About Raissa
Raissa Butkowski is the Liberal candidate for Farrer.
She brings energy, a wide range of experience and a passion for serving the community.
Raissa was born and bred in the Albury region. She comes from a farming family.
As a community lawyer, Raissa has helped fight for families navigating hardship and farmers dealing with uncertainty.
As an Albury City Councillor, Raissa brings experience in making decisions around infrastructure and budgets.
As a Board Member of the Murray Darling Association, Raissa advocates for water security, which is so vital to this region.
Previously, she’s also been a lab technician at a pathology service and a tennis coach.
Raissa has three degrees – in law, biomedical science and nutrition. She is studying for a Master of Business Administration.
She also has a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management and Resolution.
Raissa will fight for families struggling with the cost of living, small businesses facing rising costs, and farmers facing uncertainty.
She will work to improve local health services and infrastructure.