Richard Foley, born in the town of Narrandera and a long-time resident of Wagga Wagga, is a proud father, small business operator, and dedicated community leader. He has spent the majority of his life working to make the city of Wagga Wagga and the wider Riverina a better place to live and a stronger economic powerhouse. Now, Richard is stepping up to represent the seat of Riverina in the 2025 federal election, bringing a unique blend of local focus and bold national vision as the Australian Citizens’ Party candidate.

Richard has been one of the driving forces behind identifying key infrastructure initiatives for the city of Wagga Wagga and how to improve them. His leadership has highlighted critical projects such as the inland rail and heavy transport bypass, which he has championed to address flawed planning and ensure the project delivers for the local community. Richard has also been a strong advocate for duplicating the Gobba Bridge to ease congestion and for transforming Wagga City Airport by upgrading its runway to accommodate jets and building a modern terminal, ensuring Wagga Wagga is prepared for future growth.

Across the Riverina, Richard is committed to advocating for increased funding for regional councils to tackle road backlogs, improve safety, and stimulate economic growth. He also supports tripling the capacity of Burrinjuck Dam to mitigate floods, generate hydroelectric power, and create jobs in the Yass region.

What sets Richard apart is the unprecedented autonomy granted to him by the Australian Citizens’ Party. This allows him to craft policies tailored to Riverina’s needs, creating a hybrid campaign that combines independent, pragmatic solutions with the party’s bold, nation-building platform.

A pragmatist and skilled negotiator, Richard is well-equipped to work across party lines—a vital asset as Australia faces the possibility of a hung Parliament. He understands that this election could be pivotal for the nation, with the Riverina seat holding the potential to shape Australia’s future direction.

By voting for Richard Foley, the people of Riverina have a once-in-a-century opportunity to elect a representative who will prioritise local needs while championing transformative national policies, including:

• Advanced infrastructure projects to secure Australia’s future.
• Revitalised manufacturing and regional economic development.
• Comprehensive water management to address droughts and floods.
• Banking reforms to empower productive industries.

Richard Foley offers leadership that listens, acts, and transforms. His campaign is about more than politics—it’s about progress for Riverina and Australia. Join Richard in building a brighter, stronger future for our region and nation.