Wendy wants to be part of a government that cares about our health, our environment and better opportunities for regional communities.
About Wendy
Wendy Backhous will be the strong, compassionate voice we need in Page. As a mother and grandmother, she knows what a critical election this will be for Australia’s future. She wants to be part of a government that cares about our health, our environment and better opportunities for all of us in regional communities.
Wendy’s long career in regional and remote health has shown that only Labor governments can deliver for the regions. Regional communities depend on the accessible and affordable health services that only Labor can deliver.
She knows just how much we all care about our environment, clean energy and taking positive steps on climate change.
As a volunteer for SES with practical experience, Wendy knows we need to continue to build resilience and plan better for natural disasters. She understands how critical disaster response is to her community.
Wendy is ready to work with you to build a better future for Page.
Campaign News
Politics in the Pub
Renewable Energy - Nuclear Energy
Thursday 10 APRIL, 6 for 7:15 PM
CIVIC HOTEL, LISMORE
Invited speakers include:
Kevin Hogan (Nationals), Luke Robinson (Greens), Wendy Backhous (Labor), Elly Bird (Resilience Lismore), Mark Pestel.
Moderated by Jenny Dowell
Would you like to speak for 5 minutes? Contact Ron on 0421 668 398
Wendy backhous announced as labor candidate for page
Former health worker and local State Emergency Services (SES) volunteer Wendy Backhous is confirmed as the Australian Labor Party’s candidate for the electorate of Page in the 2025 Federal Election.
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Go to https://www.aec.gov.au/enrol/ to get on the electoral roll!