Raissa Butkowski has been selected as the Liberal candidate for Farrer.
Raissa brings energy, a wide range of experience and a passion for serving the community.
As Senior Community Lawyer at the Hume Riverina Community Legal Service, Raissa has helped fight for families navigating hardship and farmers dealing with uncertainty.
Raissa is an Albury City Councillor where she brings experience in making decisions around infrastructure and budgets. She is a Board Member of the Murray Darling Association, where she advocates for water security, which is so vital to our region.
Previously, she’s also been a lab technician at a pathology service and a tennis coach.
Raissa has three degrees – in law, biomedical science and nutrition – and is studying for a Master of Business Administration. She also has a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management and Resolution.
“After twenty-five years of dedicated service to the community and in parliament, Sussan Ley leaves big shoes to fill,” Ms Butkowski said. “I’m humbled to be preselected, but know there’s a lot of hard work ahead.”
“Families are struggling with the cost of living, small businesses face rising costs, farmers face uncertainty and our local health system needs fixing.
“The Farrer by-election is about choosing a new representative, who can get things done for this community – now and into the future.”
“It’s also an opportunity to send this Labor Government a message and keep them accountable. The best way to do that is by voting Liberal.”
“I was born and bred in the Albury Region, have experience serving regional communities and am passionate about our future.”