NATHAN Fell has been endorsed as the Australian Labor Party candidate for Parkes in the upcoming federal election.

As a Broken Hill local who has spent his professional career working in the mining sector, Mr Fell says he understands the unique challenges facing communities across rural and regional New South Wales.

He has lived in the electorate of Parkes for most of his life and is passionate about supporting rural communities to access the healthcare, education, and opportunities that they deserve.

Mr Fell serves on the Barrier Industrial Council, Landcare Broken Hill Executive Committee, and is a Mining and Energy Union delegate to the Trades Trust Hall.

Mr Fell believes Labor is the only party that will deliver real support for rural and regional communities.

“Labor has delivered tax cuts for every Australian taxpayer, cheaper medicines, and cheaper childcare,” Mr Fell said.

“Parkes has been built on the strength of our mining and agricultural sectors. I am proud to work in the mining industry, and it is vital that we support these sectors to ensure that workers can live secure, dignified lives whilst contributing to our nation’s economy.

“The Nationals want to raise taxes, and will not support businesses like Rex, which are vital for the security and sustainability of so many rural communities,” he said.

The Labor Party’s candidate for Parkes, Nathan Fell, says his party will deliver tax cuts, cheaper medicines and cheaper childcare.

“There is more work to do, and I am determined to help forge a positive future with the people of Parkes.

“I want to build on Labor’s legacy and deliver real support to communities across our vast electorate.

“Parkes needs a strong voice in Parliament. I will stand up for our community, and fight to deliver Parkes the healthcare, education and vital services that we deserve,” Mr Fell said.

The Labor Party says Mr Fell has a proven track record of serving his community, and believes in a fair go for all Australians.

“From Broken Hill to Dubbo and Moree, Labor has given every taxpayer in Parkes a tax cut, increased childcare subsidies, and reduced the cost of medicines to ensure the community is keeping more of what they earn. The Nationals have announced that if elected, they will vote to raise taxes for every Australian taxpayer.”

Mr Fell says communities across Parkes deserve a fair go. He says he wants to “build on Labor’s legacy of delivering for rural and remote Australia”.

“Labor has announced it will provide crucial support to Rex Airlines, in order to maintain competition in the airline sector and ensure people living outside of metropolitan areas have access to the services they need.”

He believes all Australians deserve the opportunity to create a brighter, more secure future for themselves and their families.

Mr Fell is passionate about workers’ rights and affordable access to essential services, and wants to ensure people living in rural and regional communities experience the same support as those living in metropolitan areas.

Labor Senator for New South Wales, Deborah O’Neill, said Mr Fell has a deep commitment to the Parkes electorate.

“Nathan is perfectly positioned to understand the complex challenges facing rural and regional communities across the electorate,” Ms O’Neill said.

“He would be an extraordinary advocate for Parkes in the Federal Parliament.”