Mark Coulton’s time in parliament comes to its final close

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton’s time as the 1029th member elected to the Australian parliament has officially come to a close.

Mr Coulton’s 17-year tenure as the region’s representative in Canberra ceased once Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the election last Friday morning.

“I thank my family, colleagues, staff and The Nationals for their unwavering trust in me to do this job,” Mr Coulton said.

“I will be forever grateful for the people of the Parkes electorate and the support they have shown me over the past 17 years.

“I said in my first speech that I have a deep and unshakeable belief in inland Australia; and I still believe that to this day.

“There is no better place to live in the world than Australia, and no better place in Australia to live than in western New South Wales.

“It has been an honour and a privilege to serve the people of the Parkes electorate.”