Riverina election 2025
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| Clockwise from left: Barbara Balkie, Michael McCormack, Jenny Rolfe, Grant Hardwick, Pheonix Valxori, Richard Foley, Mark Jeffreson and James Gooden. |
Contents
- Candidates
- Media
- Pheonix Valxori
- Timeline
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The following are notes connected with the Greens campaign for the Australian federal election on 3 May 2025 and the seat of Riverina, located in southwestern New South Wales.
1. Candidates
The following is the ballot draw list:
- Mark Anthony Craig, One Nation
- Denise Jane Gregory, Fishers and Shooters Party
- Mark Eric Jeffrey Burge, Family First
- Barbara Baikie, Independent
- Mark Kearley Jeffreson, Australian Labor Party
- Grant Renzo Hardwick, Independent
- Richard Kevin Foley, Australian Citizens Party
- Pheonix Jax Valxori, Greens
- James William Gooden, Independent
- Jake Davis, (Councillor, Young)
- Michael Francis McCormack, Nationals
- Jenny Lee Rolfe, Together for Riverina / Climate 200, Independent
- Christine Gail Onley, Libertarian Party
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2. Media
The following is a list of media reports and social media related to the 2025 Australian federal election and the seat of Riverina, with most recent at top. Some text relevant to the Greens campaign is included.
* 1 April - McCormack and Rolf flyers letterboxed.
* 'Being queer and disabled, I've seen the failings of the federal government: Riverina Greens unveil candidate for upcoming election, Region Riverina, 8 February 2024. Text:
Twenty-year-old Wagga student Pheonix Valxori has been pre-selected as the Greens candidate for the seat of Riverina in the upcoming federal election. Pheonix, who uses the pronouns they/them, has lived in Wagga Wagga since 2017 and was drawn to the Riverina Greens after living through what they saw as failings from current and former Liberal and Labor governments.
“The Greens are the only ones actually invested in helping the people and also actually helping the environment, in particular,” they said. As someone who grew up in Queensland and then moved to Wagga, where it gets quite hot as well, seeing the repercussions of the government’s actions tangibly affect the land and environment raises concerns. Having a group that actually cares about making sure we have a place to live in the future, and also making sure people are taken care of is paramount. Being selected as the candidate to represent the Greens in the Riverina is an incredible honour. I am thankful my fellow members have such trust in me and I am excited to represent my party moving forward.”
Pheonix will run against longstanding incumbent and former deputy prime minister Michael McCormack, who won the seat with 46 per cent of the primary vote in 2022. At that election, the then Greens candidate Michael Organ received just over six per cent of support. Growing up as a person with a disability and queer, Pheonix said it was important people received appropriate care and they weren’t ignored by the two-party system.
“Being queer and disabled, I’ve seen the failings of the federal government,” they said. “[It] has done little to build faith in it and has held policy back as an ‘election promise’ when they’ve previously demonstrated they do not stick to their promises. And Dutton’s Liberals have actively decided to target Australia’s working class and Indigenous communities,” they said.
“Neither has done anything to prevent the growing problem of climate change. The Greens are the only party that aims to help improve Australia’s quality of life, protect the environment and commit to climate action. Our current members have left the regional hubs to fend for themselves; it is thanks to this we’ve seen a decline in the amount of support for those with financial hardship or a lack of housing. It is only through a member committed to helping those in need that the Riverina will thrive.”
Pheonix said following the 2022 election, which saw a record number of independent and Greens members elected to the House of Representatives, they believe they had a very high chance of being competitive this year.
“The Wagga Wagga Council election had Jenny (McKinnon) get on for a second time, which is a very big deal,” they said. “We’ve seen more independent members and we’ve also seen that the margins for Labor and Liberal have been much, much lower than normal. Last we checked, even the Nationals were at a margin of eight per cent or so – I think there’s a bigger chance than ever for us to secure a seat here.”
* Pheonix Valxori - Candidate for Riverina, Facebook, accessed 4 February 2025.
* Riverina Labor candidate praises NBN announcement, Cowra Guardian, 2 February 2025.
* Dan Ryan, New candidates for Riverina announced, Cowra Guardian, 9 January 2025.
* Richard Foley announces candidacy for Riverina in upcoming federal election, Cowra Guardian, January 2025.
* Jenny Rolfe independent candidate for Riverina, Cowra Guardian, January 2025.
2024
* Sinclair, Tahlia, Change is top of mind: Two more throw hat into the ring for Riverina seat, The Daily Advertiser, 16 December 2024.
* Mark Jeffreson for Labor, Cowra Guardian, December 2024.
* Chris Roe, From Wagga to Wallaroo: Independent candidate Barbara Baikie's connections span the Riverina, Region Riverina, 11 December 2024.
* James Gooden announces candidacy for Riverina, Cowra Guardian, November 2024.
* Chris Roe, McCormick confirmed for 2025 federal election after major boundary change to Riverina, Region Riverina, 19 November 2024.
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3. Greens candidate - Pheonix Valxori
Greens campaign for Riverina, federal election 2025
Hello there! I’m Pheonix Valxori, a queer disabled youth located in Wagga Wagga. My Priorities and Policies for the 2025 federal election are:
Cost-of-Living Relief
- Introduce rent caps and freezes.
- Outlaw price gouging.
- Eliminate tax handouts in regards to housing.
- Provide better support for disabled individuals.
- Expand Medicare to cover mental health and dental care.
Affordable Housing
- Increase public housing development.
- Support cheaper mortgages.
Climate Action
- Address environmental challenges with sustainable solutions such as stopping the use of fossil fuels and using more Sustainable energy.
- Although I deeply care about international issues like Palestine, my campaign will prioritize these key areas to create tangible change locally.
Additional Focus Areas
- Improve public transportation and expand travel options, ensuring better accessibility for those without cars or struggling with fuel costs.
Community Support
- Increase funding for regional hubs and shelters.
- Enhance assistance for individuals in financial hardship.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out. I’ll respond as soon as I can.
Wishing you a wonderful day.
4. Timeline
- Saturday 5th April - Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras + stall
- Wednesday 9th April 5.30pm - Campaign Committee Meeting
- Friday 11th April Noon - Ballot Draw
- Friday 11th April 2.00pm - Zoom Meeting on preferences and submit HTV order to Greens NSW including preferences
- Saturday 12th April 1.00pm - 4.00pm - State Delegates Council
- Tuesday 15th April 4.00pm - Campaign Committee Meeting
- Wednesday 16th April - Radio advertising commences
- Wednesday 16th April 5.30pm - CWA Candidates Forum
- Wednesday 16th April 7.30pm - Mehreen Faruqi Dinner for members and Supporters
- Thursday 17th April Campaign Launch 10.30am - Entrance to Charles Sturt University
- Friday 18th April - Good Friday
- Tuesday 22nd April - Pre Poll commences
- Tuesday 22 April - Adelong Candidates Forum
- Wednesday 23 April 6.00pm - Campaign Committee Meeting
- Friday 25th April - Anzac Day
- Saturday 26th April - Murrumbateman Village Market
- Monday 28th April 6pm - Committee 4 Wagga candidate forum
- Tuesday 29th April - Radio advertising concludes
- Tuesday 29th April - David Shoebridge Function
- Wednesday 30th April - David Shoebridge Media Event
- Wednesday 30th April 6.00pm - Campaign Committee Meeting
- Saturday 3rd May - Election Day
- Wednesday 14th April 5.30pm - Reflections on the Campaign
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Last updated: 11 April 2025
Michael Organ, Australia
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