He couldnt win Coffs Harbor or even most of Port Macquarie in 2019, but weirdly enough edged out the nationals in prepolls and absentee votes. SM Bruce- Losing to independents on all of them or apabor or in Nicholls the Liberal? 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. Read our Privacy Policy. Port Macquarie resident Keith McMullen is proud to be preselected as the Labor candidate to contest the seat of Cowper in the federal election. With the national Voices4 movement taking on momentum, now is the opportune time to utilise this energy by investing in an Independent. Is that because his campaign fell apart in the last few weeks or what? 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. Between 2008 and 2013 Cowper was the National Party's only north coast seat, Page and Richmond being held by Labor, Lyne by Independent Rob Oakeshott, and the lower north coast seat of Paterson by the Liberal Party. After a busy few years, Voices4Cowper have reconsidered the best ways for us to continue to fulfil our vision. The seat covers the towns of Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, South West Rocks, Nambucca Heads, Bellingen and Kempsey. 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? 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. In the Philippines, there are more mothers like her, 'Western law has finally caught up.' What happened to the climate change vote? 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. 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? 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. At that election, he was too ill to campaign and fell into a coma before the election. Saturation advertising is Palmers strategy, filling the available space in multiple arenas with his sea of yellow aiming to suck attention and votes from his opponents. 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 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. Election results in Cowper at the 2019 federal election 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. Oakeshott contested again in 2019 giving himself more time to campaign and hoping to capitalise of the retirement of sitting National MP Luke Hartsuyker. Unfortunate that you did not mention the other three candidates running for the 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. Lee was defeated by John Thomson in 1906. After the 2010 election Oakeshott found himself part of the cross bench in a minority parliament. Despite only a brief time campaigning, Oakeshott polled 26.3%, outpolling Labor and reducing the National margin to just 4.6%. 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. As a woman and parent of a Transmasculine teenager, I hold equality and inclusivity dear to my heart. Who even thought it was a good idea to put both those places in the same electorate in the first place? stand for the seat of Cowper at the May 18 federal election. Do you pick up and read a free newspaper that has been thrown on your front lawn. New Morrison ministry takes office following election win, Labor leader Anthony Albanese announces frontbench. 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. What have the nationals done for the Mid North Coast? Mr Conaghan has pointed to his record of providing key funding for major projects in the electorate. Gotten the MidNorth any significant new investment out of the biggest govt. Boundaries. But when the billboards were refreshed early in the campaign, the message changed and Jones saw red about billionaire politician Clive Palmers claim. I am committed to treading lightly and smiling in the sunlight. Voices 4 Cowper is a non-party-political incorporated association with membership from across the Cowper electorate. When I asked myself If not me, who and If not now, when? I knew my only option was to put myself forward. In the past has worked pro-bono to women's shelters, youth groups and community legal centres. Im an advocate for alternative transport options, safeguarding our precious resources, and opportunities that ensure food security. While you're with us, you can now receive updates straight to your inbox from the Port Macquarie News. 9am . According to her campaign communications manager, Graeme Singleton, Heise and her team were ready to go as soon as her candidature was endorsed by the grassroots group Voices4Cowper at the end of January. 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. I know the vast majority of people in Cowper want to live in a community where every individual has the opportunities to be the best versions of themselves, living freely and productively without persecution, prejudice or discrimination. ** 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 cancelling the Election for District No. Each of these organisations used the Kitchen Table Conversation (KTC) process to galvanise their community. Nehl retired in 2001, and was succeeded by Luke Hartsuyker. Woodward was the Labor candidate against Tony Abbott in Warringah at the 2016 election. 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). cash handout in living memory during Covid? 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 . Replaced by Emily Suvaal, Khal Asfour and Stephen Lawrence. I have been a frontline environmental warrior and am committed to supporting legislation which creates a more liveable and sustainable future. This campaigns only major funding commitment to date appears to be a $27.5m announcement by Conaghan and the Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie in April, for Southern Cross University to complete stage 2 of its health services precinct. The best chance Labor has of winning Federally is if Caz defeats Pat Conaghan. Between 2008 and 2013 Cowper was the National Party's only north coast seat, Page and Richmond being held by Labor, Lyne by Independent Rob Oakeshott, and the lower north coast seat of Paterson by the Liberal Party. Caz Heise is very well known in much of Cowper, particularly in the health system, and was a very popular health administrator. The forum at Bellingen Golf Club on 5 May was jointly hosted by the Bellingen and Urunga chambers of commerce. A candidate that focussed on alternatives to the current lack of results in Canberra for our region would tap into local frustration. It facilitates trust and empowers others to get involved in the process. In 2016 Oakeshott made a late entry to the race for Cowper, his base of Port Macquarie having been transferred from Lyne to Cowper. 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. which highlighted the three main issues that most concern Cowper residents climate and environment, social inequality, and transparency and integrity within the political system. Just making the point the outcomes might not be as straightforward as some might assume. 