I’m Nathan Barton, your independent for Moore.

Our community needs representation that combines strength and understanding. The major parties are becoming increasingly disconnected from everyday Australians, drifting toward ideological extremes rather than practical solutions. We need leadership that can bring people together to tackle the real challenges facing our community – from cost of living pressures to improving mental health services.

Through my work in both the military and mental health, I've seen how the best solutions come from listening to people and focusing on practical results, not political point-scoring. We can have both aspiration and compassion, both economic strength and environmental responsibility. But we need someone who will actively engage with the community and fight for sensible, evidence-based policies.

My life has taught me that the best leaders listen first. As a former Army Reservist for 22 years and a practicing psychologist, I've learned that strength and understanding go hand in hand. Whether leading in a reconnaissance unit or counselling veterans and community members, I've seen how real solutions emerge when we truly listen to each other.

I'm ready to bring this same approach to Parliament – combining genuine representation with practical action to deliver results for Moore.

I’ll stand up for what matters most to us, not what’s dictated by party politics. 

Together, we can do this.