The process of choosing an independent candidate was organised by Voices4Cowper (V4C). Pat Conaghan was approached for comment. Protected Coffs airport from planning downgrades? Cowper was the seat of Country Party founder Earle Page, who held the seat for 42 years from 1919 to 1961. The seat was first held by Francis Clarke of the Protectionist Party, who was defeated by Free Trader Henry Lee in 1903. Woodward played a role in Sydney's successful bid and the staging of the 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and he has held roles with the Australian Tourist Commission and Visa Inc, having lived in San Francisco for three years where he was Visa's global head of brand and sponsorship communications. Former MP Gary Nehl held the seat from 1984 until his retirement in 2001. In February 2016, New South Wales federal electoral districts were redistributed. The forum at Bellingen Golf Club on 5 May was jointly hosted by the Bellingen and Urunga chambers of commerce. 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. This was alongside some wonderful emerging leaders across the Port Macquarie, Bellingen, and Kempsey shires. i learned of a website last night called theyvoteforyou.org.au. 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. McMullen is a Port Macquarie born local. @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! This saw her have thousands of employees, and it has been said she was highly regarded in Health. She has been selected as the Voices for Cowper candidate. ), As the graph below shows, Cowper normally records a Labor two-party preferred vote 5-10% below the state two-party vote. 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. Just making the point the outcomes might not be as straightforward as some might assume. The current government has demonstrated a lack of integrity, transparency, compassion and commitment to responsible discourse. Australia should be leading the way in this space. Is your campaign being backed and/or funded by Simon Holmes A Court. 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. TikTok announced it was banning dangerous tanning content so why didn't it? 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 was the Director of Nursing & Midwifery for the Mid North Coast (Woolgoolga to Port Mac). 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. We will email it to you every week as soon as it is released. 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. Would be expected to do even more poorly on a third attempt. Im a passionate advocate for womens rights, access and equality. 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. Im told by a friend who lives in Cowper that the Teal Independent in Cowper has mounted a strong campaign. We undertook a media campaign, and were able to present two excellent candidates at a virtual town hall meeting. We have amazing entrepreneurs, scientists and engineers who can make the transition to renewable energy possible. She was also the Nursing Director of the North Coast Cancer Institute, which operates in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Nope. 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. 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. Page lost Cowper in an upset in 1961, but was never to know of his defeat, dying before the result was declared. [1], The division was created in 1900 and was one of the original 65 divisions contested at the first federal election. 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. 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. At present Carolyn has close to 1000 volunteers and she gaining traction. A vigorous campaign has also been mounted by the independent in Wannon. What aspects of the V4C Report speak most strongly to you? 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. Conaghan was born and raised in Kempsey and currenly lives on the Mid-North Coast. The Nambucca Shire councillor said for months he had paid little heed to the UAPs Thank you National party signs attacking the Coalition government. A candidate that focussed on alternatives to the current lack of results in Canberra for our region would tap into local frustration. 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. 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. Cowper candidates at a public forum. CAROLYN (Caz) Heise will stand as a community independent for the electorate of Cowper at the Federal elections this year. 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. Oakeshott didnt run to defend his Lyne electorate because he knew he would be beat. The Independent candidate for Cowper, backed by Climate 200, is Caz Heise. Its quite a poorly drawn electorate. 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. 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. They usually have a camp chair at the booth with their cards on it that doesnt cut it, people dont pick them up.. David Jones, a councillor in Nambucca Shire, says there is plenty of political discontent in the region. With cost of living and affordable housing major issues in the electorate, Mr Conaghan has highlighted the Prime Ministers recent announcement of first home buyers being able to access their superannuation to buy a house. My point is that it looks like a contest and shouldnt be taken for granted. I always act with honesty and integrity and expect all politicians to do the same. Find out more about Carolyn (Caz) Heise at https://voices4cowper.org/meet-your-candidates. 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. 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. 5 and appointed Connor Traut to the seat, because there are not more candidates than offices to be filled. Antony Green is the ABC's Chief Elections Analyst. Retired teacher and author Keith McMullen will contest the seat of Cowper for the Labor Party at the 2022 federal election. I would love to see more initiatives that plan for sustainable tourism and development. The following members have announced they are not contesting the upcoming election: Half of the Legislative Council is not up for re-election. CAROLYN (Caz) Heise will stand as a community independent for the electorate of Cowper at the Federal elections this year. 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. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. 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. Results 1983-2019. Page returned to government in 1940 as a minister, and again served as a minister from 1949 to 1956. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Out of these discussions a detailed report was compiled and launched on 14 November last year (2021). David Jones, a Nambucca Shire councillor, says locals are sick to death of both sides of politics. View information for the 2023 NSW State election on Saturday, 25 March 2023. I am culturally aware and as a respectful ally, support reconciliation of our First Nations People. The seat covers the towns of Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, South West Rocks, Nambucca Heads, Bellingen and Kempsey. Retiring MPs. Oakeshott contested again in 2019 giving himself more time to campaign and hoping to capitalise of the retirement of sitting National MP Luke Hartsuyker. 