I am committed to treading lightly and smiling in the sunlight. Candidate nominations for state elections; Candidate nominations for local government elections; Appointing a scrutineer; . The candidates are listed in alphabetical order. Cowper was a relatively close race in 2016 and 2019 due to the presence of Rob Oakeshott. Get ready for silly things as they work hard on winning the whacko vote.. Voices 4 Cowperis a non-party-political incorporated association with membership from across theCowper electorate. Its behaviour is symptomatic of a party system where winning power, rewarding donors and taking a short-term view is more important than serving the real needs of the constituency. 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. 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. The Nationals candidate Pat Conaghan was drawn second, followed by Alexander Stewart from the United Australia Party in third. Prior to that I was the Nursing Director of the North Coast Cancer Institute which operates in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. 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? Oakeshott contested again in 2019 giving himself more time to campaign and hoping to capitalise of the retirement of sitting National MP Luke Hartsuyker. I can be that person if given the opportunity. I think many people have lost hope in our system, and this is an area needing improvement. The candidates contesting the federal election in Cowper are, in ballot paper order, Faye Aspiotis (Pauline Hanson's One Nation), Keith McMullen (Australian Labor Party), Pat Conaghan (National . Just making the point the outcomes might not be as straightforward as some might assume. View information for the 2023 NSW State election on Saturday, 25 March 2023. Podcast #86: Introduction to the NSW election, When local council parties break into state politics. The Australian Electoral Commission formally announced the candidates vying for the seat of Cowper and determined the order of candidates on the ballot paper at a public event in Port Macquarie on . Mr McMullen said Labor will provide $700,000 for additional crisis accommodation on the Mid North Coast for women and children fleeing violence. Independent Fred Nile, elected as a Christian Democratic member, is defending his seat and independent Justin Field, elected as a Greens member, is not defending his seat. (Map). Depending on ones own ethics, beliefs, morals etc, this could be a helpful tool in deciding how to vote next month. Is your campaign being backed and/or funded by Simon Holmes A Court. Robert Oakeshott. 5 and appointed Connor Traut to the seat, because there are not more candidates than offices to be filled. Replaced by Emily Suvaal, Khal Asfour and Stephen Lawrence. Our vision is to create a more meaningful connection between the people of Cowper, democracy and political processes. . AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). 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. Thomson first held the seat for the Protectionist Party and held the seat for successive non-Labor parties for the next 13 years. Until 3 years ago I was operating at the pinnacle of my health service management career. Page refused to serve in a government led by Lyons deputy Robert Menzies, but the Country Party rebelled and replaced Page with a new leader. The Independent candidate for Cowper, backed by Climate 200, is Caz Heise. I have an innate ability to make people feel welcome. 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. He ran against Hartsukyer thinking hed have a better shot but lost. I dont know whether integrity, honour etc. He cant nationalise the banks, he said. 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. Page returned to government in 1940 as a minister, and again served as a minister from 1949 to 1956. Fairhall said that in Cowper, the sitting member will be last on preference guidelines. Scandalous is how David Jones describes the huge yellow billboard between Nambucca Heads and his home in Macksville that promises the UAP will hold home loan interest rates at 3% for five years. 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. On the mid-north coast of NSW, Cowper covers 7,296 sq.km between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour, including also Kempsey, South West Rocks, Bellingen and Dorrigo. Pat Conaghan was approached for comment. The Liberal Party is defending six seats. 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 decided I needed to get into the very parliament that I had become so disillusioned with. The process of choosing an independent candidate was organised by Voices4Cowper (V4C). 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. Ms Heise was the Director of Nursing at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. This is a hard one to predict. I want the government to be transparent and protect the vulnerable, Mr Nott said. Voices4Cowper are delighted to present two incredibly talented women seeking community endorsement to run as the Independent for Cowper at the next federal election. 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 . Oakeshott told Guardian Australia this election was proving different to any other he had seen. He unadvisedly ran again, but against a new candidate in Conaghan and was beaten soundly. She was the Director of Nursing & Midwifery for the Mid North Coast (Woolgoolga to Port Mac). It seems like this Independent has a very real chance of taking Cowper. We undertook a media campaign, and were able to present two . A disappointing display of censorship and bias. We will email it to you every week as soon as it is released. Mr Simpson said he had met with community groups which had strongly voiced their concerns about infrastructure, medical equipment and staffing issues in our hospitals, and he had listened . He worked as a painter and decorator for twenty five years before becoming a high school teacher. In 1919, Thomson, then representing the Nationalists, was defeated by Earle Page, who joined the Country Party the next year. From the start we have been visible with T-shirts and corflutes and have included an element of fun, he said. Bellingen in the electorate of Cowper. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/248493138667, https://voices4cowper.org/join_mailing_list/. We have amazing entrepreneurs, scientists and engineers who can make the transition to renewable energy possible. No one thought it was a good idea, but there was no alternative that wasnt even worse. Sign up to receive Guardian Australias fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter. Lee was defeated by John Thomson in 1906. 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. Results 1983-2019. Meanwhile for them, their pensions are not keeping up with the rising cost of living.. I have a strong work ethic. 