I live in Port Macquarie on Birpai Country with my husband Phil Jamieson, frontman of Australian rock band, Grinspoon, and two teenage children, Lyla and Eight. Now there are 600 billboards around the country, he said. This is a list of the candidates of the 2023 New South Wales state election, which will be held on 25 March 2023. I am a resilient 50 year old mum of 2 adult children and wife to Jacinta (a paramedic with 30+ years experience). Gotten the MidNorth any significant new investment out of the biggest govt. Robinson transferred to the new seat of Page in 1984, and Garry Nehl won Cowper for the Nationals. Lee was defeated by John Thomson in 1906. As a councillor I talk to lots of people many of them are sick to death of both sides of politics but particularly with the government, which they have not forgotten threw the elderly under the bus when Covid hit, he said. Hartsuyker retired in 2019 and Oakeshott took another shot at the seat, but lost to Nationals candidate Pat Conaghan by a slightly increased margin. cancelling the Election for District No. Heise is telling people to vote one for her and then number every other box according to their choice. On his retirement, the seat recorded a 1% swing to Labor, one of only four seats to swing to Labor in NSW at the 2001 election. Port Macquarie resident Keith McMullen is proud to be preselected as the Labor candidate to contest the seat of Cowper in the federal election. Im honest and wear my heart on my sleeve. The forum at Bellingen Golf Club on 5 May was jointly hosted by the Bellingen and Urunga chambers of commerce. He served on the Opposition frontbench until resigning from the National Party in March 2002, claiming that property developers were taking over his local National Party branches. Mr McMullen said Labor will provide $700,000 for additional crisis accommodation on the Mid North Coast for women and children fleeing violence. I am culturally aware and as a respectful ally, support reconciliation of our First Nations People. She was also the Nursing Director of the North Coast Cancer Institute, which operates in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. 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. He is experienced in the corporate world, starting as a journalist in Sydney, working in regional Australia and Canberra before taking on senior roles in marketing, corporate affairs and management consulting in Australia and overseas. Lobby group releases coastal engineer's breakwall report, Wauchope teenager convicted and disqualified from driving for 'drag racing', Port News reader poll: time for you to do the talking, The three factors that helped create Tamworth family's Run Fest Port Macquarie tradition, 'Significant investment': bowling club showcases upgrade plan, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. Page returned to government in 1940 as a minister, and again served as a minister from 1949 to 1956. A total of 65% of Cowper voters on the 709 subscriber V4C mailing list voted, which resulted in Caz Heise being selected as the new V4C-endorsed independent candidate for Cowper. Labor had given itself a strong chance of winning the seat, and had chosen the Mayor of Coffs Harbour as its candidate, but Labor's chances in the seat disappeared following the Tampa incident. I have a Bachelor of Science from the ANU and a Graduate Diploma in Marine Science from the NMSC in Coffs harbour. I am thrilled to be endorsed by the Voices4Cowper to be the Independent candidate in the upcoming federal election, Caz told News Of The Area. I mean now Cowper is an electorate with its population concentrated at the far northern and southern ends which leaves Lyne having no population centre. These assets are why we live here, and why people move to the area. THE major candidates in Cowper have finalised their campaigns before tomorrows Federal Election. Holmes-a-Court is merely one of the administrators of Climate 200. I care for its residents, its visitors, its culture, its environment and where we are going. 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. In Page, momentum seems to be with the Teal Independent. Replaced by Emily Suvaal, Khal Asfour and Stephen Lawrence. It seems like this Independent has a very real chance of taking Cowper. Looking to engage a wide cross-section of the local community, V4C, a non-party political organisation run by volunteers, embarked on a series of Kitchen Table Conversations throughout the electorate in 2020/21. The Labor, Greens and Independent candidates all support the establishment of a federal Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and have a commitment to Net Zero emissions by, at least, 2050. With all of the communities of Cowper, I can be the change we need and deserve. The Greens, the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party and the Animal Justice Party are each defending one seat. Geography This model is why we still dont have real strategies to tackle so many issues from climate change to equity, equality and accountability. Inside the battle for Cowper and the tactics used to win From negative advertisements to cringeworthy political jingles and big name politicians flying into the Cowper electorate it is hard not to know there is an election on May 18. She has worked for nearly ten years as a Mathematics and Science Teacher in the Mid North Coast area. It facilitates trust and empowers others to get involved in the process. I recently completed subjects from the Post Grad Certificate in Building Community Resilience and Leadership at Charles Sturt University. I have been a frontline environmental warrior and am committed to supporting legislation which creates a more liveable and sustainable future. I come from a place of compassion and consideration for our electorate. She was the Director of Nursing & Midwifery for the Mid North Coast (Woolgoolga to Port Mac). Post-Election Margin: National 2.3% v