IN the final week leading up to the Federal Election we’ve asked our Fisher candidates to share their final pitch to the local community.
Question: Please provide your final Election Pitch: Who are you and why should people vote for you on May 3?
Keryn Jones – Independent
I’m Keryn Jones—mum, small business owner, former councillor, and proud Sunshine Coast local of over 35 years. My husband and I built our electrical and solar business from the ground up, helping thousands of families reduce their power bills while creating local jobs. I’ve raised two boys here, volunteered in schools, chaired community groups, and worked across our region to solve practical problems and deliver real results.
Now I’m stepping up as your Independent candidate for Fisher—because I believe our community deserves better than being taken for granted by party politics.
This election is likely to result in a minority government. That means an Independent like me could hold the balance of power—and finally give Fisher a strong voice at the table.
Unlike the major party candidates, I won’t be told how to vote. I’ll listen to you, work with whoever forms government, and back smart ideas that deliver for our region. A vote for me is a vote for accountability, integrity, action, and a better deal for Fisher.
Renay Wells – The Greens
I’m Renay Wells — a local sustainability professional, business consultant, and your Greens candidate for Fisher.
I’m running because our community deserves more than politics-as-usual — where Labor and the LNP continue to back fossil fuel expansion, ignore the housing crisis, and leave regional areas behind.
While others may be new to this fight, the Greens have always been clear: we will tax billionaires and big corporations to fund what really matters — public housing, cheaper transport, climate resilience, and free healthcare and education.
We don’t just talk about climate and inequality — we have the policies, platform, and power in Parliament to act. Our fully costed plan tackles the cost of living head-on: rent caps and a big build of public and affordable housing, wiping student debt, boosting income support, and making childcare and dental in Medicare free. We’ll cut fares in half, fully fund public schools and hospitals, and expand renewable energy to bring down power bills.
Australia is a wealthy country — but you wouldn’t know it under the current government. The Greens will make billionaires and big corporations pay their fair share so everyone can live a good life, not just the top end of town. Our platform is ambitious, achievable, and costed by the Independent Parliamentary Budget Office.
Fisher is winnable. With your help, we can flip it green.
Vote 1 Greens in the House and Senate to re-elect Senator Larissa Waters and deliver the bold, compassionate leadership Queensland needs — not more of the same.
Benjamin Kelly – Pauline Hanson’s One Nation
I’m Benjamin Kelly, a proud Australian running with Pauline Hanson’s One Nation for Fisher. I’m not a career politician—I’m one of you, fed up with government corruption, weak leadership, and policies that hurt everyday Australians. The cost-of-living crisis, soaring energy prices, and housing shortages are crushing families and businesses in the hinterland. I’m here to fight for affordable energy, job security, and investment in our industries and infrastructure. I’ll cut red tape for small businesses and ensure Australian jobs stay with Australian workers. With One Nation, I’ll stand against globalist agendas and corporate interests, putting Fisher first. I’m committed to listening to you—through town halls and direct engagement—and taking your concerns to Canberra. On May 3, vote for me to restore integrity, protect our sovereignty, and build a stronger, self-reliant Australia. Together, we’ll demand real change for the Sunshine Coast and beyond. Choose One Nation for a government that works for you.
Bronwyn Bolitho – Family First
I am Bronwen Bolitho, the Family First Candidate for Fisher. I believe that strong families, freedom for faith, and protecting the most vulnerable are critical for the future of our community and the state as a whole. Family First believes the safety of you and your loved ones is the number one priority and will strive to protect your family and your freedom. We are constantly fighting for your children’s quality education, and care deeply about maintaining traditional values.
We prioritise the safety of women and strive to introduce laws that will ensure their security. We will fight to bring down the cost of housing and energy so young people can find and form families, and you can live without the stress of an economical breakdown hovering over your heads.
We plan to release more land and reduce red tape to free up supply and lower prices, and pause net zero policies until a proper cost benefit of the engineering and economics has been conducted. We strive to use gas to avoid blackouts by firming electricity supply and to lower retail power prices and unlock gas reserves by lifting restrictions on exploration.
Keeping coal-fired power stations open until there are viable and affordable alternatives that provide baseload electricity like pursuing nuclear energy are also in our plan. Our election vision is underpinned by the pillars of family, faith, life and freedom.
You have been abandoned by the major parties. Your values will not be and have never been considered. Family First is here to provide you the chance to vote for what matters with a clear conscience. We will not compromise.
Andrew Wallace – Liberal National Party
As your local LNP Member for Fisher, I’ve lived and worked on the Sunshine Coast for over 30 years, and for the past nine, I’ve had the honour of representing our community in Canberra. This election is a sliding doors moment – a choice between more of the same under Anthony Albanese, or a real plan to get our country and our community back on track.
