Helen Dalton | |
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Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Murray | |
Assumed office 23 March 2019 | |
Preceded by | Austin Evans |
Personal details | |
Political party | Independent (2016–2017, 2022–present) |
Other political affiliations | Nationals (2014) Country (2015–2016) Shooters, Fishers and Farmers (2017–2022) |
Residence | Yenda[1] |
Occupation | Politician |
Website | https://helendalton.com.au/ |
Helen Jennifer Dalton is an Australian politician. She has been a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly since March 2019, representing the electoral district of Murray as an independent.[2][3][4][5][6]
Since her election Dalton has been a vocal critic of NSW government corruption, water mismanagement, and the under-funding of rural hospitals, mental health services, and infrastructure.[7] She has frequently clashed with government MPs in NSW Parliament, notably former Health Minister Brad Hazzard[8] and Water Minister Melinda Pavey, who has labelled Dalton a "disgrace".[9] Former Deputy Premier John Barilaro called her a "disgusting human" on Twitter.[10]
Dalton has campaigned strongly for the establishment of a public register listing all water owners in NSW.[11] She has reported a number of matters to the Independent Commission Against Corruption, including a land sale by Murray River Council[12] and the NSW Government's failure to release a report on re-opening the Narrandera to Tocumwal rail line.[13]
Dalton has been interviewed several times by YouTube comedian Friendlyjordies, whom she praised "for covering regional council corruption, water, grants and environmental issues that are being overlooked by mainstream media".[14]