In Page, momentum seems to be with the Teal Independent. 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 will email it to you every week as soon as it is released. Read our Privacy Policy. 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. The Australian Electoral Commission has officially declared there will be eight candidates for the Federal seat of Cowper. 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. Cowper was the seat of Country Party founder Earle Page, who held the seat for 42 years from 1919 to 1961. This was alongside some wonderful emerging leaders across the Port Macquarie, Bellingen, and Kempsey shires. As a woman and parent of a Transmasculine teenager, I hold equality and inclusivity dear to my heart. Oakeshott told Guardian Australia this election was proving different to any other he had seen. As such I have developed multiple language skills, and the ability to adapt to different situations and people. The Independent candidate for Cowper, backed by Climate 200, is Caz Heise. The Independent candidate for Cowper, backed by Climate 200, is Caz Heise. 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 a Bachelor of Science from the ANU and a Graduate Diploma in Marine Science from the NMSC in Coffs harbour. Cowper candidates at a public forum. Im too far away from Nicholls to say who is likely to prevail between Priestley and the two Coalition candidates. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. A Voices independent has the backing of large financial support from billionaire Holmes-a-Court which elevates her presence but has zero name recognition and would be expected to do worse than Oakeshott by a country mile. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Nope. Oakeshott didnt run to defend his Lyne electorate because he knew he would be beat. [2] Its most prominent member has been Sir Earle Page, former leader of the Country Party and interim Prime Minister of Australia in 1939. Voices4Cowper (V4C) has put out a call for an independent candidate to contest the seat of Cowper at the next Federal election. 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. We formed Voices4Cowper because we were inspired by the work of Mary Crooks of the Victorian Womens Trust, and the subsequent work of Voices4Indi and Voices of Warringah. THE Nationals hold the seat of Cowper with just a 4.6 per cent margin, despite it being a Nationals stronghold since 1983. He added that the Great Koala National Park is one of the exciting initiatives the Greens are supporting to grow jobs in Cowper. Find out more about Carolyn (Caz) Heise at https://voices4cowper.org/meet-your-candidates. Results 1983-2016, Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group). Antony Green is the ABC's Chief Elections Analyst. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). ** 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 Bellingen in the electorate of Cowper. Nope. The Australian Electoral Commission formally announced the candidates vying for the seat of Cowper and determined the order of candidates on the ballot paper at a public event in Port Macquarie on . Very interesting to see how any particular MP has voted. . I care for its residents, its visitors, its culture, its environment and where we are going. He worked as a painter and decorator for twenty five years before becoming a high school teacher. 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. Lobby group releases coastal engineer's breakwall report, Wauchope teenager convicted and disqualified from driving for 'drag racing', Port News reader poll: time for you to do the talking, The three factors that helped create Tamworth family's Run Fest Port Macquarie tradition, 'Significant investment': bowling club showcases upgrade plan, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. We have campaign hubs in Coffs Harbour, Nambucca, Bellingen and Port Macquarie with volunteers walking on beaches and doing flash mobs theres lots of enthusiasm.. 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 have a strong work ethic. Mr McMullen said Labor will provide $700,000 for additional crisis accommodation on the Mid North Coast for women and children fleeing violence. 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 . A redistribution shifted the seat south at the 2016 election, and former independent MP Rob Oakeshott, who previously represented Lyne to the south, contested Cowper and came within 5% of defeating Hartsuyker. 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. Yet there were recent complaints from people whod received welcome emails from the UAP, in spite of not having signed up. Heise recently told Guardian Australia that Palmer had changed his preferencing at the last election, so she wouldnt be surprised if he altered his intention for the sitting member of Cowper at this election. Until 3 years ago I was operating at the pinnacle of my health service management career. Port Macquarie-based Rob Oakeshott was the independent MP for Lyne from 2008 until his retirement in 2013. 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. To make a comment or suggest a change to the election site, pleasecontact us. 