Ro Knox, the Liberal Party’s candidate for Wentworth, officially launched her campaign on Thursday, April 10 evening with a passionate address at Sydney’s Centennial Homestead, calling this federal election “the most important election of our lives.”
Joined by high-profile supporters including Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley MP, Senator Andrew Bragg, Senator Maria Kovacic, Kellie Sloane MP, Skye Leckie, Joh Bailey, and Michelle Stephenson, the launch drew a lively crowd of community members and Liberal faithful energised by Knox’s vision for the electorate.
“[This campaign is about] delivering real action — the real action so desperately missing over the last three years,” Knox said, pledging to bring Wentworth “a seat at the table” under a future Liberal government.
The event opened with remarks from several prominent figures, including Ms Ley, who officially launched the campaign, as well as Ms Sloane, Ms Leckie, and Ms Stephenson. Guests enjoyed complimentary drinks and canapés as they mingled with supporters and volunteers.
Knox, a businesswoman and entrepreneur, emphasised her commitment to economic growth, small business support, and social issues, including restoring funding to local domestic violence shelters and increasing research into gynaecological cancers.
“I have spoken to hundreds of small businesses across the seat who have told me about the extra red tape and the expense of doing business,” she said. “We need a change for the better.”
Highlighting her long-standing connection to Israel and condemning rising antisemitism, Knox remarked: “Unlike my opponent, I have actually been to Israel. The Jewish community need the strongest of friends — the most consistent of friends.”
In her closing remarks, Knox pledged: “As the member for Wentworth, I will listen to you… and I will take those issues to Canberra and deliver real action for our community.”
The campaign launch marks a key moment in the Liberal Party’s effort to reclaim the historically blue-ribbon seat, with Knox setting a clear and combative tone for the road ahead.
