Protecting the natural environment. 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. The main towns include Bellingen, Bowraville, Coffs Harbour, Crescent Head, Dorrigo, Gladstone, Hat Head, Kempsey, Macksville, Nambucca Heads, Sawtell, South West Rocks, Port Macquarie, Ulong and Urunga. 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 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. Ad. With the national Voices4 movement taking on momentum, now is the opportune time to utilise this energy by investing in an Independent. Page continued to serve in Parliament until the 1961 election. 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. those United Australia partys interest rate billboards, the UAP will hold home loan interest rates at 3% for five years, filling the available space in multiple arenas with his sea of yellow, Yet there were recent complaints from people whod received welcome emails from the UAP, polling suggested the race between Oakeshott and Conaghan was too close to call, the electorate with the highest population of voters, Southern Cross University to complete stage 2 of its health services precinct. Im currently a Director on the Board of The Cancer Council of NSW and work as a Corporate Coach. Meanwhile for them, their pensions are not keeping up with the rising cost of living.. Pat Conaghan was approached for comment. I am seeking to represent Cowper because it is clear our electorate needs a change of direction, somebody fresh, young, and diverse that can flip politics on its head. We will email it to you every week as soon as it is released. We will email it to you every week as soon as it is released. The Outcome in Cowper has nothing to do with Labors overall chances lets face it, if virtually unknown Indies like Hesse win then the LNP will be hard pressed to get 50 seats. 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. Conaghans how-to-vote card has Fairhall in the second preference spot, with Heise last. 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. I became a leader in health and social services after gaining post-graduate qualifications in Public Health and Business. 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. 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.. Just making the point the outcomes might not be as straightforward as some might assume. 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. Polling shows support for both major parties has collapsed, hovering around 35%, which is historically very low, he said. On Sunday morning it was still too close for the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) to call with a total of 67,260 first preferences counted. Ms Heise stresses she is not beholden to political parties or donors, just the people in her electorate. Its great to know that local democracy has won in the end.. 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. This is a list of the candidates of the 2023 New South Wales state election, which will be held on 25 March 2023. 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. With boundary readjustments, he now lives in Cowper, where he stood as an independent at the 2016 and 2019 federal elections. She now shares her home locally in Frederickton with her husband and four children. My point is that it looks like a contest and shouldnt be taken for granted. Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan was approached for comment, but did not respond prior to publication. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. The reality is the UAP lacks people on the ground to hand out how-to-vote cards, Jones said. Her challenger for the candidacy, Julie Jamieson, had this to say after the result was announced, I wish Caz all the 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. 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. Subtle pot-shots between the incumbent MP, The Nationals Pat Conaghan, and independent challenger Carolyn Heise, have grown into an open stoush in the run to the May 21 poll in Australia's most populous electorate. I always operate from positions of integrity, honesty, positivity, compassion and inclusivity. Hartsuyker has held the seat ever since. I will be Cowpers grass roots advocate inside our Federal Parliament which I and so many others have become disillusioned with. Conaghan was born and raised in Kempsey and currenly lives on the Mid-North Coast. David Jones, a councillor in Nambucca Shire, says there is plenty of political discontent in the region. 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. Except for one brief break, the seat has been held by the National Party (previously known as the Country Party) and its predecessors since 1919. Bellingen in the electorate of Cowper. Unfortunate that you did not mention the other three candidates running for the seat of Cowper. 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. Find out more about Carolyn (Caz) Heise at https://voices4cowper.org/meet-your-candidates. 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. The Australian Labor Party has endorsed Alex Simpson as its candidate for Lyne in the federal election. I am an everyday leader, who is visible, connected, and reflective of what it means to be a part of the community. 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. Sign up to receive Guardian Australias fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter. Not just in the next 5 years but for the next 50 years. 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. 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. Cowper was the seat of Country Party . Wondering what the changed demographics for the area mean for this analysis since the pandemic, more people have moved into the area from cities, and more likely to be progressive? stand for the seat of Cowper at the May 18 federal election. The governments current plan to get to Net Zero by 2050 isnt good enough. With all of the communities of Cowper, I can be the change we need and deserve. Like fellow Independent Tony Windsor, Oakeshott became a hate figure for some conservative commentators, and both Independents retired at the 2013 election. It was the only time Labor has ever won this seat. It facilitates trust and empowers others to get involved in the process. I always act with honesty and integrity and expect all politicians to do the same. Mr Conaghan has pointed to his record of providing key funding for major projects in the electorate. Until 3 years ago I was operating at the pinnacle of my health service management career. THE major candidates in Cowper have finalised their campaigns before tomorrows Federal Election. I would love to see more initiatives that plan for sustainable tourism and development. 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. The Independent candidate for Cowper, backed by Climate 200, is Caz Heise. 