Ruth Meads from the Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) drew the favourable number one position. It seems community engagement and awareness has waned over the past few years when we have needed visibility and connection more than ever. A: The HOA election reforms from 2005 and Senate Bill 61 dramatically changed the way HOA elections are conducted. I've lived in the Cowper electorate for 18 years. After a busy few years, Voices4Cowper have reconsidered the best ways for us to continue to fulfil our vision. . Voices 4 Cowper is a non-party-political incorporated association with membership from across the Cowper electorate. 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. cancelling the Election for District No. Each of these organisations used the Kitchen Table Conversation (KTC) process to galvanise their community. 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. All Labor voters need to do is put Hesse above the Nationals despite the fact that Hesse wouldnt allocate her preferences to Labor. Since 1984, federal electoral division boundaries in Australia have been determined at redistributions by a redistribution committee appointed by the Australian Electoral Commission. best going forward, and know she has the full support of myself and my team. . With the national Voices4 movement taking on momentum, now is the opportune time to utilise this energy by investing in an Independent. The Division of Cowper is an Australian electoral division in the state of New South Wales. My guess is that the guys a has-been. (Map). 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 . 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. 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. The Independent candidate for Cowper, backed by Climate 200, is Caz Heise. With 25 years experience working as an Environmental Scientist within the development approval system, I have a detailed understanding of the issues in Cowper . TikTok announced it was banning dangerous tanning content so why didn't it? The reality is the UAP lacks people on the ground to hand out how-to-vote cards, Jones said. 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. 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. It is time for courageous leadership, The Greens candidate for Cowper says. I mean now Cowper is an electorate with its population concentrated at the far northern and southern . Cowper candidates at a public forum. Port Macquarie is part of the Cowper electorate. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. Along with many Australians, Im very passionate about supporting a quicker way to reduce emissions. He ran against Hartsukyer thinking hed have a better shot but lost. I care for its residents, its visitors, its culture, its environment and where we are going. I always operate from positions of integrity, honesty, positivity, compassion and inclusivity. 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. Boundaries. 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. A varied role, I do everything from health promotion, event management, social media, marketing and fundraising to external engagement with key stakeholders. Ms Heise stresses she is not beholden to political parties or donors, just the people in her electorate. At present Carolyn has close to 1000 volunteers and she gaining traction. The northern parts of Cowper, from Sapphire Beach to Red Rock were shifted to the division of Page. Susie, as there is no Liberal candidate if you do want to vote Liberal you are better off putting 1 for the Nationals candidate. THE Nationals hold the seat of Cowper with just a 4.6 per cent margin, despite it being a Nationals stronghold since 1983. Page held the seat for over 40 years. That being myself for One Nation, Simon Chaseling for the Liberal Democrats and Josh Fairhall for UAP. 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. It is named after Sir Charles Cowper, an early Premier of New South Wales.[2]. Voices4Cowper are delighted to present two incredibly talented women seeking community endorsement to run as the Independent for Cowper at the next federal election. Labors primary vote ranged from 9.3% in Port Macquarie-Hastings to 17.5% in Nambucca Valley. Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan was approached for comment, but did not respond prior to publication. I always act with honesty and integrity and expect all politicians to do the same. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining. In 1919, Thomson, then representing the Nationalists, was defeated by Earle Page, who joined the Country Party the next year. It has usually been a fairly safe National Party seat, and became more so when its more urbanised area (including Page's hometown of Grafton) was shifted to the newly created Division of Page in 1984. I am an everyday leader, who is visible, connected, and reflective of what it means to be a part of the community. 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. 120,000 people live in Coffs or Port MacQuarie alone. I am a resilient 50 year old mum of 2 adult children and wife to Jacinta (a paramedic with 30+ years experience). 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. Podcast #86: Introduction to the NSW election, When local council parties break into state politics. What have the nationals done for the Mid North Coast? 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. I have an innate ability to make people feel welcome. Coalition retain, It is interesting that this seat has not become a Liberal seat considering it is more urban than traditional Nationals country. Holmes-a-Court is merely one of the administrators of Climate 200. 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. 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. Environmental scientist and planning specialist Tim Nott will contest the seat of Cowper for The Greens at the 2022 . 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. The official voting day for the federal election is on Saturday, May 18, although pre-polling opens on Monday, April 29. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Port Macquarie resident Keith McMullen is proud to be preselected as the Labor candidate to contest the seat of Cowper in the federal election. Tell us about yourself - what skills and experience do you bring to the role. No one thought it was a good idea, but there was no alternative that wasnt even worse. 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 . 9am . Nope. Election results in Cowper at the 2019 federal election 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. Sign up to receive Guardian Australias fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter. Caz Heise was successful in a vote of more than 800 local people. Replaced by Emily Suvaal, Khal Asfour and Stephen Lawrence. I decided I wanted to be force for change and to use my skills and experience to make this place I love to call home better and fairer for all who share it with me. which highlighted the three main issues that most concern Cowper residents climate and environment, social inequality, and transparency and integrity within the political system. In Bellingen it was the reverse, with Oakeshott claiming 33.5% of the vote to Conaghans 21% and the ALP on 15%. Here's what that might mean for you, Former fighter pilots training Chinese forces 'nipped in the bud', 'Momentous occasion': Spears taken by Captain Cook in 1770 to be returned home, Station master arrested after fatal Greek train crash where temperatures reached 1,300 degrees in burning carriages, Daily letter deliveries in the firing line as part of new Australia Post review, Defiant Wilkinson lays out defamation defence, Ray has changed banks four times in less than a year and not by choice. 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. He spent 12 years as a Detective and Police Prosecutor in the New South Wales Police Force before becoming a lawyer. 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. EIGHT is enough - that's how many will stand for the seat of Cowper at the May 18 federal election. Candidate nominations for state elections; Candidate nominations for local government elections; Appointing a scrutineer; . . In Kempsey on Wednesday, April 24, the Australian Electoral Commission officially declared there will be eight candidates, and then drew the ballot for the order of names on the voting paper for the Lower House. One new requirement was that an "inspector of elections" be appointed to run . