Bracken pre-selected by Liberals for The Entrance

Former Australian cricketer Nathan Bracken has been pre-selected as the Liberal candidate for The Entrance ahead of the State election in March.

Bracken has lived and raised two children with his wife Haley on the Central Coast over the last two decades and been part of the local community.

“I know that this is the perfect location to live and raise a family, having had family ties to Berkeley Vale since childhood – it’s close enough to transport and services, but also home to amazing environment and laid back lifestyle,” Mr Bracken said. “I want to help create education and employment opportunities for kids growing up here, so that they can live and contribute without having to go anywhere else.”

Nathan is excited about the opportunity to deliver for the community that has supported him and his family through tough times.

“The local community really embraced us and supported us, and this is a great opportunity for me to give back by helping to ensure that we get the infrastructure and services that this community deserves.”

Nathan has been involved in the Central Coast community during his playing days for Australia, and was the first player to take the Cricket World cup to the Central Coast community.

He has been an ambassador and spokesperson for several charitable organisations, including Movember, Beyond Blue, McGrath Foundation, Camp Quality and the Royal Flying Doctors and participated in charity and fundraising events across the Central Coast for Give Me Five for Kids.

“Having represented NSW and Australia in some of the world’s best cricket teams, it would be a great honour to represent my community as part of the Perrottet Liberal team,” Mr Bracken said.

“I want to see positive change in The Entrance, with increased infrastructure and community facilities in the area. And you can’t make changes sitting on the sideline, so I will be campaigning hard to get elected and be able to make a positive difference in the lives of the Central Coast community.”

“Our community has been grappling with rising cost of almost everything, and Coast families deserve to get great support that can only be delivered by the Perrottet Government.”

Only the Perrottet Government has a plan to support NSW families by growing the economy, boosting their budget, strengthening frontline services and investing in our communities.

_{Primary source: Media release, NSW Liberal Party Dec 23, 2022}