While you're with us, you can now receive updates straight to your inbox from the Port Macquarie News. Gotten the MidNorth any significant new investment out of the biggest govt. I've lived in the Cowper electorate for 18 years. Meanwhile for them, their pensions are not keeping up with the rising cost of living.. THE major candidates in Cowper have finalised their campaigns before tomorrows Federal Election. ), As the graph below shows, Cowper normally records a National two-party preferred vote 5-10% higher than the Coalition's state two-party preferred vote. Mr McMullen said he is taking climate change seriously, pointing to Labors Powering Australia strategy to reduce Australias emissions by 43 percent by 2030, and keep the country on track for net zero by 2050. After the 2010 election Oakeshott found himself part of the cross bench in a minority parliament. With cost of living and affordable housing major issues in the electorate, Mr Conaghan has highlighted the Prime Ministers recent announcement of first home buyers being able to access their superannuation to buy a house. Bellingen in the electorate of Cowper. Conaghan said he is committed to strengthening the economy to deliver more jobs, tackling cost of living pressures, greater investment in regional infrastructure, building a better health system and bringing back manufacturing to Australia. What happened to the climate change vote? Mr McMullen said Labor will provide $700,000 for additional crisis accommodation on the Mid North Coast for women and children fleeing violence. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. I m looking to fund an ad campaign ONLY for VOTE INDEPENDENT AS A PROTEST $ ??? We will email it to you every week as soon as it is released. Im too far away from Nicholls to say who is likely to prevail between Priestley and the two Coalition candidates. The Labor Party is defending seven seats. Mr Conaghan has pointed to his record of providing key funding for major projects in the electorate. After several weeks of negotiations, Oakeshott spoke for a notorious 17 minutes before stating he was backing the Gillard government. Having completed the process of identifying a candidate, Voices4Cowper stepped back. Hartsuyker retired in 2019 and Oakeshott took another shot at the seat, but lost to Nationals candidate Pat Conaghan by a slightly increased margin. She has been selected as the Voices for Cowper candidate. Not just in the next 5 years but for the next 50 years. I have a Bachelor of Science from the ANU and a Graduate Diploma in Marine Science from the NMSC in Coffs harbour. The Greens, the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party and the Animal Justice Party are each defending one seat. Ms Heise stresses she is not beholden to political parties or donors, just the people in her electorate. The electorate of Cowper has existed since Federation and is named after Sir Charles Cowper, five times Premier of New South Wales between 1856 and 1870. David Jones, a councillor in Nambucca Shire, says there is plenty of political discontent in the region. Timothy Nott said a Greens vote in Cowper is a vote for real action on climate change. I come from a place of compassion and consideration for our electorate. This follows almost 100,000 additions to the roll in the week preceding the close of rolls, which has pushed the national enrolment rate to an extraordinary 96.8 per cent. We have amazing entrepreneurs, scientists and engineers who can make the transition to renewable energy possible. Another seat where the incumbent National MP could increase his primary vote and likely increase his margin solidly based on the fact this could again become the traditional NAT vs ALP it usually is. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. I represented the youth voice as part of PMH Councils COVID-19 Recovery Working Group and supported initiatives proposed to council that seek to improve community participation in their strategic plans. Tell us about yourself - what skills and experience do you bring to the role. Between 2008 and 2013 Cowper was the National Party's only north coast seat, Page and Richmond being held by Labor, Lyne by Independent Rob Oakeshott, and the lower north coast seat of Paterson by the Liberal Party. [2] Its most prominent member has been Sir Earle Page, former leader of the Country Party and interim Prime Minister of Australia in 1939. The involvement of Voices 4 Cowper in this selection process has now concluded. With the national Voices4 movement taking on momentum, now is the opportune time to utilise this energy by investing in an Independent. This is a list of the candidates of the 2023 New South Wales state election, which will be held on 25 March 2023. Heise recently told Guardian Australia that Palmer had changed his preferencing at the last election, so she wouldnt be surprised if he altered his intention for the sitting member of Cowper at this election. Ruth Meads from the Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) drew the favourable number one position. Conaghan was born and raised in Kempsey and currenly lives on the Mid-North Coast. . The Greens will do as well as usual given their destructive policies, theyd have the entire Cowper timber industry closed if they had a say. Page's bitter Parliamentary attack on Menzies after Lyons' death, including an unwise attack on Menzies' war record, led to his retirement as Country Party Leader shortly afterwards. This is an annual liberation march that actively campaigns violence against women. Buena Park's latest round of election night results continued to show early leads for Susan Sonne for the District 2 City Council seat and incumbent Councilman Art Brown for the District 3 seat . Lets see how it goes, but those three seats look like tight-run contests to me. Oakeshott was easily re-elected as an Independent at the 2003 and 2007 state elections before winning the Federal seat of Lyne at a 2008 by-election following the resignation of Mark Vaile. Hartsuyker has held the seat ever since. I care for its residents, its visitors, its culture, its environment and where we are going. I have an innate ability to make people feel welcome. The divisional returning officer for Cowper, Barbara Tait, said the number of nominations was potentially the largest ever for the seat - and certainly the most in recent memory. Former MP Gary Nehl held the seat from 1984 until his retirement in 2001. To make a comment or suggest a change to the election site, pleasecontact us. Issues such as the cost of living, affordable housing and response to disasters are high on her agenda. Aspiotis grew up on a dairy farm in South Gippsland. Climate. I am deeply motivated to represent the people and to advocate the issues that need to be addressed. We were overtaken by Covid, but still managed to hold 49 Kitchen Table Conversations and created a report that drew together the community ideas and concerns shared. You will have the opportunity to vote for your preferred candidate following our live event on Sunday 23 January (although you dont have to attend the event to be eligible to vote). Just making the point the outcomes might not be as straightforward as some might assume. 