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "I am thrilled to be endorsed by the Voices4Cowper to be the Independent candidate in the upcoming . Caz Heise went on to contest the seat of Cowper in 2021 as a community Independent. These assets are why we live here, and why people move to the area. CAROLYN (Caz) Heise will stand as a community independent for the electorate of Cowper at the Federal elections this year. Caz Heise is very well known in much of Cowper, particularly in the health system, and was a very popular health administrator. Former MP Gary Nehl held the seat from 1984 until his retirement in 2001. Tell us about yourself, what skills and experience do you bring to the role? 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. Im an advocate for alternative transport options, safeguarding our precious resources, and opportunities that ensure food security. The forum at Bellingen Golf Club on 5 May was jointly hosted by the Bellingen and Urunga chambers of commerce. 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. I think many people have lost hope in our system, and this is an area needing improvement. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. As such I have developed multiple language skills, and the ability to adapt to different situations and people. Fairhall is a company director and has been in appliance retail for 21 years, owning two appliance stores in Kempsey and a furniture store in Gloucester. 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. 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. 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. i learned of a website last night called theyvoteforyou.org.au. Issues such as the cost of living, affordable housing and response to disasters are high on her agenda. Independent candidates have attracted much interest across the country, with Ms Heises campaign featured on Australian Story last Monday evening. 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. Results 1983-2016, Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group). I am committed to treading lightly and smiling in the sunlight. Following the online town hall forum last Sunday 23 January, in which both candidates were invited to present, members were then able to vote for their choice. The seat covers the towns of Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, South West Rocks, Nambucca Heads, Bellingen and Kempsey. Retired teacher and author Keith McMullen will contest the seat of Cowper for the Labor Party at the 2022 federal election. The Nationals candidate Pat Conaghan was drawn second, followed by Alexander Stewart from the United Australia Party in third. She was the Director of Nursing & Midwifery for the Mid North Coast (Woolgoolga to Port Mac). Im honest and wear my heart on my sleeve. 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. According to Fairhall, UAP recently tripled its billboard advertising. Mr Nott said, I want all residents to have secure accommodation, to be able to learn, work and afford to stay in Cowper.. He has his own legal practice and has worked pro-bono to women's shelters, youth groups and community legal centres. Page continued to serve in Parliament until the 1961 election. I recently completed subjects from the Post Grad Certificate in Building Community Resilience and Leadership at Charles Sturt University. 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 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. 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. Her challenger for the candidacy, Julie Jamieson, had this to say after the result was announced, I wish Caz all the . Oakeshott resigned as member for Lyne at the 2013 election, but announced his candidacy for Cowper just before the 2016 election. 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). Depending on ones own ethics, beliefs, morals etc, this could be a helpful tool in deciding how to vote next month. Has has 25 years experience working as an Environmental Scientist within the development approval system. 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. 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. 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. 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 We will email it to you every week as soon as it is released. He served as Treasurer in the Bruce government until 1929. Our vision is to create a more meaningful connection between the people of Cowper, democracy and political processes. What aspects of the V4C Report speak most strongly to you? Former MP Gary Nehl held the seat from 1984 until his retirement in 2001. 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. 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. 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 with significant rural industries in the rest of the electorate. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Bellingen in the electorate of Cowper. She was also the Nursing Director of the North Coast Cancer Institute, which operates in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. At that election, he was too ill to campaign and fell into a coma before the election. 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. He was defeated in 1963 by the Country Partys Ian Robinson. 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. TheVoices4Cowpersteering committee came together in 2019 to generate community ownership of political dialogue by using Kitchen Table Conversations to gather community concerns and ideas and place these at the centre of the political process. With support for major parties at historic lows, United Australia and a teal independent see opportunity in the coastal NSW electorate. She now shares her home locally in Frederickton with her husband and four children. CAROLYN (Caz) Heise will stand as a community independent for the electorate of Cowper at the Federal elections this year. Pat Conaghan was approached for comment. A disappointing display of censorship and bias. Our region has some of the most beautiful beaches, mountains, and national parks in the country. Cowper was an original federation seat, and has almost always been held by conservative parties, with the Country/National Party holding it for all but two years since 1919. Lets see how it goes, but those three seats look like tight-run contests to me. 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. 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. Robinson transferred to the new seat of Page in 1984, and Garry Nehl won Cowper for the Nationals. View information for the 2023 NSW State election on Saturday, 25 March 2023. Oakeshott contested again in 2019 giving himself more time to campaign and hoping to capitalise of the retirement of sitting National MP Luke Hartsuyker. Protecting the natural environment. Electorate Held by Labor candidate Coalition candidates Greens candidate Other candidates Albury: Liberal: Marcus Rowland: Justin . I will be Cowpers grass roots advocate inside our Federal Parliament which I and so many others have become disillusioned with. My skills lie in communication, engagement, and participation. I would love to see more initiatives that plan for sustainable tourism and development. David Jones, a councillor in Nambucca Shire, says there is plenty of political discontent in the region. This saw her have thousands of employees, and it has been said she was highly regarded in Health. This is a hard one to predict. I am culturally aware and as a respectful ally, support reconciliation of our First Nations People. A record 16,424,248 Australians are enrolled to vote in the 2019 federal election. Im too far away from Nicholls to say who is likely to prevail between Priestley and the two Coalition candidates. The following members have announced they are not contesting the upcoming election: . The involvement of Voices 4 Cowper in this selection process has now concluded.
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