Michelle Bailey had her soft launch as the National Party candidate for the NSW state seat of Ballina, which covers Byron and Ballina Shires, at last month’s Lismore Show.
She shared a stall with MP Kevin Hogan and had NSW Nationals Leader in the Legislative Council and Shadow Minister for Health, Sarah Mitchell, visit last week.
‘Sarah took the time to meet with me to discuss issues I’ve been raising for Ballina and Byron, as well as with local business representatives, to hear first hand about the opportunities and challenges facing our area,’ she said on her social media.
Ms Bailey has been a Ballina councillor since 2024, is the President of Business Lennox, and has worked ‘as a local business manager for more than 25 years, in areas including administration and event management’.
‘Ballina has a proud Nationals history, being held by the Hon. Don Page from 1988 to 2015. But in the hands of the Greens and Labor, the people have been left behind,’ she says in her press release.
‘With the sitting member deciding not to contest the 2027 General Election, it is the perfect opportunity for The Nationals’ voice to be heard again, which is why I’ve chosen to contest the seat.’
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