document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); SUBSCRIBE for our FREE copy of the PAPER each week! We have amazing entrepreneurs, scientists and engineers who can make the transition to renewable energy possible. 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. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Its quite a poorly drawn electorate. In 1919, Thomson, then representing the Nationalists, was defeated by Earle Page, who joined the Country Party the next year. 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. 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. Lee was defeated by John Thomson in 1906. 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 . Caz Heise was successful in a vote of more than 800 local people. I believe in a well-prepared, safe, thriving and just society- heres hoping we can get there together. Is that because his campaign fell apart in the last few weeks or what? 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. 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. Nehl retired in 2001, and was succeeded by Luke Hartsuyker. On March 22, 2022, the Buena Park City Council adopted new boundaries for council member districts to comply with federal and state laws. 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. He represented Cowper from 1919 to 1961, longer than any other MP who represented one seat for his entire career. I can be that person if given the opportunity. In 2016 Oakeshott made a late entry to the race for Cowper, his base of Port Macquarie having been transferred from Lyne to Cowper. 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. I have a strong work ethic. 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. Ms Heise says she wants to bring respect and integrity back to Federal Parliament and wants real action on climate and health. Polling shows support for both major parties has collapsed, hovering around 35%, which is historically very low, he said. This is a list of the candidates of the 2023 New South Wales state election, which will be held on 25 March 2023. David Jones, a councillor in Nambucca Shire, says there is plenty of political discontent in the region. Cowper lies on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, stretching from Port Macquarie to Coffs Habrour. Is your campaign being backed and/or funded by Simon Holmes A Court. It seems community engagement and awareness has waned over the past few years when we have needed visibility and connection more than ever. . 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. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining. Podcast #86: Introduction to the NSW election, When local council parties break into state politics. Oakeshott still has a chance of winning this seat. When I asked myself If not me, who and If not now, when? I knew my only option was to put myself forward. Mandy Nolan for The Greens had 17,941 first . TikTok announced it was banning dangerous tanning content so why didn't it? Fairhall said that in Cowper, the sitting member will be last on preference guidelines. Cowper was the seat of Country Party founder Earle Page, who held the seat for 42 years from 1919 to 1961. 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. Would be expected to do even more poorly on a third attempt. Coalition retain, It is interesting that this seat has not become a Liberal seat considering it is more urban than traditional Nationals country. 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. I always act with honesty and integrity and expect all politicians to do the same. I care for its residents, its visitors, its culture, its environment and where we are going. He has a Bachelor of Science from the ANU and a Graduate Diploma in Marine Science from the NMSC in Coffs harbour. To make a comment or suggest a change to the election site, pleasecontact us. It is named after Sir Charles Cowper, an early Premier of New South Wales.[2]. 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. Retired teacher and author Keith McMullen will contest the seat of Cowper for the Labor Party at the 2022 federal election. Protecting the natural environment. 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. One of the lessons from the Covid crisis is that we are all poorer for the rising inequality in our society. 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. Im not saying any of the incumbents will lose. 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). The Cowper electorate has the most voters in Australia. History Im told by a friend who lives in Cowper that the Teal Independent in Cowper has mounted a strong campaign. I come from a place of compassion and consideration for our electorate. The seat was first held by Francis Clarke of the Protectionist Party, who was defeated by Free Trader Henry Lee in 1903. 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. 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. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/248493138667, https://voices4cowper.org/join_mailing_list/. Sign up to receive Guardian Australias fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter. Ms Heise was the Director of Nursing at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. 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. I am deeply motivated to represent the people and to advocate the issues that need to be addressed. But when the billboards were refreshed early in the campaign, the message changed and Jones saw red about billionaire politician Clive Palmers claim. Transparency in Government. 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. Nott has lived in the Cowper electorate for 18 years. Numbers with black borders are from . 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. Labor had given itself a strong chance of winning the seat, and had chosen the Mayor of Coffs Harbour as its candidate, but Labor's chances in the seat disappeared following the Tampa incident. 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. CAROLYN (Caz) Heise will stand as a community independent for the electorate of Cowper at the Federal elections this year. He has his own legal practice and has worked pro-bono to women's shelters, youth groups and community legal centres. Geography . Who got the toughest grilling in round one of 'Meet the Candidates'? (Map). 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. 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. [2] Its most prominent member has been Sir Earle Page, former leader of the Country Party and interim Prime Minister of Australia in 1939. With 25 years experience working as an Environmental Scientist within the development approval system, I have a detailed understanding of the issues in Cowper . Having completed the process of identifying a candidate, Voices4Cowper stepped back. 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. The Australian Labor Party has endorsed Alex Simpson as its candidate for Lyne in the federal election. In the past has worked pro-bono to women's shelters, youth groups and community legal centres. 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 have an innate ability to make people feel welcome. The Division of Cowper is an Australian electoral division in the state of New South Wales. I am culturally aware and as a respectful ally, support reconciliation of our First Nations People. Oakeshott told Guardian Australia this election was proving different to any other he had seen. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. I was the Director of Nursing at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Nope. Find out more about Carolyn (Caz) Heise at https://voices4cowper.org/meet-your-candidates. Despite what some may say, Caz Heise does not have the personal financial backing of billionaire Holmes-a-Court, she has a degree of financial support from Climate 200 which is currently funded by more than 10,000 individual, normal voting, contributors. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. You have entered an incorrect email address! 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. We need a Federal ICAC with teeth now! Has has 25 years experience working as an Environmental Scientist within the development approval system. Following the declaration of the candidates, Ms Tait conducted a random draw to determine the positions on the ballot paper. Each of these organisations used the Kitchen Table Conversation (KTC) process to galvanise their community. Get ready for silly things as they work hard on winning the whacko vote.. 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. 5 and appointed Connor Traut to the seat, because there are not more candidates than offices to be filled. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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