Stuart Bonds is a proud Australian farmer, coal miner, and tradesman who has called the Hunter Valley home for the past 15 years. Living in the region with his wife and daughter, Stuart understands the challenges facing hardworking Australians and is determined to take the fight to the major parties that have failed to deliver for the Hunter.

As a qualified fitter and machinist, Stuart has worked alongside the people of the Hunter in private industry. He strongly supports One Nation’s push for increased apprenticeships, backing subsidies that will help businesses take on more apprentices and build a skilled workforce for the future.

“We need investment back into our local communities, and the best way to do that is by encouraging businesses to invest in the future. Our kids are our future,” Stuart says.

A staunch advocate for preserving the coal industry, Stuart wants to create an economic environment that encourages companies to invest in full-time jobs and large-scale infrastructure projects in the region.

“The Hunter has been gutted of its revenue for far too long. We have the skills, we have the land, we have the resources, and we have the drive to continue being the backbone of the state's power supply for the next 50 years. Let’s get these power plants built.”

Stuart is also committed to greater investment in rural infrastructure. He believes that the neglect of regional areas has gone on for too long and is fighting for major projects such as new dams, upgraded roads, improved bridges, and the construction of a high-speed rail network to connect capital cities and unlock opportunities in rural and regional areas.

“We haven’t built a dam in 40 years. Our power plants are being decommissioned, and our roads are falling apart. You only need to take a drive to the city to see where all the money is going. People can’t move away from the city because of poor infrastructure planning, so let’s bring the city to them. Let’s build a high-speed rail line and ease congestion in the cities while boosting our regional towns.”

Stuart Bonds is ready to fight for the people of the Hunter and bring real investment, real jobs, and real solutions back to the region. Support Stuart in his campaign to take Hunter back for the people.