“The changes are extensive. I have essentially lost a large part of the rural west of Hume – Young, Cootamundra, Harden, Grenfell and Cowra will go to Riverina.

“Yass Valley and parts of Palerang will move into Eden Monaro.

“I will retain a large part of Wollondilly local government area and part of Wingecarribee and gain areas around Camden.

“Goulburn, Upper Lachlan and Boorowa will remain in the seat of Hume.

“It will be a substantially different electorate, and by no means as rural as it has been. As someone with a strong rural background and a deep passion for agriculture, I will be encouraging constituents and councils in the west of Hume to make their voice heard to the AEC.”