Helen Dalton
Helen Dalton is an independent member of the New South Wales Parliament, previously representing the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party before becoming an independent in 2022. She has been vocal about the need for better representation for rural Australians, emphasizing that their voices are often overlooked by both state and federal governments. Dalton is considering running in the upcoming byelection for the federal seat of Farrer, following Sussan Ley's resignation, as she seeks to address the concerns of her constituents.
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Recent news mentions
Helen Dalton confirmed she will not run and will endorse a candidate in the coming weeks.
One Nation announces David Farley as candidate
Australia· 2026-03-07
Helen Dalton is an independent state MP who holds an overlapping NSW seat she won from the Nationals.
Will Sussan Ley’s seat that’s up for grabs be a protest vote against the two-party duopoly?Australia· 2026-02-27
Helen Dalton is weighing her options and could run as an independent in the upcoming byelection.
Mark Neeham tipped to return as state director for Farrer byelectionAustralia· 2026-02-16
Independent MP Helen Dalton expressed her openness to entering the byelection race.
Why the byelection for Ley’s seat will be a test for TaylorAustralia· 2026-02-13