Discrimination and bullying have unfortunately been a part of my young persons life, and this drives me to ensure our communities have access to education and resources that better support our marginalised groups. Aspiotis grew up on a dairy farm in South Gippsland. Has has 25 years experience working as an Environmental Scientist within the development approval system. 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. Nope. 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. Protected Coffs airport from planning downgrades? In 2016 Oakeshott made a late entry to the race for Cowper, his base of Port Macquarie having been transferred from Lyne to Cowper. 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. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. The candidates are listed in alphabetical order. An Oakeshott return may make this race interesting, but in his absence it will likely revert to being a safe Nationals seat, particularly with the new MP building a personal vote. Voices4Cowper are delighted to present two incredibly talented women seeking community endorsement to run as the Independent for Cowper at the next federal election. EIGHT is enough - that's how many will stand for the seat of Cowper at the May 18 federal election. 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. The Nambucca Shire councillor said for months he had paid little heed to the UAPs Thank you National party signs attacking the Coalition government. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Conaghan was born and raised in Kempsey and currenly lives on the Mid-North Coast. Ms Heise says she wants to bring respect and integrity back to Federal Parliament and wants real action on climate and health. It didn't help as Oakeshott's vote fell and new National candidate Pat Conaghan had no difficulty being elected. He represented Cowper from 1919 to 1961, longer than any other MP who represented one seat for his entire career. Australia should be leading the way in this space. Im an advocate for alternative transport options, safeguarding our precious resources, and opportunities that ensure food security. Nope. My skills lie in communication, engagement, and participation. 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. I am an everyday leader, who is visible, connected, and reflective of what it means to be a part of the community. 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. A vigorous campaign has also been mounted by the independent in Wannon. 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. 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. Cowper lies on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, stretching from Port Macquarie to Coffs Habrour. i learned of a website last night called theyvoteforyou.org.au. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. It all depends on the amount of traction the Voices movement gain, and whether Oakeshott runs or supports a candidate, really. 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. Sign up to receive Guardian Australias fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter. He spent 12 years as a Detective and Police Prosecutor in the New South Wales Police Force before setting up his own legal practice in 2001. 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I have a strong work ethic. 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. As a woman and parent of a Transmasculine teenager, I hold equality and inclusivity dear to my heart. With all of the communities of Cowper, I can be the change we need and deserve. . 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. My guess is that the guys a has-been. One new requirement was that an "inspector of elections" be appointed to run . You have entered an incorrect email address! Keith McMullen is standing for Labor and Timothy Nott is standing for The Greens. David Jones, a councillor in Nambucca Shire, says there is plenty of political discontent in the region. 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. View information for the 2023 NSW State election on Saturday, 25 March 2023. Greens Announce Tim Nott As Candidate For Cowper - News Of The Area Greens Announce Tim Nott As Candidate For Cowper by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 25, 2022 Tim Nott (l) and David Shoebridge MLC want clean power in order to stimulate the economy. Cowper covers an area from Port Macquarie in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. To make a comment or suggest a change to the election site, pleasecontact us. This is a list of the candidates of the 2023 New South Wales state election, which will be held on 25 March 2023. 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. She was the Director of Nursing & Midwifery for the Mid North Coast (Woolgoolga to Port Mac). 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. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Retired teacher and author Keith McMullen will contest the seat of Cowper for the Labor Party at the 2022 federal election. ), As the graph below shows, Cowper normally records a National two-party preferred vote 5-10% higher than the Coalition's state two-party preferred vote. Coalition retain, It is interesting that this seat has not become a Liberal seat considering it is more urban than traditional Nationals country. Alan .. 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 . 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. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Yet there were recent complaints from people whod received welcome emails from the UAP, in spite of not having signed up. United Australia party signage in Cowper pledging to cap interest rates. which highlighted the three main issues that most concern Cowper residents climate and environment, social inequality, and transparency and integrity within the political system. Oakeshott told Guardian Australia this election was proving different to any other he had seen. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}302302S 1525212E / 30.384S 152.870E / -30.384; 152.870. 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. Cowper was the seat of Country Party founder Earle Page, who held the seat for 42 years from 1919 to 1961. Read our Privacy Policy. History 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. Nope. ), As the graph below shows, Cowper normally records a Labor two-party preferred vote 5-10% below the state two-party vote. Environmental scientist and planning specialist Tim Nott will contest the seat of Cowper for The Greens at the 2022 . 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. 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 seat covers the towns of Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, South West Rocks, Nambucca Heads, Bellingen and Kempsey. The Division of Cowper is an Australian electoral division in the state of New South Wales. 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. To make a comment or suggest a change to the election site, pleasecontact us. 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 federal election, Caz told News Of The Area. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. A disappointing display of censorship and bias. With boundary readjustments, he now lives in Cowper, where he stood as an independent at the 2016 and 2019 federal elections. I have been a frontline environmental warrior and am committed to supporting legislation which creates a more liveable and sustainable future. Podcast #86: Introduction to the NSW election, When local council parties break into state politics. Page lost Cowper in an upset in 1961, but was never to know of his defeat, dying before the result was declared. Post-Election Margin: National 6.8% v IND. 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. Each of these organisations used the Kitchen Table Conversation (KTC) process to galvanise their community. @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! [2] Its most prominent member has been Sir Earle Page, former leader of the Country Party and interim Prime Minister of Australia in 1939. You have successfully joined our subscriber list.