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. Despite only a brief time campaigning, Oakeshott polled 26.3%, outpolling Labor and reducing the National margin to just 4.6%. Boundaries. 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. No one thought it was a good idea, but there was no alternative that wasnt even worse. Find out information about dates, how to vote, where to vote, candidates and more. I build rapport easily, and Im genuinely interested in others. Holmes-a-Court is merely one of the administrators of Climate 200. I am fed up with our leaders and their lack of integrity, accountability, and desire to listen to what is happening on the ground. Port Macquarie resident Keith McMullen is proud to be preselected as the Labor candidate to contest the seat of Cowper in the federal election. As an avid bushwalker, and member of the MNC National Parks Association, protection of our environment is high on my list. Woodward was the Labor candidate against Tony Abbott in Warringah at the 2016 election. Do you pick up and read a free newspaper that has been thrown on your front lawn. McMullen is a Port Macquarie born local. It is time for courageous leadership, The Greens candidate for Cowper says. The mood between candidates was friendly except for the sitting member the National partys Pat Conaghan and the independent Carolyn Caz Heise, with Conaghan repeatedly rolling his eyes and occasionally sniping when Heise answered questions. 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. 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. Oakeshott told Guardian Australia this election was proving different to any other he had seen. The process of choosing an independent candidate was organised by Voices4Cowper (V4C). 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. Results 1983-2019. Environmental scientist and planning specialist Tim Nott will contest the seat of Cowper for The Greens at the 2022 . A candidate that focussed on alternatives to the current lack of results in Canberra for our region would tap into local frustration. Cowper was a relatively close race in 2016 and 2019 due to the presence of Rob Oakeshott. A varied role, I do everything from health promotion, event management, social media, marketing and fundraising to external engagement with key stakeholders. Is that because his campaign fell apart in the last few weeks or what? Australia should be leading the way in this space. In Page, momentum seems to be with the Teal Independent. 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 want your voice to be at the centre of the democratic process. 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. I am a natural organiser and a passionate advocate who leads by example. The Nambucca Shire councillor said for months he had paid little heed to the UAPs Thank you National party signs attacking the Coalition government. In a surprise upset, Page was defeat by the ALPs Frank McGuren, and he died days later. My guess is that the guys a has-been. The Australian Electoral Commission has officially declared there will be eight candidates for the Federal seat of Cowper. 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. 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 . I have been a frontline environmental warrior and am committed to supporting legislation which creates a more liveable and sustainable future. A vigorous campaign has also been mounted by the independent in Wannon. The northern parts of Cowper, from Sapphire Beach to Red Rock were shifted to the division of Page. From left: Tim Nott for the Greens, Liberal Democrat Simon Chaseling, teal independent Caz Heise, the National partys Pat Conaghan, Labors Keith McMullen and One Nations Faye Aspiotis. What aspects of the V4C Report speak most strongly to you? A vote for Labor in Cowper will not help Labor Federally as the Labor candidate has little chance of winning here. Pre-covid, I was an integral part of the Reclaim the Night committee and event emcee. Im a passionate advocate for womens rights, access and equality. Former MP Gary Nehl held the seat from 1984 until his retirement in 2001. My skills lie in communication, engagement, and participation. Voices 4 Cowper is a non-party-political incorporated association with membership from across the Cowper electorate. 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 decided I needed to get into the very parliament that I had become so disillusioned with. I doubt the incumbent will have much of a personal vote and these days as voters are becoming increasingly partisan and wary of the government of the day the impact of a sitting members personal vote may indeed be overstated. He was following his former constituents from Port Macquarie who had been transferred from Lyne to Cowper by the 2015 redistribution. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. She was also the Nursing Director of the North Coast Cancer Institute, which operates in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. This model is why we still dont have real strategies to tackle so many issues from climate change to equity, equality and accountability. 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. What happened to the climate change vote? Get ready for silly things as they work hard on winning the whacko vote.. Labors primary vote ranged from 9.3% in Port Macquarie-Hastings to 17.5% in Nambucca Valley. Port Macquarie-based Rob Oakeshott was the independent MP for Lyne from 2008 until his retirement in 2013. To make sure you're up to date with all the news, SIGN UP HERE. It was the only time Labor has ever won this seat. I mean now Cowper is an electorate with its population concentrated at the far northern and southern . These assets are why we live here, and why people move to the area. Each of these organisations used the Kitchen Table Conversation (KTC) process to galvanise their community. Voices 4 Cowperis a non-party-political incorporated association with membership from across theCowper electorate. 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. 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. I have long campaigned for environmental sustainability and real action to address climate change. 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. History Cowper was the seat of Country Party founder Earle Page, who held the seat for 42 years from 1919 to 1961. Antony Green is the ABC's Chief Elections Analyst. Ruth Meads from the Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) drew the favourable number one position. SM Bruce- Losing to independents on all of them or apabor or in Nicholls the Liberal? 9am . Conaghan was born and raised in Kempsey and currenly lives on the Mid-North Coast. Photo: Coffs Harbour Greens. 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