The Nationals have named their fighter for the seat of Lismore, with born-and-bred local Dylan Butcher preselected to contest the 2027 NSW election.
Mr Butcher was born and raised in the Lismore electorate. He now runs his own small business, working directly with tradies, organisations, and events in the community.
He has also worked as a journalist and is a qualified marriage celebrant.
“This is home. My family has been here for generations, and I grew up around people who worked hard and looked after their community,” Mr Butcher said.
“Right now, people are working harder than ever and still going backwards.
“Small businesses are getting hit with rising costs from every direction. And regional communities are forgotten about under a city-centric Labor government.
“People have had a gutful of it. It’s time for a change of government.
“We should be making it easier, not harder, for people to get ahead, start a business, buy a home and raise a family right here.”
NSW Nationals Leader Gurmesh Singh said Lismore faced unique challenges and needed someone who knew the electorate and its people.
“Dylan is a born and bred Lismore local,” Mr Singh said.
“He knows the pressure Labor is putting on small businesses and knows what needs to be done to get the settings right.
“Dylan will fight for what’s needed in Lismore and I’m looking forward to working with him over the coming weeks to get the best possible representation for the Lismore electorate.”
NSW Nationals Chair Rick Colless said Mr Butcher would be a champion for the people of Lismore.
“He’s a young bloke who know what it means stand up for his community, and he’s a welcome addition to The Nationals’ team,” Mr Colless said.
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