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. Tell us about yourself, what skills and experience do you bring to the role? Cowpers UAP candidate Joshua Fairhall gave the Bellingen forum a miss but spoke with Guardian Australia prior, and said Palmer had shifted the focus from attack to offering solutions to everyday Australians. On the mid-north coast of NSW, Cowper covers 7,296 sq.km and runs from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour, including Kempsey, South West Rocks, Bellingen and Dorrigo in between. This saw her have thousands of employees, and it has been said she was highly regarded in Health. The final results showed significant variance within the seat, when 42% of the Nambucca vote went to Conaghan (a slight drop), 20% to the ALP and 18% to Oakeshott. Tell us about yourself - what skills and experience do you bring to the role. I come from a place of compassion and consideration for our electorate. 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. It seems community engagement and awareness has waned over the past few years when we have needed visibility and connection more than ever. Is your campaign being backed and/or funded by Simon Holmes A Court. Mandy Nolan for The Greens had 17,941 first . Nott has lived in the Cowper electorate for 18 years. 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. And with eight candidates vying for the seat in this election, the contest between Independent Robert Oakeshott and the Nationals' Pat Conaghan will be key. Woodward grew up and spent most of his life on Sydney's northern beaches but took a 'tree change' moving to the north coast in 2016. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining. He also served as a minister in the second and third terms of the Lyons government, and served as acting Prime Minister for three weeks upon Lyons death. Issues such as the cost of living, affordable housing and response to disasters are high on her agenda. The Australian Electoral Commission has officially declared there will be eight candidates for the Federal seat of Cowper. 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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. Retiring MPs. In 1919, Thomson, then representing the Nationalists, was defeated by Earle Page, who joined the Country Party the next year. If I want to vote for Liberal do I vote for the Liberal Democrat or the Nationals candidate? Replaced by Emily Suvaal, Khal Asfour and Stephen Lawrence. He was following his former constituents from Port Macquarie who had been transferred to Cowper by the 2015 redistribution. While you're with us, you can now receive updates straight to your inbox from the Port Macquarie News. I have many friends and colleagues from all walks of life across Cowper and believe all of us should have the opportunities to become the best people we can be. I am committed to treading lightly and smiling in the sunlight. I have an innate ability to make people feel welcome. With 25 years experience working as an Environmental Scientist within the development approval system, I have a detailed understanding of the issues in Cowper . Redistributions occur for the boundaries of divisions in a particular state, and they occur every seven years, or sooner if a state's representation entitlement changes or when divisions of a state are malapportioned. The population and economics of the electorate are dominated by tourism and retirement services in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie, but the areas in between are still predominantly rural. A lively campaign is shaping up in the New South Wales mid-north coast electorate of Cowper, with a revealing candidates forum in Bellingen, preferencing games under way, a popular Voices for independent candidate, and an explanation of those United Australia partys interest rate billboards. Woodward was the Labor candidate against Tony Abbott in Warringah at the 2016 election. We have campaign hubs in Coffs Harbour, Nambucca, Bellingen and Port Macquarie with volunteers walking on beaches and doing flash mobs theres lots of enthusiasm.. The Independent candidate for Cowper, backed by Climate 200, is Caz Heise. Think hard before you vote in Cowper The only candidate that I think has a chance to defeat the Nationals candidate is Carolyn Heise. David Jones, a councillor in Nambucca Shire, says there is plenty of political discontent in the region. I want the government to be transparent and protect the vulnerable, Mr Nott said. I will be Cowpers grass roots advocate inside our Federal Parliament which I and so many others have become disillusioned with. Im fully aligned with the V4C values and vision of being a local member who facilitates a meaningful connection with the people of Cowper and truly represents the community in Canberra. best going forward, and know she has the full support of myself and my team. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. He served as Treasurer in the Bruce government until 1929. Climate. Mr Conaghan has pointed to his record of providing key funding for major projects in the electorate. I've lived in the Cowper electorate for 18 years. We will email it to you every week as soon as it is released. 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. Oakeshott still has a chance of winning this seat. As such I have developed multiple language skills, and the ability to adapt to different situations and people. 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. The Australian Labor Party has endorsed Alex Simpson as its candidate for Lyne in the federal election. 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? . Interestingly, he also used to be on the campaign team of Josh Frydenburg, a fact that one of the contributors to this discussion conveniently overlooked. Thomson first held the seat for the Protectionist Party and held the seat for successive non-Labor parties for the next 13 years. Gotten the Coffs bypass done / or even actually started? He has a Bachelor of Science from the ANU and a Graduate Diploma in Marine Science from the NMSC in Coffs harbour. There is a lot of white noise in the media which clouds how the overall Federal election will go. With cost of living and affordable housing major issues in the electorate, Mr Conaghan has highlighted the Prime Minister's recent announcement of first home buyers . A: The HOA election reforms from 2005 and Senate Bill 61 dramatically changed the way HOA elections are conducted. 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. We need a Federal ICAC with teeth now! My skills lie in communication, engagement, and participation. I bring a diverse range of skills to the table having studied Community Services, Sign Language, Leadership and Mediation. CAROLYN (Caz) Heise will stand as a community independent for the electorate of Cowper at the Federal elections this year. Find out information about dates, how to vote, where to vote, candidates and more. Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan was approached for comment, but did not respond prior to publication. Page continued to serve in Parliament until the 1961 election. I am a natural organiser and a passionate advocate who leads by example. Voices4Cowper are delighted to present two incredibly talented women seeking community endorsement to run as the Independent for Cowper at the next federal election. Independent candidate for Cowper, Caz Heise (centre), with volunteers. Greens Announce Tim Nott As Candidate For Cowper - News Of The Area Greens Announce Tim Nott As Candidate For Cowper by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 25, 2022 Tim Nott (l) and David Shoebridge MLC want clean power in order to stimulate the economy. This includes seven Labor members (Tara Moriarty, Penny Sharpe, Greg Donnelly, Anthony D'Adam, Daniel Mookhey, Peter Primrose, Mark Buttigieg), five Liberal members (Damien Tudehope, Taylor Martin, Natalie Ward, Natasha Maclaren-Jones[a] and Aileen MacDonald), three Nationals members (Sarah Mitchell, Wes Fang and Sam Farraway), two Greens members (Abigail Boyd and Sue Higginson), two One Nation members (Mark Latham[a] and Rod Roberts), one Shooters and Fishers member (Mark Banasiak) and one Animal Justice member (Emma Hurst). This was alongside some wonderful emerging leaders across the Port Macquarie, Bellingen, and Kempsey shires. We have amazing entrepreneurs, scientists and engineers who can make the transition to renewable energy possible. @maverick. New Morrison ministry takes office following election win, Labor leader Anthony Albanese announces frontbench. This is a list of the candidates of the 2023 New South Wales state election, which will be held on 25 March 2023. The official voting day for the federal election is on Saturday, May 18, although pre-polling opens on Monday, April 29. 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. 41 Cowper Street, Granville NSW 2160 (02) 9179 0610. . 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. Caz Heise was successful in a vote of more than 800 local people. Nope. History Despite only a brief time campaigning, Oakeshott polled 26.3%, outpolling Labor and reducing the National margin to just 4.6%. The seat covers the towns of Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, South West Rocks, Nambucca Heads, Bellingen and Kempsey. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); SUBSCRIBE for our FREE copy of the PAPER each week! ), 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. The retiring National MP is Luke Hartsuyker who has represented the seat since 2001. Ms Heise says she wants to bring respect and integrity back to Federal Parliament and wants real action on climate and health. Pat Conaghan was approached for comment. Former MP Gary Nehl held the seat from 1984 until his retirement in 2001. We want your voice to be at the centre of the democratic process. Each of these organisations used the Kitchen Table Conversation (KTC) process to galvanise their community. THE major candidates in Cowper have finalised their campaigns before tomorrows Federal Election. He represented Cowper from 1919 to 1961, longer than any other MP who represented one seat for his entire career. 9am . He worked as a painter and decorator for twenty five years before becoming a high school teacher. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}302302S 1525212E / 30.384S 152.870E / -30.384; 152.870. As a woman and parent of a Transmasculine teenager, I hold equality and inclusivity dear to my heart. 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. . I think many people have lost hope in our system, and this is an area needing improvement. 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. Port Macquarie resident Keith McMullen is proud to be preselected as the Labor candidate to contest the seat of Cowper in the federal election. Aspiotis grew up on a dairy farm in South Gippsland. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Cowper candidates at a public forum. Voices4Cowper are delighted to present two incredibly talented women seeking community endorsement to run as the Independent for Cowper at the next federal election. Coalition retain, It is interesting that this seat has not become a Liberal seat considering it is more urban than traditional Nationals country. Would be expected to do even more poorly on a third attempt. Our leaders need to be held accountable for their actions, or lack thereof. Port Macquarie is part of the Cowper electorate. Woodward was the Labor candidate . You have successfully joined our subscriber list. The best chance Labor has of winning Federally is if Caz defeats Pat Conaghan. She was the Director of Nursing & Midwifery for the Mid North Coast (Woolgoolga to Port Mac). He added that the Great Koala National Park is one of the exciting initiatives the Greens are supporting to grow jobs in Cowper. In Bellingen it was the reverse, with Oakeshott claiming 33.5% of the vote to Conaghans 21% and the ALP on 15%. Are Cowper voters easily swayed by each party's campaign tactics, or have they had enough? Labor candidate Keith McMullen wants improved access to affordable housing, world-class health services and more secure jobs on the Coffs Coast, as well as better access to TAFE and a rise in the minimum wage. Caz Heise is very well known in much of Cowper, particularly in the health system, and was a very popular health administrator. I cant see Labor taking the seat, at least not while facing a sophomore surge, but independents have a chance. Could you please tell me if I vote Liberal do I vote for the Nationals candidate or the Liberal Democrat candidate? Lee was defeated by John Thomson in 1906. He was following his former constituents from Port Macquarie who had been transferred from Lyne to Cowper by the 2015 redistribution. The primary vote for the independents ranged from 19.3% in Kempsey to 31.9% in Port Macquarie-Hastings. 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. I can be that person if given the opportunity. We undertook a media campaign, and were able to present two . Results 1983-2019. First preference count for the division of Cowper (NSW) Candidate Party Votes % Swing (%) Status; LAWRENCE, Wayne: Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) 3,538: 3.42 +0.95 . Bellingen in the electorate of Cowper. Oakeshott told Guardian Australia this election was proving different to any other he had seen. This is an annual liberation march that actively campaigns violence against women. Do you pick up and read a free newspaper that has been thrown on your front lawn. A diverse, tolerant and just society. It facilitates trust and empowers others to get involved in the process. Jones believes there is plenty of political discontent in the electorate. In Page, momentum seems to be with the Teal Independent. With support for major parties at historic lows, United Australia and a teal independent see opportunity in the coastal NSW electorate. I m looking to fund an ad campaign ONLY for VOTE INDEPENDENT AS A PROTEST $ ??? 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