5 and appointed Connor Traut to the seat, because there are not more candidates than offices to be filled. As such I have developed multiple language skills, and the ability to adapt to different situations and people. Ms Heise stresses she is not beholden to political parties or donors, just the people in her electorate. I decided I needed to get into the very parliament that I had become so disillusioned with. He has his own legal practice and has worked pro-bono to women's shelters, youth groups and community legal centres. From the start we have been visible with T-shirts and corflutes and have included an element of fun, he said. Robert Oakeshott. 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 . Environmental scientist and planning specialist Tim Nott will contest the seat of Cowper for The Greens at the 2022 . Candidates. The Australian Electoral Commission has officially declared there will be eight candidates for the Federal seat of Cowper. 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. 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. Mr McMullen said Labor will provide $700,000 for additional crisis accommodation on the Mid North Coast for women and children fleeing violence. 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. @maverick. 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. 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. We want your voice to be at the centre of the democratic process. Nope. Im too far away from Nicholls to say who is likely to prevail between Priestley and the two Coalition candidates. I will be Cowpers grass roots advocate inside our Federal Parliament which I and so many others have become disillusioned with. 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. 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. Podcast #86: Introduction to the NSW election, When local council parties break into state politics. Caz Heise (Independent) has a very large following and is a well known. 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. Tell us about yourself, what skills and experience do you bring to the role? All Labor voters need to do is put Hesse above the Nationals despite the fact that Hesse wouldnt allocate her preferences to Labor. With support for major parties at historic lows, United Australia and a teal independent see opportunity in the coastal NSW electorate. The official voting day for the federal election is on Saturday, May 18, although pre-polling opens on Monday, April 29. We care about the protection of your data. I believe in a well-prepared, safe, thriving and just society- heres hoping we can get there together. The Australian Labor Party has endorsed Alex Simpson as its candidate for Lyne in the federal election. In February 2016, New South Wales federal electoral districts were redistributed. 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. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/248493138667, https://voices4cowper.org/join_mailing_list/. 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. Mandy Nolan for The Greens had 17,941 first . I dont know whether integrity, honour etc. One new requirement was that an "inspector of elections" be appointed to run . 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. 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. One of the lessons from the Covid crisis is that we are all poorer for the rising inequality in our society. Conaghan was born and raised in Kempsey and currenly lives on the Mid-North Coast. I became a leader in health and social services after gaining post-graduate qualifications in Public Health and Business. Pre-covid, I was an integral part of the Reclaim the Night committee and event emcee. 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. 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. It seems community engagement and awareness has waned over the past few years when we have needed visibility and connection more than ever. I have long campaigned for environmental sustainability and real action to address climate change. In 1919, Thomson, then representing the Nationalists, was defeated by Earle Page, who joined the Country Party the next year. CAROLYN (Caz) Heise will stand as a community independent for the electorate of Cowper at the Federal elections this year. 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. With boundary readjustments, he now lives in Cowper, where he stood as an independent at the 2016 and 2019 federal elections. Lets see how it goes, but those three seats look like tight-run contests to me. She has worked for nearly ten years as a Mathematics and Science Teacher in the Mid North Coast area. 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. Antony Green is the ABC's Chief Elections Analyst. In Bellingen it was the reverse, with Oakeshott claiming 33.5% of the vote to Conaghans 21% and the ALP on 15%. Meanwhile for them, their pensions are not keeping up with the rising cost of living.. Candidate nominations for state elections; Candidate nominations for local government elections; Appointing a scrutineer; . The candidates are listed in alphabetical order. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Our vision is to create a more meaningful connection between the people of Cowper, democracy and political processes. 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. A vote for Labor in Cowper will not help Labor Federally as the Labor candidate has little chance of winning here. 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. The involvement of Voices 4 Cowper in this selection process has now concluded. Redistributions of electoral boundaries are taken into account and may produce notional results for any electoral division in a redistributed state or territory. Cowper lies on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, stretching from Port Macquarie to Coffs Habrour. The Liberal Party is defending six seats. A varied role, I do everything from health promotion, event management, social media, marketing and fundraising to external engagement with key stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to vote for your preferred candidate following our live event on Sunday 23 January (although you dont have to attend the event to be eligible to vote). Post-Election Margin: National 2.3% v IND. Its quite a poorly drawn electorate. Results 1983-2019. Port Macquarie-based Rob Oakeshott was the independent MP for Lyne from 2008 until his retirement in 2013. 