That being myself for One Nation, Simon Chaseling for the Liberal Democrats and Josh Fairhall for UAP. I want the government to be transparent and protect the vulnerable, Mr Nott said. Oakeshott contested again in 2019 giving himself more time to campaign and hoping to capitalise of the retirement of sitting National MP Luke Hartsuyker. 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 . In the nation's most populous electorate of Cowper we have seven candidates to choose from in the House of Representatives - but the drums from the pundits are predicting a two-horse race . Fairhall said that in Cowper, the sitting member will be last on preference guidelines. Page lost Cowper in an upset in 1961, but was never to know of his defeat, dying before the result was declared. 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%. From the start we have been visible with T-shirts and corflutes and have included an element of fun, he said. Depending on ones own ethics, beliefs, morals etc, this could be a helpful tool in deciding how to vote next month. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); SUBSCRIBE for our FREE copy of the PAPER each week! The governments current plan to get to Net Zero by 2050 isnt good enough. . What went wrong for Labor? Is that because his campaign fell apart in the last few weeks or what? The Greens, the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party and the Animal Justice Party are each defending one seat. Cowper covers an area from Port Macquarie in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north. He rolled his eyes, he fidgeted, he appeared to really loathe Caz it wasnt cool at all, he must be feeling really threatened, she said. The Independent candidate for Cowper, backed by Climate 200, is Caz Heise. Im not sure the Nets can assume their candidates will get over the line in Cowper, Page and Nicholls. 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. Alan .. I've lived in the Cowper electorate for 18 years. David Jones, a Nambucca Shire councillor, says locals are sick to death of both sides of politics. Since the 2019 election, the member for Cowper has been Pat Conaghan, representing the National Party of Australia. These six towns might reveal some clues, Elections archive: Guides, results, news and more, Marie has been charged with reprehensible crimes. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. 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. Read our Privacy Policy. Who even thought it was a good idea to put both those places in the same electorate in the first place? Last is Greens candidate Timothy Nott. 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. This is a list of the candidates of the 2023 New South Wales state election, which will be held on 25 March 2023. 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. One of the lessons from the Covid crisis is that we are all poorer for the rising inequality in our society. 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. 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. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. She now shares her home locally in Frederickton with her husband and four children. cancelling the Election for District No. This is a hard one to predict. Despite only a brief time campaigning, Oakeshott polled 26.3%, outpolling Labor and reducing the National margin to just 4.6%. Polling shows support for both major parties has collapsed, hovering around 35%, which is historically very low, he said. A vote for Labor in Cowper will not help Labor Federally as the Labor candidate has little chance of winning here. Im not saying any of the incumbents will lose. 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. 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. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. There is a lot of white noise in the media which clouds how the overall Federal election will go. 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? 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. CAROLYN (Caz) Heise will stand as a community independent for the electorate of Cowper at the Federal elections this year. Protecting the natural environment. 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. I have an innate ability to make people feel welcome. I absolutely support a Federal ICAC. 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. This model is why we still dont have real strategies to tackle so many issues from climate change to equity, equality and accountability. Following the declaration of the candidates, Ms Tait conducted a random draw to determine the positions on the ballot paper. After the meeting, retiree Pamela Whitehead said she was dismayed by Conaghans body language. 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. My point is that it looks like a contest and shouldnt be taken for granted. Each of these organisations used the Kitchen Table Conversation (KTC) process to galvanise their community. 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. The Nationals primary vote ranged from 35% in Bellingen to 51.5% in Kempsey. 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 m looking to fund an ad campaign ONLY for VOTE INDEPENDENT AS A PROTEST $ ??? Unfortunate that you did not mention the other three candidates running for the seat of Cowper. i learned of a website last night called theyvoteforyou.org.au. A vigorous campaign has also been mounted by the independent in Wannon. The involvement of Voices 4 Cowper in this selection process has now concluded. We will decrease our reliance on fossil fuels while creating certainty for business.. stand for the seat of Cowper at the May 18 federal election. These assets are why we live here, and why people move to the area. Australia should be leading the way in this space. It seems community engagement and awareness has waned over the past few years when we have needed visibility and connection more than ever. The official voting day for the federal election is on Saturday, May 18, although pre-polling opens on Monday, April 29. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Candidates for the NSW State election 2023, Candidates of the 2023 New South Wales state election, Resigning to recontest the Legislative Council, "NSW Labor MP Walt Secord to retire from politics following allegations of bullying", "Sitting Labor MLC's Adam Searle, Walt Secord (retiring) and Shaoquett Moselmane have been dumped from the ALP Upper House ticket. Liberal Democrat Simon Chaseling is in second place, Pauline Hansons One Nation candidate Faye Aspiotis is at number four. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining. It facilitates trust and empowers others to get involved in the process. 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. Assessment cash handout in living memory during Covid? I am an everyday leader, who is visible, connected, and reflective of what it means to be a part of the community. Susie, as there is no Liberal candidate if you do want to vote Liberal you are better off putting 1 for the Nationals candidate. I am a natural organiser and a passionate advocate who leads by example. First preference count for the division of Cowper (NSW) Candidate Party Votes % Swing (%) Status; LAWRENCE, Wayne: Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) 3,538: 3.42 +0.95 . Results 1983-2016, Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group). CAROLYN (Caz) Heise will stand as a community independent for the electorate of Cowper at the Federal elections this year. With boundary readjustments, he now lives in Cowper, where he stood as an independent at the 2016 and 2019 federal elections. 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. 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. They usually have a camp chair at the booth with their cards on it that doesnt cut it, people dont pick them up.. Oakeshott resigned as member for Lyne at the 2013 election, but announced his candidacy for Cowper just before the 2016 election. Do you pick up and read a free newspaper that has been thrown on your front lawn. The Labor, Greens and Independent candidates all support the establishment of a federal Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and have a commitment to Net Zero emissions by, at least, 2050. My guess is that the guys a has-been. 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. Our leaders need to be held accountable for their actions, or lack thereof. Her challenger for the candidacy, Julie Jamieson, had this to say after the result was announced, I wish Caz all the Robinson transferred to the new seat of Page in 1984, and Garry Nehl won Cowper for the Nationals. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/248493138667, https://voices4cowper.org/join_mailing_list/. 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. We undertook a media campaign, and were able to present two . Lets see how it goes, but those three seats look like tight-run contests to me. And ultimately, representing the region is what being a regional representative is, and should be, about. Post-Election Margin: National 6.8% v IND. Could you please tell me if I vote Liberal do I vote for the Nationals candidate or the Liberal Democrat candidate? 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. 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. 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. The following members have announced they are not contesting the upcoming election: Half of the Legislative Council is not up for re-election. If you would like to be involved in our work, find out about upcoming projects and events, click the button to join our mailing list. COWPER: AUSTRALIA: AGE DISTRIBUTION Profile. Voices4Cowper are delighted to present two incredibly talented women seeking community endorsement to run as the Independent for Cowper at the next federal election. I bring a diverse range of skills to the table having studied Community Services, Sign Language, Leadership and Mediation. This is a list of the candidates of the 2023 New South Wales state election, which will be held on 25 March 2023. It is time for courageous leadership, The Greens candidate for Cowper says. It all depends on the amount of traction the Voices movement gain, and whether Oakeshott runs or supports a candidate, really. 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. 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. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining. 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. We want your voice to be at the centre of the democratic process. You can register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/248493138667, To be eligible to vote you must be a resident of the Cowper electorate, and be on our mailing list, which you can join here: https://voices4cowper.org/join_mailing_list/. 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. Thomson first held the seat for the Protectionist Party and held the seat for successive non-Labor parties for the next 13 years. 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. You have entered an incorrect email address! Holmes-a-Court is merely one of the administrators of Climate 200. We were overtaken by Covid, but still managed to hold 49 Kitchen Table Conversations and created a report that drew together the community ideas and concerns shared. Labor has an extremely lacklustre unknown candidate and cant be expected to generate any support except the few rusted-on Labor voters in the electorate. 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. Port Macquarie resident Keith McMullen is proud to be preselected as the Labor candidate to contest the seat of Cowper in the federal election. Page returned to government in 1940 as a minister, and again served as a minister from 1949 to 1956. I'm Timothy Nott. Nott has lived in the Cowper electorate for 18 years. Ruth Meads from the Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) drew the favourable number one position. He was following his former constituents from Port Macquarie who had been transferred from Lyne to Cowper by the 2015 redistribution. Woodward was the Labor candidate against Tony Abbott in Warringah at the 2016 election. Retiring MPs. Geography We care about the protection of your data. Ms Heise was the Director of Nursing at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Out of these discussions a detailed report was compiled and launched on 14 November last year (2021). He has a Bachelor of Science from the ANU and a Graduate Diploma in Marine Science from the NMSC in Coffs harbour. 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