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. 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. Our vision is to create a more meaningful connection between the people of Cowper, democracy and political processes. As a woman and parent of a Transmasculine teenager, I hold equality and inclusivity dear to my heart. Ad. Lets see how it goes, but those three seats look like tight-run contests to me. These six towns might reveal some clues, Elections archive: Guides, results, news and more, Marie has been charged with reprehensible crimes. I cant see Labor taking the seat, at least not while facing a sophomore surge, but independents have a chance. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Caz Heise (Independent) has a very large following and is a well known. In play if Oakeshott runs again (3rd time is the charm) but otherwise the Nats should hold. 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. No one thought it was a good idea, but there was no alternative that wasnt even worse. And ultimately, representing the region is what being a regional representative is, and should be, about. Voices 4 Cowper is a non-party-political incorporated association with membership from across the Cowper electorate. Building meaningful connections between the people of Cowper and local members is incredibly important. While you're with us, you can now receive updates straight to your inbox from the Port Macquarie News. 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. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining. I was at the National Press Club when Clive announced his plans apparently it is possible for the government to reassert control of interest rates under the constitution, he claims. 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. Voices4Cowper are delighted to present two incredibly talented women seeking community endorsement to run as the Independent for Cowper at the next federal election. Cowper covers an area from Port Macquarie in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north. 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. Prior to that I was the Nursing Director of the North Coast Cancer Institute which operates in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. The best chance Labor has of winning Federally is if Caz defeats Pat Conaghan. ), 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. Heise is telling people to vote one for her and then number every other box according to their choice. It is named after Sir Charles Cowper, an early Premier of New South Wales.[2]. He spent 12 years as a Detective and Police Prosecutor in the New South Wales Police Force before becoming a lawyer. It seems community engagement and awareness has waned over the past few years when we have needed visibility and connection more than ever. Inside the battle for Cowper and the tactics used to win From negative advertisements to cringeworthy political jingles and big name politicians flying into the Cowper electorate it is hard not to know there is an election on May 18. Its great to know that local democracy has won in the end.. 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. cancelling the Election for District No. On March 22, 2022, the Buena Park City Council adopted new boundaries for council member districts to comply with federal and state laws. 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. The northern parts of Cowper, from Sapphire Beach to Red Rock were shifted to the division of Page. Sign up to receive Guardian Australias fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter. 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. It was the only time Labor has ever won this seat. We will email it to you every week as soon as it is released. 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. 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. She has worked for nearly ten years as a Mathematics and Science Teacher in the Mid North Coast area. Six of the seven candidates came under the scrutiny of about 70 residents for a gruelling 2.5 hours. But when the billboards were refreshed early in the campaign, the message changed and Jones saw red about billionaire politician Clive Palmers claim. Issues such as the cost of living, affordable housing and response to disasters are high on her agenda. Along with many Australians, Im very passionate about supporting a quicker way to reduce emissions. 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. What happened to the climate change vote? Just as science saved my life, I fully subscribe to the science which demands we act immediately to slow the impact of catastrophic climate change. History 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. It is time for courageous leadership, The Greens candidate for Cowper says. I have many friends and colleagues from all walks of life across Cowper and believe all of us should have the opportunities to become the best people we can be. The sitting member for Cowper is Nationals candidate Pat Conaghan. Until 3 years ago I was operating at the pinnacle of my health service management career. Nott has lived in the Cowper electorate for 18 years. He was defeated in 1963 by the Country Partys Ian Robinson. This includes seven Labor members (Tara Moriarty, Penny Sharpe, Greg Donnelly, Anthony D'Adam, Daniel Mookhey, Peter Primrose, Mark Buttigieg), five Liberal members (Damien Tudehope, Taylor Martin, Natalie Ward, Natasha Maclaren-Jones[a] and Aileen MacDonald), three Nationals members (Sarah Mitchell, Wes Fang and Sam Farraway), two Greens members (Abigail Boyd and Sue Higginson), two One Nation members (Mark Latham[a] and Rod Roberts), one Shooters and Fishers member (Mark Banasiak) and one Animal Justice member (Emma Hurst). Ms Heise says she wants to bring respect and integrity back to Federal Parliament and wants real action on climate and health. I want the government to be transparent and protect the vulnerable, Mr Nott said. We will decrease our reliance on fossil fuels while creating certainty for business.. Conaghan was born and raised in Kempsey and currenly lives on the Mid-North Coast. Who even thought it was a good idea to put both those places in the same electorate in the first place? Voices4Cowper are delighted to present two incredibly talented women seeking community endorsement to run as the Independent for Cowper at the next federal election. Get ready for silly things as they work hard on winning the whacko vote.. 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. Environmental scientist and planning specialist Tim Nott will contest the seat of Cowper for The Greens at the 2022 . 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. . 