Mark Carter is the One Nation candidate for Parkes. Carter is focused on addressing the cost of living by reducing government waste and cutting inflation. He says ordinary Australians have been ignored by major parties and supports stronger borders, energy independence, and national sovereignty. Carter is campaigning for policies he says will ease financial pressure on households and give rural communities a stronger voice in government.

Stephen Pope is standing for the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party in Parkes. Based in regional NSW, Pope is campaigning for stronger representation for rural communities. He is focused on water security, protecting farming rights, supporting regional industries, and improving services in country towns. Pope says rural areas need decision-makers who understand agriculture and regional life, not policies made for city voters.

Trish Frail is the Greens candidate for Parkes. A Ngemba woman and Brewarrina Shire councillor, she has a background in business and community work. Frail is campaigning for better health and education services in regional areas, action on climate change, and stronger recognition of Indigenous rights. She says the Greens offer a vision for a fairer and more sustainable future, with decisions made locally rather than imposed from cities.

Petrus van der Steen is contesting Parkes for the Trumpet of Patriots Party. The party campaigns on restoring traditional Australian values, strengthening national sovereignty, and opposing global influence on local affairs. Van der Steen says Australians should have more control over their own laws, economy, and way of life. Information on his personal background and professional experience is limited at this time.

Bob Wilson is the Indigenous-Aboriginal Party of Australia’s candidate for Parkes. Wilson, a Dunghutti and Barkindji man from Wilcannia, is campaigning for better outcomes for Aboriginal communities. His priorities include improvements to housing, healthcare, and education, along with greater cultural recognition. Wilson says First Nations people must have a stronger voice in policies that affect their future.

Nathan Fell is the Labor candidate for Parkes. Based in Broken Hill and working in the mining sector, Fell has lived in the region for over 20 years. He is campaigning for improvements to healthcare, infrastructure, and education in country NSW. Fell says Labor’s policies will help deliver better services, support jobs, and strengthen communities across the electorate, especially in remote and rural areas.

Jamie Chaffey is the Nationals candidate for Parkes. A former Gunnedah Shire Mayor and qualified boilermaker, Chaffey says he understands the challenges facing rural communities. He is campaigning for better health services, improved roads, and more investment in regional development. Chaffey aims to continue the work of outgoing MP Mark Coulton and says the Nationals offer strong local advocacy in Parliament.

My name is Maurice Davey and I am the Family First candidate for the Federal electorate of Parkes. I am 65, a fourth-generation farmer, married to Merren for 41 years, with 4 children and 9 grandchildren. I found it easy to align with Family First, as strong families are the backbone of a prosperous society. Most legislation, good or bad, affects families, so Family First is the ideal platform to negotiate a strong future for our nation. Lyle Shelton, lead Senate candidate for NSW and National Director, is a man of integrity who has long fought for good values and outcomes for families and society. I’m proud to work under his leadership. We’re committed to fighting for mums, dads, and especially our children, who are the hope of our nation. Key priorities include lowering power and fuel prices, protecting freedom of speech and religion—especially in education—and stopping radical gender ideology in schools and sport. I value community, Judeo-Christian ethics, and common sense. Please vote carefully. Vote 1 – Family First.

Stuart Howe is running as an independent candidate for Parkes. Howe is campaigning for the protection of individual freedoms, constitutional rights, and privacy. He opposes digital identity systems, expanded surveillance laws, and international agreements he says threaten Australia’s sovereignty. Howe is advocating for smaller government, more transparency, and stronger community control over local decision-making.

Sally Edwards is the Libertarian Party candidate for Parkes. A farmer from the Warrumbungle region, Edwards has worked in rural development for more than 15 years. She is campaigning for reduced government regulation, lower taxes, and greater personal freedoms. Edwards says regional Australians deserve more choice and less interference in their businesses and daily lives, and that rural voices must be better represented in Parliament.