Unfortunate that you did not mention the other three candidates running for the seat of Cowper. 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. 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 . National vote held up in Port Macquarie but got smashed in Coffs Harbour. Conaghan was born and raised in Kempsey and currenly lives on the Mid-North Coast. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); SUBSCRIBE for our FREE copy of the PAPER each week! 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 acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. 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? Cowper lies on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, stretching from Port Macquarie to Coffs Habrour. Numbers with black borders are from . The candidates are listed in alphabetical order. Lisa Tisdell Journalist After teaching in Queensland and Hong Kong, McMullen returned to Port Macquarie five years ago where he researched and wrote a book on Port Macquarie's history of Surfing. Robert Oakeshott. Caz Heise (Independent) has a very large following and is a well known. Gotten the MidNorth any significant new investment out of the biggest govt. 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. Woodward was the Labor candidate . 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. All Labor voters need to do is put Hesse above the Nationals despite the fact that Hesse wouldnt allocate her preferences to Labor. These assets are why we live here, and why people move to the area. I became a leader in health and social services after gaining post-graduate qualifications in Public Health and Business. With the national Voices4 movement taking on momentum, now is the opportune time to utilise this energy by investing in an Independent. 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. After the 2010 election Oakeshott found himself part of the cross bench in a minority parliament. What have the nationals done for the Mid North Coast? 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()}, Election Day Arrives As Cowper Candidates Make Their Final Pitches, Emergency Services Update for Port Stephens, Logging begins at Bagawa State Forest in Forestry Corp harvest plan, Tradies encouraged to care for their most important assets during Tradies National Health Awareness Month, Young and old dare to yarn at Stuarts Point Mens Shed, Local artists open Serendipity Exhibition at Nexus in Bellingen. Nehl retired in 2001, and was succeeded by Luke Hartsuyker. Buena Park's latest round of election night results continued to show early leads for Susan Sonne for the District 2 City Council seat and incumbent Councilman Art Brown for the District 3 seat . 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. He was defeated in 1963 by the Country Partys Ian Robinson. 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. "I am thrilled to be endorsed by the Voices4Cowper to be the Independent candidate in the upcoming . Antony Green is the ABC's Chief Elections Analyst. We just need our leaders to come to the table and show us how. Aspiotis grew up on a dairy farm in South Gippsland. 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. 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. After a busy few years, Voices4Cowper have reconsidered the best ways for us to continue to fulfil our vision. The Independent candidate for Cowper, backed by Climate 200, is Caz Heise. In the Philippines, there are more mothers like her, 'Western law has finally caught up.' 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. Hartsuyker has held the seat ever since. Voices 4 Cowperis a non-party-political incorporated association with membership from across theCowper electorate. . The primary vote for the independents ranged from 19.3% in Kempsey to 31.9% in Port Macquarie-Hastings. She has been selected as the Voices for Cowper candidate. 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. It didn't help as Oakeshott's vote fell and new National candidate Pat Conaghan had no difficulty being elected. It seems community engagement and awareness has waned over the past few years when we have needed visibility and connection more than ever. From the start we have been visible with T-shirts and corflutes and have included an element of fun, he said. 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. 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. Im an advocate for alternative transport options, safeguarding our precious resources, and opportunities that ensure food security. 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. Nope. Page continued to serve in Parliament until the 1961 election. motherhood statements are going to be enough to swing it for Caz Heise, but if we get a hung parliament then independents would be in the hot seat for regional negotiations. Electorate Held by Labor candidate Coalition candidates Greens candidate Other candidates Albury: Liberal: Marcus Rowland: Justin . 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 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. At present Carolyn has close to 1000 volunteers and she gaining traction. Conaghans how-to-vote card has Fairhall in the second preference spot, with Heise last. 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. Post-Election Margin: National 6.8% v IND. And ultimately, representing the region is what being a regional representative is, and should be, about. Former MP Gary Nehl held the seat from 1984 until his retirement in 2001. Conaghan served as a City of North Sydney Councillor 2003-2007. Electoral results for the Division of Cowper, Results of the 2022 Australian federal election in New South Wales Cowper, "The process of federal redistributions: a quick guide", Australian Capital and Northern Territories, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Division_of_Cowper&oldid=1088955511, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 21 May 2022, at 01:25. I always operate from positions of integrity, honesty, positivity, compassion and inclusivity. I am committed to treading lightly and smiling in the sunlight. It is time for courageous leadership, The Greens candidate for Cowper says. The Division of Cowper is an Australian electoral division in the state of New South Wales. 