17-year political career for Mark Coulton, Nationals representative for Parkes, ends with retirement after next federal election.

17-year political career for Mark Coulton, Nationals representative for Parkes, ends with retirement after the next federal election. Coulton, first elected in 2007, highlights challenges such as extensive travel and diverse community representation. Over two decades, he has seen 40 staff members come and go, with some pursuing careers in politics. Highlights of his tenure include supporting the development of the Western Cancer Centre and fostering relationships with the Indigenous community. Coulton reflects on personal encounters that led to life-changing interventions for constituents and acknowledges the need for a new generation to take on the challenges in politics.

August 18, 2024
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