Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has acknowledged the changes to the Coalition in recent weeks, however, has said his focus is firmly on representing the communities that make up the electorate.
In an update this week, Mr Chaffey said he welcomed the move to reform the Coalition.
“It’s critical that we hold the Albanese Labor government to account,” Mr Chaffey said.
“While it has been a difficult time, it was important for the Nationals to represent the people who put us in Parliament who felt so strongly about the gun laws and the hate speech Bill that were rushed through without consultation.
“Through many, many personal representations, phone calls, emails and letters, people in the Parkes electorate told me they were deeply concerned about the proposed changes to hate speech legislation and gun laws.
“I attended Parliament with the intention of making these concerns plain. However, we were left with almost no time to review amended legislation before it was presented to Parliament. I (and The Nationals) could not vote to support these changes and I stood with the three Senators who voted against the hate speech Bill.”
Mr Chaffey said he has been appalled at the treatment of regional Australians by the Labor government.
“I will continue to listen, and to speak for you in Parliament. On March 1, I will resume my role as the Assistant Shadow Minister for Agriculture and for Resources. There is a lot of work to be done,” he said.
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