Hailing from Burrumbuttock, Rebecca Scriven is the Family First Party’s candidate for the Farrer by-election.
Originally from the Adelaide Hills in South Australia, Mrs Scriven spent a brief period in Albury before settling further north, where she now raises her four children with her husband of 20 years.
She currently manages the office of an independent Christian school and brings a background in government, having worked in two state ministerial offices and the South Australian Legislative Council.
Following her run in the 2025 Federal Election, Mrs Scriven said she entered the by-election to represent households facing financial strain.
“The cost-of-living crisis we are currently experiencing affects all families, whether they run their own business, live on the land or in the suburbs,” she said.
“I want to bring common-sense policies to Canberra to take the pressure off families and support them to raise our next generation.”
Mrs Scriven has identified the rollout of renewables as a key concern for the electorate, arguing that it “destroys natural landscapes and threatens valuable farmland”.
She supports dropping net zero targets in favour of a “sustainable, reliable energy plan” that utilises natural resources to lower electricity costs and ease financial strain.
Her priorities also include reducing immigration to manageable levels and increasing investment in regional medical services and hospitals.
With Murray River Council recently considering a proposal for a private community hospital in Moama, Mrs Scriven said she would back the initiative to help residents receive care closer to home.
If elected to represent Farrer, Mrs Scriven said she was committed to being a strong advocate for communities across Farrer.
“Too often, rural communities are overlooked and forgotten by our city counterparts, despite the huge contribution they make towards our nation’s economy,” she said.
“I will listen to constituents and their communities across all areas of Farrer and am committed to being a strong voice, bringing their concerns and needs to Canberra.”
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