Independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe is touring the Farrer electorate in an effort to gain support

Michelle Milthorpe is a school teacher, based in Jindera, and has thrown her hat into the ring, to contest the seat of Farrer.

The federal seat has been held by Sussan Ley, deputy leader of the Liberal Party and Deputy Leader of the Opposition since May 2022. Ms Ley has held the seat of Farrer since 2001.

“I’ll be travelling through Hay, Balranald, Wentworth and then back to Deniliquin for the Deni Show,” Ms Milthorpe said. 

“If you’re in the area, come along for a chat!”

• Wednesday 26 February – Hay: South Hay Hotel from 5:30pm
• Thursday 27 February – Balranald: Discovery Café from 10-11 am 
• Thursday 27 February – Wentworth: The Crown Hotel from 5:30pm 
• Friday 28 February – Wentworth: Lock 10 & Weir Restaurant from 10am 
• Saturday 1 March – Deniliquin: At the Deniliquin Show, Deniliquin
• Sunday 2 March- Deniliquin: "Meet Michelle" and "Courageous Contributions" workshop from 10am at the Deniliquin campaign office in Cressy St 

“Coming up soon will be trips to Griffith, Narrandera, Leeton, Hillston, Carrathool, Finley, Berrigan, Oaklands, Walbundrie, Holbrook, Corowa and lots of places in between,” Ms Milthorpe said 

“Keep an eye out to find out when I'll be visiting a place near you.”

Ms Milthorpe was recently a guest on former detective Gary Jubelin’s podcast “I Catch Killers” speaking about her advocacy work for the survivors of child sexual assault.