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. After only a brief campaign, Oakeshott came close to victory and is again contesting the seat. I dont know whether integrity, honour etc. 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. Heise is telling people to vote one for her and then number every other box according to their choice. It was the only time Labor has ever won this seat. I have a strong work ethic. Page held the seat for over 40 years. 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This shire has one of the oldest demographics in the country, its basically a retirement village with a beach and people resented seeing Covid dollars going to the big end of town. 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. Following the declaration of the candidates, Ms Tait conducted a random draw to determine the positions on the ballot paper. Since 1984, federal electoral division boundaries in Australia have been determined at redistributions by a redistribution committee appointed by the Australian Electoral Commission. Oakeshott is again contesting Cowper and will be helped in 2019 by running a longer campaign, by the general swing against the government, and by the retirement of sitting National MP Luke Hartsuyker. Polling shows support for both major parties has collapsed, hovering around 35%, which is historically very low, he said. Mr McMullen said Labor will provide $700,000 for additional crisis accommodation on the Mid North Coast for women and children fleeing violence. I cant see Labor taking the seat, at least not while facing a sophomore surge, but independents have a chance. 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'. Holmes-a-Court is merely one of the administrators of Climate 200. Climate. Mr Nott said, I want all residents to have secure accommodation, to be able to learn, work and afford to stay in Cowper.. Replaced by Emily Suvaal, Khal Asfour and Stephen Lawrence. The reality is the UAP lacks people on the ground to hand out how-to-vote cards, Jones said. 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. Im not saying any of the incumbents will lose. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Last is Greens candidate Timothy Nott. On March 22, 2022, the Buena Park City Council adopted new boundaries for council member districts to comply with federal and state laws. 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). In 1919, Thomson, then representing the Nationalists, was defeated by Earle Page, who joined the Country Party the next year. He has his own legal practice and has worked pro-bono to women's shelters, youth groups and community legal centres. The seat was first held by Francis Clarke of the Protectionist Party, who was defeated by Free Trader Henry Lee in 1903. 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. 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. A vote for Labor in Cowper will not help Labor Federally as the Labor candidate has little chance of winning here. 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. . ** 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 @9NewsSyd #nswpol", "NSW ALP boss Bob Nanva's bid to parachute himself into upper house seat fails", "Guy Zangari: Fairfield MP won't stand for re-election in 2024", "NSW Liberals need 'brave conversation' around quotas: Natalie Ward", "Nick Lalich, MP for #Cabramatta, has announced he will be retiring at the next State election! 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. Caz Heise is very well known in much of Cowper, particularly in the health system, and was a very popular health administrator. 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. The National Party is defending three seats. The Australian Electoral Commission has officially declared there will be eight candidates for the Federal seat of Cowper. Coalition retain, It is interesting that this seat has not become a Liberal seat considering it is more urban than traditional Nationals country. Think hard before you vote in Cowper The only candidate that I think has a chance to defeat the Nationals candidate is Carolyn Heise. 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 . 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. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Woodward was the Labor candidate against Tony Abbott in Warringah at the 2016 election. Not just in the next 5 years but for the next 50 years. 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. Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan was approached for comment, but did not respond prior to publication. It all depends on the amount of traction the Voices movement gain, and whether Oakeshott runs or supports a candidate, really. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. I am an everyday leader, who is visible, connected, and reflective of what it means to be a part of the community. 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. Labor says it will invest up to $200 million per year on disaster prevention and resilience and will establish a National Water Commission as part of the strategy to future-proof Australias water resources. Environmental scientist and planning specialist Tim Nott will contest the seat of Cowper for The Greens at the 2022 . I decided I needed to get into the very parliament that I had become so disillusioned with. Cowper was the seat of Country Party founder Earle Page, who held the seat for 42 years from 1919 to 1961. 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