Nick McBride sets out his vision for a second term in Mackillop
The independent MP has launched his strategy for the electorate in the lead-up to the March state election.
With the March state election approaching, independent MP Nick McBride has launched his strategy for re-election in MacKillop.
Mr McBride said representing MacKillop was a privilege.
“This diverse, hardworking region punches above its weight, and I’m committed to ensuring it continues to receive the recognition and investment it deserves.”
“I’ve developed this strategic document by listening to the people of MacKillop.
"It’s a roadmap built from lived experience and local insight — designed to encourage meaningful action from the state government," he said.
Next year his priorities include:
- Stronger protections for agriculture: including certainty on water policy, aquifer protection, and mining exploration safeguards.
- Critical investment in infrastructure: such as drainage networks, coastal protection, and transparent road maintenance funding based on road condition data.
- Regional housing solutions: with cost-of-build considerations, and investment in essential infrastructure like water and power.
- Improved health access: including upgraded local hospitals, better PATS support, a push for a dual diagnosis mental health and addiction service and support for radiation treatment options.
- Support for local councils and sporting clubs: advocating for fairer funding models and new programs to help clubs become “grant ready”.
- Urgent childcare reform: addressing workforce shortages and infrastructure gaps that are holding back economic participation and growth.
Mr McBride is also calling for greater transparency in government decision-making, urging all levels of government to communicate more clearly with communities about spending, service delivery, and long-term planning.
“We can’t afford to just highlight the problems, we have to put forward practical, locally driven solutions," he said.
"This document is a call to action.
"MacKillop deserves its fair share of funding, and I will continue to advocate
strongly to ensure our region is properly supported.”
“This is a collaborative vision, it’s about working together—with councils, communities, state and federal partners—to build a stronger future for MacKillop.”
Mr McBride began his parliamentary career as a Liberal, but quit the party in 2023.
He is still facing police charges relating to alleged assault against his wife Katherine.
Liberal candidate Rebekah Rosser will oppose him at the election next March.
- Read more: www.nickmcbride.com.au/application.