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An Oakeshott return may make this race interesting, but in his absence it will likely revert to being a safe Nationals seat, particularly with the new MP building a personal vote. Page served briefly as Australia's 11th Prime Minister in 1939 between the death of Joe Lyons and the election of Robert Menzies as United Australia Party leader. Im currently a Director on the Board of The Cancer Council of NSW and work as a Corporate Coach. David Jones, a Nambucca Shire councillor, says locals are sick to death of both sides of politics. Caz Heise is very well known in much of Cowper, particularly in the health system, and was a very popular health administrator. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. After the meeting, retiree Pamela Whitehead said she was dismayed by Conaghans body language. Geography Thomson first held the seat for the Protectionist Party and held the seat for successive non-Labor parties for the next 13 years. After the launch, participants then asked V4C to facilitate a process to find a passionate and community-supported independent candidate willing to champion these issues at the upcoming Federal election. These assets are why we live here, and why people move to the area. During the launch of the report we were asked to facilitate a process to find a Community Independent Candidate to represent Cowper in the 2021 federal election. Robert Oakeshott. I believe in a well-prepared, safe, thriving and just society- heres hoping we can get there together. Voices 4 Cowper is a non-party-political incorporated association with membership from across the Cowper electorate. Until 3 years ago I was operating at the pinnacle of my health service management career. Susie, as there is no Liberal candidate if you do want to vote Liberal you are better off putting 1 for the Nationals candidate. He spent 12 years as a Detective and Police Prosecutor in the New South Wales Police Force before setting up his own legal practice in 2001. A redistribution shifted the seat south at the 2016 election, and former independent MP Rob Oakeshott, who previously represented Lyne to the south, contested Cowper and came within 5% of defeating Hartsuyker. At present Carolyn has close to 1000 volunteers and she gaining traction. Andrew Woodward from the Labor Party drew fourth, Independent Robert Oakeshott fifth, Lauren Edwards from the Greens sixth, Kellie Pearce from the Animal Justice Party seventh while Independent Allan Green rounded out the candidates in eighth position. You have entered an incorrect email address! When I asked myself If not me, who and If not now, when? I knew my only option was to put myself forward. From the start we have been visible with T-shirts and corflutes and have included an element of fun, he said. Alan .. I am an everyday leader, who is visible, connected, and reflective of what it means to be a part of the community. After a busy few years, Voices4Cowper have reconsidered the best ways for us to continue to fulfil our vision. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. McMullen is a Port Macquarie born local. The seat covers the towns of Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, South West Rocks, Nambucca Heads, Bellingen and Kempsey. Carolyn was endorsed by Voices4Cowper (V4C) members in a voting process that closed at midday on Tuesday 25 January. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. Would be expected to do even more poorly on a third attempt. Nehl retired in 2001, and was succeeded by Luke Hartsuyker. (Map). I build rapport easily, and Im genuinely interested in others. I want the government to be transparent and protect the vulnerable, Mr Nott said. During the 2019 campaign, polling suggested the race between Oakeshott and Conaghan was too close to call in the electorate with the highest population of voters. Woodward was the Labor candidate against Tony Abbott in Warringah at the 2016 election. Conaghan served as a City of North Sydney Councillor 2003-2007. In Bellingen it was the reverse, with Oakeshott claiming 33.5% of the vote to Conaghans 21% and the ALP on 15%. Building meaningful connections between the people of Cowper and local members is incredibly important. Page's bitter Parliamentary attack on Menzies after Lyons' death, including an unwise attack on Menzies' war record, led to his retirement as Country Party Leader shortly afterwards. I am culturally aware and as a respectful ally, support reconciliation of our First Nations People. Who got the toughest grilling in round one of 'Meet the Candidates'? Saturation advertising is Palmers strategy, filling the available space in multiple arenas with his sea of yellow aiming to suck attention and votes from his opponents. We care about the protection of your data. In the past has worked pro-bono to women's shelters, youth groups and community legal centres. She says that her approach is very simple she views any legislation through the lens of its current and future benefit for the people of Cowper, its fairness and its affordability. I'm Timothy Nott. motherhood statements are going to be enough to swing it for Caz Heise, but if we get a hung parliament then independents would be in the hot seat for regional negotiations. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. To make a comment or suggest a change to the election site, pleasecontact us. 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