Wagga Greens candidate opposes $15b data centre and backs government-run supermarkets

Key points

• Greens preselected candidate Sam Ryot is contesting the Wagga Wagga seat against independent MP Joe McGirr at the March 2027 election. Ryot says public housing is the best way to address housing needs, and he opposes the proposed $15 billion Gregadoo data centre, arguing it will not help build homes.
• He supports government-owned supermarkets to compete with Coles and Woolworths on price.
• Ryot also says the Greens can appeal to voters drawn to One Nation who are frustrated with the major parties.