Mr Blanch visited several businesses and locals during his visit, and said it was the first the first of many visits he would be making before the election on August 21.

Mr Blanch and his wife Jill live on a property at Georges Plains, where they breed superfine poll merinos. He said he has many life experiences under his belt, including law, business, being a parent, agriculture and of course politics.

Mr Blanch was the Liberal candidate for Calare in 2004. He feels that, as an independent, he can do a great deal for Calare. He particularly wants to help voters who may be disenchanted with unfulfilled promises of the Labor Party, and especially the treatment of Kevin Rudd, but may not be ready for Tony Abbott and the Liberal Party.

On a local level, Mr Blanch said he is well aware of Oberon's two main concerns, aged care and water.

He said he can be an energetic advocate when it comes to Oberon's battle for an aged care facility, of which he is a big supporter.

“I think [the aged care facility] is critical. It should just be done,” he said.

“I will be a determined advocate on what Oberon needs,” he said.

As far as Oberon's dwindling water supply, Mr Blanch said he is aware that part of the problem is the large amount of water going to the power stations, and he said that air cooling at the station is an option for reducing demand of Oberon Dam.

Mr Blanch said he also feels that when it comes to water, it is important that Calare thinks as a region and acts as a collective voice.

“I want to be an advocate for that collective voice,” he said.