Independent Riverina candidate Grant Hardwick

Grant Hardwick has announced his candidacy as an independent for the Rivera at the 2025 federal election.

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00:00Hi, I'm Grant Hardwick and today I'm announcing my candidacy for the upcoming federal election

00:05as an Independent for the Division of Riverina.

00:08Now this isn't a decision that I've taken lightly.

00:11At the moment I'm a tradesman working full time, a small business owner and more recently

00:15an elected councillor, yet every day I feel the increasing pressures of the cost of living

00:19crisis.

00:20I know first hand the financial struggles that our community faces every day.

00:25The Riverina is a powerhouse of Australian agriculture, industry and community spirit.

00:31Extraordinary people who continue to persevere through this ever-changing climate.

00:36As a true Independent, I will always put people before party politics.

00:40It's not about sitting on the fence, but rather voting on issues that are directly impacting

00:44Riverina residents and being fully informed on those decisions.

00:49We need regional advocacy to protect our farmers.

00:52We need real investment in infrastructure to ensure that our roads, rail and communication

00:57networks keep up with our ever-growing needs.

01:00We need better healthcare so that Riverina residents don't have to travel hours for essential

01:04services.

01:05And we need to make sure that our young people have access to quality education and job opportunities

01:11right here in the Riverina.

01:14I answer only to you, the people of the Riverina.

01:18If you want a representative who will stand up for our farmers, our workers, our small

01:22businesses and our families, then I ask for your support.

01:26With the election set to be called at any moment, now is the time to act.

01:31Over the next few weeks I'll be outlining more of my vision for the future as well as

01:35more about me personally, so that come the election you're best informed to vote for

01:39your member in the House of Representatives.

01:42In the meantime, if you wish to show your support, please do share this video with your

01:46friends and family and let them know that this election there is a candidate in their

01:50corner ready to listen.

01:52Thank you for your time.