41 Cowper Street, Granville NSW 2160 (02) 9179 0610. [1], The division was created in 1900 and was one of the original 65 divisions contested at the first federal 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). Voices4Cowper (V4C) has put out a call for an independent candidate to contest the seat of Cowper at the next Federal election. She will do very well in the election. Has has 25 years experience working as an Environmental Scientist within the development approval system. McMullen is a Port Macquarie born local. Independent candidates have attracted much interest across the country, with Ms Heises campaign featured on Australian Story last Monday evening. After the launch, participants then asked V4C to facilitate a process to find a passionate and community-supported independent candidate willing to champion these issues at the upcoming Federal election. After the meeting, retiree Pamela Whitehead said she was dismayed by Conaghans body language. 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. Carolyn was endorsed by Voices4Cowper (V4C) members in a voting process that closed at midday on Tuesday 25 January. 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. . 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. CAROLYN (Caz) Heise will stand as a community independent for the electorate of Cowper at the Federal elections this year. The aim was to facilitate a more meaningful connection between the people of Cowper and its parliamentary representative. The sitting member for Cowper is Nationals candidate Pat Conaghan. Lisa Tisdell Journalist She was also the Nursing Director of the North Coast Cancer Institute, which operates in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. I'm Timothy Nott. He cant nationalise the banks, he said. 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He was following his former constituents from Port Macquarie who had been transferred to Cowper by the 2015 redistribution. 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. 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 . Nope. Gotten the Coffs bypass done / or even actually started? This is a list of the candidates of the 2023 New South Wales state election, which will be held on 25 March 2023. Voices 4 Cowperis a non-party-political incorporated association with membership from across theCowper electorate. If the seats fall as expected then rather than currently having 19/77 seats (24%) the nationals will probably hold all 19 but the Liberals could lose 14, so the Nationals share of MHR goes to 30%. The Division of Cowper is an Australian electoral division in the state of New South Wales. Voices4Cowper are delighted to present two incredibly talented women seeking community endorsement to run as the Independent for Cowper at the next federal election. 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. He has a Bachelor of Science from the ANU and a Graduate Diploma in Marine Science from the NMSC in Coffs harbour. 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. Aspiotis grew up on a dairy farm in South Gippsland. In Page, momentum seems to be with the Teal Independent. With all of the communities of Cowper, I can be the change we need and deserve. 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. It is named after Sir Charles Cowper, an early Premier of New South Wales.[2]. I can be that person if given the opportunity. It was the only time Labor has ever won this seat. 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. The northern parts of Cowper, from Sapphire Beach to Red Rock were shifted to the division of Page. The Division of Cowper is an Australian electoral division in the state of New South Wales. On March 22, 2022, the Buena Park City Council adopted new boundaries for council member districts to comply with federal and state laws. Liberal Democrat Simon Chaseling is in second place, Pauline Hansons One Nation candidate Faye Aspiotis is at number four. With 25 years experience working as an Environmental Scientist within the development approval system, I have a detailed understanding of the issues in Cowper . To make sure you're up to date with all the news, SIGN UP HERE. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining. Retiring MPs. 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. Independent candidate for Cowper, Caz Heise (centre), with volunteers. . The following members have announced they are not contesting the upcoming election: . Thomson first held the seat for the Protectionist Party and held the seat for successive non-Labor parties for the next 13 years. Jones believes there is plenty of political discontent in the electorate. Nott has lived in the Cowper electorate for 18 years. Last is Greens candidate Timothy Nott. Carolyn was endorsed by Voices4Cowper (V4C) members in a voting process that closed at midday on Tuesday 25 January. Page returned to government in 1940 as a minister, and again served as a minister from 1949 to 1956. United Australia party signage in Cowper pledging to cap interest rates. It seems like this Independent has a very real chance of taking Cowper. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. Former Independent MP for Lyne Rob Oakeshott announced he would contest Cowper just before the 2016 election. Cowper covers an area from Port Macquarie in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north. This is a list of the candidates of the 2023 New South Wales state election, which will be held on 25 March 2023. The Independent candidate for Cowper, backed by Climate 200, is Caz Heise. 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. 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. Issues such as the cost of living, affordable housing and response to disasters are high on her agenda. Ms Heise says she wants to bring respect and integrity back to Federal Parliament and wants real action on climate and health. She was the Director of Nursing & Midwifery for the Mid North Coast (Woolgoolga to Port Mac). Depending on ones own ethics, beliefs, morals etc, this could be a helpful tool in deciding how to vote next month. I have travelled extensively, having lived in Japan as a Rotary youth exchange student and as a professional model in New York, Los Angeles, Hamburg and Barcelona. Polling shows support for both major parties has collapsed, hovering around 35%, which is historically very low, he said. 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 Cowper electorate has the most voters in Australia. Former MP Gary Nehl held the seat from 1984 until his retirement in 2001. Hartsuyker retired in 2019 and Oakeshott took another shot at the seat, but lost to Nationals candidate Pat Conaghan by a slightly increased margin. 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. High on her agenda popular health administrator will be eight candidates for the federal election all News... Club on 5 May was jointly hosted by the 2015 redistribution area from Port Macquarie, West. Communities of Cowper, democracy and political processes visible with T-shirts and corflutes and included... 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