Under Labor, the cost of living has skyrocketed, small businesses are collapsing, and crucial infrastructure funding has been cut. Our community can’t afford three more years of Labor’s chaos, or more talk from so-called ‘independents’ with no plan and no power to deliver.
I’ve delivered nearly $7.2 billion in federal funding for Fisher – from local roads, rail and community infrastructure. This election, the LNP is offering immediate cost of living relief and a long-term vision. We’ll halve the fuel excise, axe Labor’s Family Car and Ute Tax, and deliver a one-off Cost of Living Tax Offset to nearly 76,000 locals. We’ll restore Medicare-funded mental health support and invest in youth services and food relief. And we’ll back regional families with a $20 billion Future Fund to guarantee local infrastructure, health and childcare into the future.
I’ve always believed politics is about showing up, listening and getting things done – not slogans or stunts. That’s why I’ve held more than 1000 Listening Posts and community meetings, and secured record funding for our region.
I love the Sunshine Coast – and I want to keep fighting for what matters to us: affordable living, better roads and rail, safer communities, and more opportunities for our kids. On May 3, I ask for your support to keep delivering for Fisher and to help get Australia back on track.
Morrison Lakey – Labor Party
I’ve lived on the Sunshine Coast my whole life. Our hinterland community is one of the most vibrant and resilient in the country, but too often, we’re left out of the conversation in Canberra. I’m running to change that. I’m not interested in politics for the headlines—I’m in this to deliver real outcomes for the people who call this region home.
With years of experience across hospitality, the legal sector, and the public service, I understand the challenges everyday people face and how good government can make a real difference. Whether it’s helping small businesses, supporting working families, or making sure services are there when you need them, I’ll be a strong advocate for practical outcomes for our growing community.
Our region’s biggest challenges – access to health care, affordable housing, and secure local jobs – need more than talk. They need action. That’s why I’ll fight for better health services, including an Urgent Care Clinic in Caloundra, as well as better transport and infrastructure, and real investment in housing.
Labor is delivering cost of living relief through bigger tax cuts for every taxpayer, lower student debt, cheaper childcare and medicine, as well as energy bill relief – but I know there’s more to do. I’ll make sure the hinterland isn’t left behind and that our unique needs are heard loud and clear in federal decision-making.
Denis Fricot – Trumpet of Patriots
Why vote for me? Or why run for parliament? What motivates me is that I want our children to have the same opportunities as I did growing up. I have spent my working life investing in people and the people are hurting.
I completed a Masters degree and played in the NRL. I built four homes, renovated one, and brought up four kids on one teacher’s wage (my wife was a stay home Mum). Today, not all of these things are possible. University studies will accrue a debt before you’ve even finished it. It used to be free. I built my first home at 22. Good luck with that today!!
Even if your kids have good jobs, they would be lucky to find a place to rent; let alone purchase it. The Australian dream of owning your ‘castle’ leaves many young people despondent for the future that lies ahead. What’s more it is a failure of governmental policies that has created the housing shortage. Migrants are an asset to this country but in February alone, 200,000 migrants arrived in Australia. That puts pressure on housing, hospitals, schools, transport etc.
The shortsightedness of Labour, Liberals, Greens and TEALS (who by the way call themselves independents) have systematically and intentionally dismantled the Australian standard of living.
We have a head down bum up approach to climate. Politicians and would be politicians alike cannot talk climate and pretend they understand people’s cost of living concerns. Climate madness impacts the cost of energy which then impacts the cost of living. We need to wake up from delusional activism and adhere to common sense policies and ‘make Australia great again’.
James Pidgeon – People First Party
Young country man accredited in Business Administration and Horticulture, I believe with your VOTE I can rally more people towards the underlying problems, being in a position of MP I can outline the real issues degrading our society, I plan to have a high level of community engagement, rallying and informing the residents to the best of my abilities.
I do say “politicians don’t run government the bureaucrats do”, and it’s true, which is why I need to start at grass roots with the community.
Polling Day locations 8am – 6pm
Beerwah & District Community Hall – 25 Peachester Road
Beerburrum School of Arts Hall – 7 Anzac Avenue
Baringa State Primary School – 30 Baringa Drive, Bells Creek
Conondale State School – 1700 Maleny-Kenilworth Road
Elimbah State School – 10-20 School Road
Eudlo Hall – 19 Rosebed Street
Glass House Mountains State School – 58 Coonowrin Road
Glenview State School – 6 Leeding Street
Landsborough State School – 41 Gympie Street North
Maleny State Primary School – 16 Bunya Street
Mooloolah State School – 48 King Road
Montville State School – 149-157 Main Street
Palmview State Primary School – 31 College Drive
Peachester Hall – 960 Peachester Road
Witta Recreational Club – 351 Witta Road
Woombye State School – 95 Pine Grove Road