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. Hartsuyker has held the seat ever since. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Im an advocate for alternative transport options, safeguarding our precious resources, and opportunities that ensure food security. Cowper was the seat of Country Party founder Earle Page, who held the seat for 42 years from 1919 to 1961. I am a resilient 50 year old mum of 2 adult children and wife to Jacinta (a paramedic with 30+ years experience). 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. After several weeks of negotiations, Oakeshott spoke for a notorious 17 minutes before stating he was backing the Gillard government. This is an annual liberation march that actively campaigns violence against women. To make a comment or suggest a change to the election site, pleasecontact us. 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. With 25 years experience working as an Environmental Scientist within the development approval system, I have a detailed understanding of the issues in Cowper . I always operate from positions of integrity, honesty, positivity, compassion and inclusivity. Pre-covid, I was an integral part of the Reclaim the Night committee and event emcee. 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. Conaghan was born and raised in Kempsey and currenly lives on the Mid-North Coast. 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. There is a lot of white noise in the media which clouds how the overall Federal election will go. Tell us about yourself, what skills and experience do you bring to the role? The following members have announced they are not contesting the upcoming election: . 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. Im honest and wear my heart on my sleeve. After the 2010 election Oakeshott found himself part of the cross bench in a minority parliament. 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. We undertook a media campaign, and were able to present two excellent candidates at a virtual town hall meeting. 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 division is located on the north coast of New South Wales, and on its current boundaries takes in the towns of Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Kempsey, Macksville and Nambucca Heads. When I asked myself If not me, who and If not now, when? I knew my only option was to put myself forward. 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. 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. The Labor Party is defending seven seats. After chatting with friends and family on topics affecting them, I was inspired to look more closely at our electorate, our current MP, what is happening in our region, and how we are represented in parliament. We need a Federal ICAC with teeth now! 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. A record 16,424,248 Australians are enrolled to vote in the 2019 federal election. 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. 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. Cowper covers an area from Port Macquarie in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north. Port Macquarie is part of the Cowper electorate. 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. It was the only time Labor has ever won this seat. CAROLYN (Caz) Heise will stand as a community independent for the electorate of Cowper at the Federal elections this year. 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 . What have the nationals done for the Mid North Coast? The northern parts of Cowper, from Sapphire Beach to Red Rock were shifted to the division of Page. 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. It didn't help as Oakeshott's vote fell and new National candidate Pat Conaghan had no difficulty being elected. Australia should be leading the way in this space. We will email it to you every week as soon as it is released. Since 1984, federal electoral division boundaries in Australia have been determined at redistributions by a redistribution committee appointed by the Australian Electoral Commission. Yet there were recent complaints from people whod received welcome emails from the UAP, in spite of not having signed up. This model is why we still dont have real strategies to tackle so many issues from climate change to equity, equality and accountability. Find out information about dates, how to vote, where to vote, candidates and more. After only a brief campaign, Oakeshott came close to victory and is again contesting the seat. Port Macquarie-based Rob Oakeshott was the independent MP for Lyne from 2008 until his retirement in 2013. . McMullen is a Port Macquarie born local. Cowper was the seat of Country Party . Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. Nope. 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. She is from the northern part of the electorate, which might indicate she is less likely to gain ground in the southern part where the National vote is strongest. 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. I absolutely support a Federal ICAC. COWPER: AUSTRALIA: AGE DISTRIBUTION Profile. 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. Caz Heise went on to contest the seat of Cowper in 2021 as a community Independent. Protected Coffs airport from planning downgrades? 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? I'm Timothy Nott. My skills lie in communication, engagement, and participation. 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. "I am thrilled to be endorsed by the Voices4Cowper to be the Independent candidate in the upcoming . Polling shows support for both major parties has collapsed, hovering around 35%, which is historically very low, he said. I am fed up with our leaders and their lack of integrity, accountability, and desire to listen to what is happening on the ground. Environmental scientist and planning specialist Tim Nott will contest the seat of Cowper for The Greens at the 2022 . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The Nambucca Shire councillor said for months he had paid little heed to the UAPs Thank you National party signs attacking the Coalition government. ** Connor Traut 7661 Silver Street Buena Park, CA 9062 Ph: (714) 747-6766 Email: connor@trautgroup.com Website: www.connortraut.com Council Member, City of Buena Park, District 5 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. 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. A campaign of awareness and grassroots connections, supported by Cathy McGowan, the former independent MP for Indi, identified two female candidates who declared their intention to stand. The teal campaign of independent Caz Heise is highly present in Cowper. 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