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. Cowper lies on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, stretching from Port Macquarie to Coffs Habrour. Bellingen in the electorate of Cowper. Each of these organisations used the Kitchen Table Conversation (KTC) process to galvanise their community. 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. 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). Im an advocate for alternative transport options, safeguarding our precious resources, and opportunities that ensure food security. Sign up to receive Guardian Australias fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/248493138667, https://voices4cowper.org/join_mailing_list/. I dont know whether integrity, honour etc. The candidates are listed in alphabetical order. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Podcast #86: Introduction to the NSW election, When local council parties break into state politics. Results 1983-2016, Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group). I represented the youth voice as part of PMH Councils COVID-19 Recovery Working Group and supported initiatives proposed to council that seek to improve community participation in their strategic plans. What went wrong for Labor? I'm Timothy Nott. He cant nationalise the banks, he said. Keith McMullen is standing for Labor and Timothy Nott is standing for The Greens. Im not saying any of the incumbents will lose. Former Independent MP for Lyne Rob Oakeshott announced he would contest Cowper just before the 2016 election. 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. 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. 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 . Robert Oakeshott. The aim was to facilitate a more meaningful connection between the people of Cowper and its parliamentary representative. 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 . He has his own legal practice and has worked pro-bono to women's shelters, youth groups and community legal centres. The divisional returning officer for Cowper, Barbara Tait, said the number of nominations was potentially the largest ever for the seat - and certainly the most in recent memory. Boundaries. The National Party is defending three seats. Labors primary vote ranged from 9.3% in Port Macquarie-Hastings to 17.5% in Nambucca Valley. 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. Hartsuyker has held the seat ever since. Nope. Redistributions of electoral boundaries are taken into account and may produce notional results for any electoral division in a redistributed state or territory. The official voting day for the federal election is on Saturday, May 18, although pre-polling opens on Monday, April 29. Despite only a brief time campaigning, Oakeshott polled 26.3%, outpolling Labor and reducing the National margin to just 4.6%. 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). Nope. Carolyn was endorsed by Voices4Cowper (V4C) members in a voting process that closed at midday on Tuesday 25 January. Fairhall said that in Cowper, the sitting member will be last on preference guidelines. 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. 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. As a councillor I talk to lots of people many of them are sick to death of both sides of politics but particularly with the government, which they have not forgotten threw the elderly under the bus when Covid hit, he said. 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. 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. THE Nationals hold the seat of Cowper with just a 4.6 per cent margin, despite it being a Nationals stronghold since 1983. I build rapport easily, and Im genuinely interested in others. These assets are why we live here, and why people move to the area. Protecting the natural environment. 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()}, Carolyn Heise to run as independent candidate for Cowper in Federal Elections, https://voices4cowper.org/meet-your-candidates, Ambulance service under pressure with 000 calls rising, A small-town tennis revival in Bulahdelah, Bellingen UHAs massive year in support of hospital patients. A varied role, I do everything from health promotion, event management, social media, marketing and fundraising to external engagement with key stakeholders. 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. Conaghan said he is committed to strengthening the economy to deliver more jobs, tackling cost of living pressures, greater investment in regional infrastructure, building a better health system and bringing back manufacturing to Australia. 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. Who got the toughest grilling in round one of 'Meet the Candidates'? That being myself for One Nation, Simon Chaseling for the Liberal Democrats and Josh Fairhall for UAP. 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. He was following his former constituents from Port Macquarie who had been transferred from Lyne to Cowper by the 2015 redistribution. Lee was defeated by John Thomson in 1906. Very interesting to see how any particular MP has voted. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. The Nationals candidate Pat Conaghan was drawn second, followed by Alexander Stewart from the United Australia Party in third. It didn't help as Oakeshott's vote fell and new National candidate Pat Conaghan had no difficulty being elected. 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. Conaghans how-to-vote card has Fairhall in the second preference spot, with Heise last. Jones believes there is plenty of political discontent in the electorate. My skills lie in communication, engagement, and participation. Polling shows support for both major parties has collapsed, hovering around 35%, which is historically very low, he said. Transparency in Government. Oakeshott told Guardian Australia this election was proving different to any other he had seen. The Labor partys Keith McMullen said ALP corflutes were running late but had now arrived. Tell us about yourself - what skills and experience do you bring to the role. Pre-covid, I was an integral part of the Reclaim the Night committee and event emcee. 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. Robinson transferred to the new seat of Page in 1984, and Garry Nehl won Cowper for the Nationals. Gotten the MidNorth any significant new investment out of the biggest govt. To make sure you're up to date with all the news, SIGN UP HERE. The final results showed significant variance within the seat, when 42% of the Nambucca vote went to Conaghan (a slight drop), 20% to the ALP and 18% to Oakeshott. Climate. 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. . He unadvisedly ran again, but against a new candidate in Conaghan and was beaten soundly. One of the lessons from the Covid crisis is that we are all poorer for the rising inequality in our society. 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. 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