IND. Woodward was the Labor candidate . Assessment 120,000 people live in Coffs or Port MacQuarie alone. Who even thought it was a good idea to put both those places in the same electorate in the first place? Unfortunate that you did not mention the other three candidates running for the seat of Cowper. Discrimination and bullying have unfortunately been a part of my young persons life, and this drives me to ensure our communities have access to education and resources that better support our marginalised groups. Ute Schulenberg is a Bellingen-based freelance journalist, Sign up for the Rural Network email newsletter, Join the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the community, Election forum walkouts after Craig Kelly labels vaccine mandates an abuse of human rights, Clive Palmers campaign pledge to cap home loan rates utterly irresponsible, experts say. The aim was to facilitate a more meaningful connection between the people of Cowper and its parliamentary representative. Candidate nominations for state elections; Candidate nominations for local government elections; Appointing a scrutineer; . Could you please tell me if I vote Liberal do I vote for the Nationals candidate or the Liberal Democrat candidate? As such I have developed multiple language skills, and the ability to adapt to different situations and people. Oakeshott told Guardian Australia this election was proving different to any other he had seen. Former MP Gary Nehl held the seat from 1984 until his retirement in 2001. Lisa Tisdell Journalist History I build rapport easily, and Im genuinely interested in others. I can be that person if given the opportunity. The Cowper electorate has the most voters in Australia. Yet there were recent complaints from people whod received welcome emails from the UAP, in spite of not having signed up. Jones believes there is plenty of political discontent in the electorate. David Jones, a Nambucca Shire councillor, says locals are sick to death of both sides of politics. Additionally, I manage their volunteer pool, facilitate workshops and social inclusion activities, and mentor the headspace Youth Reference Group- a group of young advocates aged 17-25 years. Pathetic really for a so called Independent newspaper. Building meaningful connections between the people of Cowper and local members is incredibly important. He served as Treasurer in the Bruce government until 1929. The National Party is defending three seats. . As a woman and parent of a Transmasculine teenager, I hold equality and inclusivity dear to my heart. Clive Palmer has successfully entered this field without taking votes from anyone except the major parties, who will now have to mop up preference votes in any way they can. Conaghans how-to-vote card has Fairhall in the second preference spot, with Heise last. To make sure you're up to date with all the news, SIGN UP HERE. In the past has worked pro-bono to women's shelters, youth groups and community legal centres. What happened to the climate change vote? Introduced new industry and education opportunities to build our economy to a more resilient base than retirees, tourists and timber, and provide opportunities for young people? Woodward played a role in Sydney's successful bid and the staging of the 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and he has held roles with the Australian Tourist Commission and Visa Inc, having lived in San Francisco for three years where he was Visa's global head of brand and sponsorship communications. My point is that it looks like a contest and shouldnt be taken for granted. . "I am thrilled to be endorsed by the Voices4Cowper to be the Independent candidate in the upcoming . Results 1983-2016, Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group). Who got the toughest grilling in round one of 'Meet the Candidates'? Depending on ones own ethics, beliefs, morals etc, this could be a helpful tool in deciding how to vote next month. Timothy Nott said a Greens vote in Cowper is a vote for real action on climate change. Oakeshott resigned as member for Lyne at the 2013 election, but announced his candidacy for Cowper just before the 2016 election. We formed Voices4Cowper because we were inspired by the work of Mary Crooks of the Victorian Womens Trust, and the subsequent work of Voices4Indi and Voices of Warringah. The Labor partys Keith McMullen said ALP corflutes were running late but had now arrived. You will have the opportunity to vote for your preferred candidate following our live event on Sunday 23 January (although you don't have to attend the event to be eligible to vote). A Voices independent has the backing of large financial support from billionaire Holmes-a-Court which elevates her presence but has zero name recognition and would be expected to do worse than Oakeshott by a country mile. According to her campaign communications manager, Graeme Singleton, Heise and her team were ready to go as soon as her candidature was endorsed by the grassroots group Voices4Cowper at the end of January. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Well see if the Nats think theyre in trouble if the PM visits the region during the campaign theres buckleys chance of seeing him here anytime else. One of the lessons from the Covid crisis is that we are all poorer for the rising inequality in our society. Cowper lies on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, stretching from Port Macquarie to Coffs Habrour. But when the billboards were refreshed early in the campaign, the message changed and Jones saw red about billionaire politician Clive Palmers claim. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. But whole I expect Oakeshotts vote to go mostly to Labor and the other candidates, the incumbent should pick up some conservatives who didnt back him last time. I am deeply motivated to represent the people and to advocate the issues that need to be addressed. I always operate from positions of integrity, honesty, positivity, compassion and inclusivity. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. The following members have announced they are not contesting the upcoming election: . The daily struggle for food, shelter and safety as inner-city park becomes haven for homeless, Edmund Rice Education Australia issues apology to parents at school for failing to meet child safety standards, 'Highly effective': New studies reveal true impact of NASA's asteroid-smashing mission, Aunty Eunice spent her life fighting for justice, but died days before a crucial turning point, It's a major Australian city that's said to 'barely have a pulse'. To make a comment or suggest a change to the election site, pleasecontact us. What went wrong for Labor? I will use my skills and experience to make this place we love to call home better and fairer for all who share it with me. Issues such as the cost of living, affordable housing and response to disasters are high on her agenda. The Liberal Party is defending six seats. Nope. Cowper covers an area from Port Macquarie in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north. As the start of my recovery from cancer coincided with the onset of Covid-19, I enjoyed the luxury of time to consider the state of the nation, the health and wellbeing of my family and loved ones, and what I wanted to do when I was cancer free. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. ), As the graph below shows, Cowper normally records a Labor two-party preferred vote 5-10% below the state two-party vote. 2022 Australian federal election: Cowper; Party Candidate Votes % % National: Pat Conaghan: 43,909 39.47 7.60 Independent: Caz Heise 29,206 26.26 +26.26 Labor: Keith McMullen 15,566 13.99 Were not counting on them preferencing one way or another.. When I asked myself If not me, who and If not now, when? I knew my only option was to run as an independent candidate in the upcoming Federal Election. Yet when UAPs Cowper how-to-vote card was released this week, sitting member Conaghan appeared in the number three spot. In 2016 Oakeshott made a late entry to the race for Cowper, his base of Port Macquarie having been transferred from Lyne to Cowper. Toggle between two-candidate-preferred votes (Nationals vs Independent), two-party-preferred votes and primary votes for the Nationals, independent candidate Rob Oakeshott and Labor. I am an everyday leader, who is visible, connected, and reflective of what it means to be a part of the community. Nope. 5 and appointed Connor Traut to the seat, because there are not more candidates than offices to be filled. . Labor's Cowper candidate Keith McMullen: "People have told me they have lost all confidence in the integrity of the Liberal/National government" EIGHTH generation Port Macquarie local Keith McMullen has been preselected by the Labor Party to contest the seat of Cowper in the upcoming Federal election. 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. In 1919, Thomson, then representing the Nationalists, was defeated by Earle Page, who joined the Country Party the next year. I am fed up with our leaders and their lack of integrity, accountability, and desire to listen to what is happening on the ground. Im told by a friend who lives in Cowper that the Teal Independent in Cowper has mounted a strong campaign. Page lost Cowper in an upset in 1961, but was never to know of his defeat, dying before the result was declared. Voices4Cowper (V4C) has put out a call for an independent candidate to contest the seat of Cowper at the next Federal election. @maverick. A disappointing display of censorship and bias. In play if Oakeshott runs again (3rd time is the charm) but otherwise the Nats should hold. Alan .. 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. Port Macquarie-based Rob Oakeshott was the independent MP for Lyne from 2008 until his retirement in 2013. The new district map will be used for the 2022 November election for Districts 1, 2, and 5, and all future City Council election until after the next U.S. Census in 2030. Conaghan has the sophomore bonus coming, but things arent going well for the Coalition in NSW right now, and Carolyn Heise is a Voices For candidate, things could go poorly for the Nationals here. Each of these organisations used the Kitchen Table Conversation (KTC) process to galvanise their community. Our leaders need to be held accountable for their actions, or lack thereof. The retiring National MP is Luke Hartsuyker who has represented the seat since 2001. 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. At that election, he was too ill to campaign and fell into a coma before the election. This campaigns only major funding commitment to date appears to be a $27.5m announcement by Conaghan and the Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie in April, for Southern Cross University to complete stage 2 of its health services precinct. Podcast #86: Introduction to the NSW election, When local council parties break into state politics. 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Fairhall said the increase in Cowpers UAP membership from 39 to 1,000 members over the past three years, many of whom he says are disaffected National party voters, means the party advertising is cutting through. As an avid bushwalker, and member of the MNC National Parks Association, protection of our environment is high on my list. He represented Cowper from 1919 to 1961, longer than any other MP who represented one seat for his entire career. I have an innate ability to make people feel welcome. The current government has demonstrated a lack of integrity, transparency, compassion and commitment to responsible discourse. Prior to that I was the Nursing Director of the North Coast Cancer Institute which operates in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); SUBSCRIBE for our FREE copy of the PAPER each week! function ml_webform_success_4658131(){var r=ml_jQuery||jQuery;r(".ml-subscribe-form-4658131 .row-success").show(),r(".ml-subscribe-form-4658131 .row-form").hide()}, Carolyn Heise to run as independent candidate for Cowper in Federal Elections, https://voices4cowper.org/meet-your-candidates, Ambulance service under pressure with 000 calls rising, A small-town tennis revival in Bulahdelah, Bellingen UHAs massive year in support of hospital patients. Cowper was a relatively close race in 2016 and 2019 due to the presence of Rob Oakeshott. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/248493138667, https://voices4cowper.org/join_mailing_list/. Is your campaign being backed and/or funded by Simon Holmes A Court. What aspects of the V4C Report speak most strongly to you? I was at the National Press Club when Clive announced his plans apparently it is possible for the government to reassert control of interest rates under the constitution, he claims. We need a rethink of the structural inequalities which expose front line and service sector workers to burn-out and ill-health while simultaneously rewarding tax avoiding corporates, the well-heeled and big polluters. The Nationals may improve their primary vote in a few of their seats like this in expense of minor parties and independents losing support or not running. Conaghan was born and raised in Kempsey and currenly lives on the Mid-North Coast. You have entered an incorrect email address! Labors primary vote ranged from 9.3% in Port Macquarie-Hastings to 17.5% in Nambucca Valley. We undertook a media campaign, and were able to present two . Page became Country Party leader in 1921 and led the party into government for the first time in 1922, forcing the senior Nationalists to drop Billy Hughes as Prime Minister. The Australian Electoral Commission has officially declared there will be eight candidates for the Federal seat of Cowper. Just as science saved my life, I fully subscribe to the science which demands we act immediately to slow the impact of catastrophic climate change. Candidates for the NSW State election 2023, Candidates of the 2023 New South Wales state election, Resigning to recontest the Legislative Council, "NSW Labor MP Walt Secord to retire from politics following allegations of bullying", "Sitting Labor MLC's Adam Searle, Walt Secord (retiring) and Shaoquett Moselmane have been dumped from the ALP Upper House ticket. We will encourage construction and agriculture courses added to our free TAFE and university policy and we will empower First Nations people and ensure policy is designed for community before profit. Im not sure the Nets can assume their candidates will get over the line in Cowper, Page and Nicholls. I have worked in the mental health industry for over 8 years and currently work in Community Engagement at headspace Port Macquarie (National Youth Mental Health Foundation). Conaghan served as a City of North Sydney Councillor 2003-2007. Its great to know that local democracy has won in the end.. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining. It didn't help as Oakeshott's vote fell and new National candidate Pat Conaghan had no difficulty being elected. 41 Cowper Street, Granville NSW 2160 (02) 9179 0610. In the Philippines, there are more mothers like her, 'Western law has finally caught up.' The reality is the UAP lacks people on the ground to hand out how-to-vote cards, Jones said. I bring a diverse range of skills to the table having studied Community Services, Sign Language, Leadership and Mediation. 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. She will do very well in the election. Despite only a brief time campaigning, Oakeshott polled 26.3%, outpolling Labor and reducing the National margin to just 4.6%. The involvement of Voices 4 Cowper in this selection process has now concluded. From the start we have been visible with T-shirts and corflutes and have included an element of fun, he said. CAROLYN (Caz) Heise will stand as a community independent for the electorate of Cowper at the Federal elections this year. Like fellow Independent Tony Windsor, Oakeshott became a hate figure for some conservative commentators, and both Independents retired at the 2013 election. The seat of Cowper stretches from Coffs Harbour to Port Macquarie and includes the Nambucca Shire. Despite what some may say, Caz Heise does not have the personal financial backing of billionaire Holmes-a-Court, she has a degree of financial support from Climate 200 which is currently funded by more than 10,000 individual, normal voting, contributors. The Australian Labor Party has endorsed Alex Simpson as its candidate for Lyne in the federal election. He spent 12 years as a Detective and Police Prosecutor in the New South Wales Police Force before becoming a lawyer. ELECTORATE MAP WITH 2016 BOOTH RESULTS Numbers represent two-party vote percentages at polling booths, coloured in green for a Nationals majority and grey for a independent majority, and varying in size to reflect the number of votes cast. He was following his former constituents from Port Macquarie who had been transferred from Lyne to Cowper by the 2015 redistribution. NAT hold with a 3-4% swing on the TCC basis (59-41\60-40), One thing few have mentioned is that the nationals will gain a great deal in this election in terms of their role in the coalition. In a surprise upset, Page was defeat by the ALPs Frank McGuren, and he died days later. Im currently a Director on the Board of The Cancer Council of NSW and work as a Corporate Coach. How an unprecedented legal outcome led to native title over the sea, Labor set a superannuation trap and Dutton immediatelytook the bait, Small businesses could soon be legally obligated to protect your personal details, The treasurer says super tax changes will not be indexed. Cowper was the seat of Country Party . He was defeated in 1963 by the Country Partys Ian Robinson. 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