets and covering their basic needs. No one should have to choose between putting food on the table and ensuring their pet receives the healthcare it needs.

Together, we can build a kinder, fairer, and more compassionate future for people, for animals, and for the generations to come.

Enough is enough, it’s time to put Lindsay first.

I’m not a politician; I’m one of you. I’ve lived the struggle, I’ve seen everyday Aussies working harder than ever just to survive and I’ve had enough. That’s why I’m standing as your One Nation candidate for Lindsay. Because if we don’t stand up now, our community will be left behind for good.

For too long, we’ve been sold out by major parties who promise the world and deliver nothing. They turn up for photo ops and disappear when it’s time to do the real work.

Meanwhile, families in Lindsay are being crushed by rising costs, dangerous streets, unaffordable housing and a health system that’s on life support.

I’m sick of watching our country bend to foreign interests, woke agendas, and bureaucrats who have no idea what life is like out here. We need common sense back in Parliament. We need someone who actually fights for the people, not just the party.

I will fight tooth and nail to bring manufacturing back home, slash immigration, end wasteful foreign handouts, and restore law and order in our suburbs. I’ll push to build infrastructure where it’s needed and not just where it wins votes. I’ll stand up for everyday Aussies, not elites and lobbyists.

Lindsay deserves a better voice that can’t be bought and won’t be silenced. I’m not here to play games. I’m here to call out the lies, challenge the status quo, and demand better for our kids and our future.

I’m Chris Buckley, and I won’t back down. This election, vote for someone who means it. Vote One Nation and let’s take our country back, starting right here in Lindsay.

I am proud to be running as the Heart Party candidate for Lindsay, bringing a strong and passionate voice for the people of western Sydney.

Raised in Mount Druitt and once a resident of Cambridge Gardens, I have lived the real experiences of the Lindsay community – understanding first, the cost-of-living pressures, the challenges faced by small businesses, and the urgent need for better, more affordable health care.

With a professional background as a health practitioner, I have seen how vital accessible, high-quality health services are for families across Lindsay. She is committed to fighting for better health care options, ensuring that residents have affordable and reliable choices close to home.

I am deeply concerned that the major “uni parties” – the traditional, establishment parties – continue to make grand promises during elections but fail to deliver real outcomes for the people of Lindsay. I believe that Lindsay deserves better: real action, not empty words.

Small businesses are the lifeblood of the local economy, and I know they are struggling under the weight of excessive taxes, red tape, and endless regulations. As a proud advocate for small business owners, I am determined to cut red tape, lower taxes, and remove unnecessary rules that strangle local entrepreneurship and job creation.

I am not a career politician — I am a strong community advocate who genuinely listens and understands what families and businesses in Lindsay are going through. I am standing to be a real voice for the people, putting community needs ahead of political games. With me in Parliament, Lindsay will have a representative who is focused on practical solutions.

I’m tired of watching everything get harder for working people. I’m 34 and in my lifetime, I’ve seen housing become unaffordable, while the quality of healthcare, and education slides. Labor has failed to deliver, and the Liberals don’t even pretend to care. The Greens are the only party with bold plans to turn things around, and I’m proud to stand with them in this election.

The major parties serve the rich, not us. Remember the banking royal commission? The wage stagnation? PWC writing and selling our tax codes? The endless handouts to corporations while people struggle to pay rent? It’s all by design. That’s why I am part of The Greens; we are the only party challenging this rigged system.

Right now, people are hurting. Rents and mortgages are out of control, healthcare costs are soaring, and young people and workers can’t see a future. We can fix this! We can make dental part of Medicare, freeze rents, build social housing, all by taxing billionaires properly. It’s been independently modelled that The Greens’ tax plan would raise over $500 billion over the forward estimates.

If elected I promise to put the community of Lindsay first, not the donor class living on Sydney Harbour. I will hold the governing party to account, calling out the contradictions between their words and their record. When The Greens hold the balance of power we have forced dental into Medicare for children, secured additional $3.5b for social housing (the single largest investment in over a decade), and made sure the Climate Crisis was not sidelined.

Imagine what we could change with more Greens in Parliament? But change requires people to vote for it.

I am proud to stand for Lindsay at the upcoming Federal Election, bringing a deep commitment to authentic, local representation.

I’m a single working mum living in Glenmore Park, and I am passionate about securing a strong, stable future for every family and business in western Sydney.

With over 18 years’ leadership experience and a decade working in western Sydney’s manufacturing sector, I understand firsthand the importance of local jobs, industry, and opportunity. As an experienced Change Manager, I know how to deliver results in challenging environments, bringing people together to drive positive outcomes.

Elected to Penrith City Council in 2024, I have been a strong voice for better infrastructure, services, and support for a growing community. I am also an advocate for disability rights and inclusion, working tirelessly to champion neurodivergent families and improve accessibility for people living with disabilities.

My priorities for Lindsay include securing investment in health, education, and affordable housing, and delivering the infrastructure needed to support the region’s rapid growth, particularly with the development of the Western Sydney Airport. I passionately support Labor’s Future Made in Australia policy, recognising the critical role of local manufacturing and innovation in creating secure, high-paying jobs.

I am committed to ensuring that Lindsay benefits from this time of transformation, with sustainable growth that protects the environment and strengthens the economy. I believe Lindsay deserves a representative who lives in, understands, and loves the community they serve.

Win or lose, I will remain out and about in our community after May 3rd.

I am raising my family here, and I am committed to fighting for the services, infrastructure, and opportunities our residents deserve.

I’ll be blunt, Australia is stuffed. One in three Australians are born overseas and every month thousands of immigrants come into Australia. This is causing a huge housing shortage and rent increases all over the country.

In roughly a year’s time the new international airport will open and suburbs like St Marys, Orchard Hills and Penrith will have an explosion in population size as a result.

Labor has signed a deal with India that has caused India to now become the country with the highest number of immigrants into the country since 2022, surpassing China which is now number two.

Three more years of Labor will see the same happening and Liberal won’t do any better as they believe in importing “skilled workers” from overseas who conveniently will demand lower wages in order to fill “skill shortages.”

If I am elected I’ll be honest I probably can’t stop this from happening; the damage may be too severe to be fixed.

All I can promise you is that I will do my best to do something about it and many of the other issues facing Australians.

In the event it can’t be fixed I recommend that anyone who doesn’t have something tying them to this country, begin making plans to leave Australia.

It is unlikely you will ever own a home if you don’t already do so and if you do it’s unlikely you’ll ever be able to retire in this country so you’re better off looking at options in other countries than staying aboard the sinking ship that is Australia.