Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster MP says that while the national federal election results are extremely disappointing, Mallee voters have re-elected The Nationals in a strong rejection of Labor’s appalling treatment of the electorate.

“I am humbled that Mallee has voted for me to represent them for the next three years,” Dr Webster wrote to supporters on Sunday morning.

“I am so grateful for that honour, and for the many of you that supported my campaign – from the bottom of my heart, I thank You.”

“Not only has there been a swing towards The Nationals in Mallee this election, it looks likely that we have won Mallee on first preferences and now hold Mallee with one of the largest margins for a Coalition seat in the nation.

On the latest counting, The Nationals’ hold on the seat on a two-party preferred basis had risen over half a per cent to 69.6 per cent, against an apparent nationwide swing of 3.2 per cent to Labor.  Mallee was one of only a few seats that had a swing towards the Coalition, instead of swinging to Labor.

Dr Webster said she would hold Labor accountable for their solitary commitment to Mallee, $4.5 million for the Maryborough Pool, and committed to supporters she would keep fighting for them.

“Labor robs regions to buy votes in regional Australia – they did it in Mallee this election campaign, and I will be vocal in Mallee and in Canberra to ensure Mallee gets its fair share and is not railroaded by Labor’s agenda.”

“From Opposition, The Nationals will keep fighting for you, your community and regional Australia.”

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