NSW Nationals preselect Michael Kemp as Oxley candidate Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 4, 2022 Retiring Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey and NSW Nationals candidate for Oxley Michael Kemp. BUSINESS owner and physiotherapist Michael Kemp has been preselected by the NSW Nationals as the candidate for Oxley at the 2023 General Election, following the decision by long-serving Nationals MP Melinda Pavey to retire from politics. Mr Kemp has a long association with Oxley. He was born in Kempsey hospital to a Macleay Valley farming family, and has lived in the electorate nearly all his life. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au He is married to Brigitte, and they have three sons – Ashton, Pierson, and Lleyton. Mr Kemp is the director and principal physiotherapist at Keystone Health, which has practices in Kempsey, Port Macquarie, and South West Rocks. He previously served in the Royal Australian Air Force, completing three tours of duty. Mr Kemp is a member of the Rural Fire Service at the local brigade level, and is also a member of an inter-zone remote firefighting team. He was named the Macleay Volunteer of the Year in the 2021 Australia Day awards. Mr Kemp said he wants to be a strong and passionate representative for the people of Oxley to ensure there is a regional voice in decision-making processes. “As a lone practitioner, I can help 500 people. “As a business owner I can help 5,000 people. “But as the local Member I can help all the people of Oxley,” Mr Kemp said. Deputy Premier and NSW Nationals leader Paul Toole MP described Kemp as “a true local champion who puts his community first”. “He will be a fantastic representative for the people of Oxley and I’m proud to have him on the NSW Nationals team,” Mr Toole said. Retiring Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey congratulated Mr Kemp on his preselection. “I know Michael will put his heart and soul into continuing to deliver for the Oxley electorate,” Ms Pavey said. Nearly 100 people were in attendance for Saturday’s preselection meeting. The NSW Nationals wish to thank Ms Pavey for her decades-long dedication and service to the people of Oxley and to the party.