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. Her challenger for the candidacy, Julie Jamieson, had this to say after the result was announced, I wish Caz all the I will be Cowpers grass roots advocate inside our Federal Parliament which I and so many others have become disillusioned with. The daily struggle for food, shelter and safety as inner-city park becomes haven for homeless, Edmund Rice Education Australia issues apology to parents at school for failing to meet child safety standards, 'Highly effective': New studies reveal true impact of NASA's asteroid-smashing mission, Aunty Eunice spent her life fighting for justice, but died days before a crucial turning point, It's a major Australian city that's said to 'barely have a pulse'. Building meaningful connections between the people of Cowper and local members is incredibly important. Ruth Meads from the Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) drew the favourable number one position. McMullen is a Port Macquarie born local. With the national Voices4 movement taking on momentum, now is the opportune time to utilise this energy by investing in an Independent. All Labor voters need to do is put Hesse above the Nationals despite the fact that Hesse wouldnt allocate her preferences to Labor. Labors primary vote ranged from 9.3% in Port Macquarie-Hastings to 17.5% in Nambucca Valley. Since the 2019 election, the member for Cowper has been Pat Conaghan, representing the National Party of Australia. He served as Treasurer in the Bruce government until 1929. The teal campaign of independent Caz Heise is highly present in Cowper. I recently completed subjects from the Post Grad Certificate in Building Community Resilience and Leadership at Charles Sturt University. I have long campaigned for environmental sustainability and real action to address climate change. There is a lot of white noise in the media which clouds how the overall Federal election will go. 49 year-old Oakeshott worked for the Road Transport Forum and for local Federal Minister Mark Vaile before he was first elected to the NSW Parliament at a November 1996 by-election. Voices 4 Cowperis a non-party-political incorporated association with membership from across theCowper electorate. Retiring MPs. which highlighted the three main issues that most concern Cowper residents climate and environment, social inequality, and transparency and integrity within the political system. (Map). McGuren only held the seat for one term, which was the only term the ALP has ever held Cowper. Get ready for silly things as they work hard on winning the whacko vote.. 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. 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. At present Carolyn has close to 1000 volunteers and she gaining traction. Robert Oakeshott. View information for the 2023 NSW State election on Saturday, 25 March 2023. The Liberal Party is defending six seats. 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. 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. 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 build rapport easily, and Im genuinely interested in others. I mean now Cowper is an electorate with its population concentrated at the far northern and southern . My point is that it looks like a contest and shouldnt be taken for granted. Page lost Cowper in an upset in 1961, but was never to know of his defeat, dying before the result was declared. I will use my skills and experience to make this place we love to call home better and fairer for all who share it with me. Its great to know that local democracy has won in the end.. 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. Im not sure the Nets can assume their candidates will get over the line in Cowper, Page and Nicholls. Would be expected to do even more poorly on a third attempt. It seems community engagement and awareness has waned over the past few years when we have needed visibility and connection more than ever. 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. Mr Conaghan has pointed to his record of providing key funding for major projects in the electorate. The northern parts of Cowper, from Sapphire Beach to Red Rock were shifted to the division of Page. 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). The alternative two-candidate National margin versus Independent Rob Oakeshott in 2016 and 2019 is shown in black. Im a passionate advocate for womens rights, access and equality. 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%. I m looking to fund an ad campaign ONLY for VOTE INDEPENDENT AS A PROTEST $ ??? 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. A varied role, I do everything from health promotion, event management, social media, marketing and fundraising to external engagement with key stakeholders. COWPER: AUSTRALIA: AGE DISTRIBUTION Profile. The Nationals candidate Pat Conaghan was drawn second, followed by Alexander Stewart from the United Australia Party in third. 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. In Kempsey on Wednesday, April 24, the Australian Electoral Commission officially declared there will be eight candidates, and then drew the ballot for the order of names on the voting paper for the Lower House. 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. He ran against Hartsukyer thinking hed have a better shot but lost. 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Who even thought it was a good idea to put both those places in the same electorate in the first place? 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. He represented Cowper from 1919 to 1961, longer than any other MP who represented one seat for his entire career. Im a qualified yoga teacher, teaching to a variety of people including a regular First Responders group. . 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. Mandy Nolan for The Greens had 17,941 first . The Labor Party is defending seven seats. 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 official voting day for the federal election is on Saturday, May 18, although pre-polling opens on Monday, April 29. 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. Six of the seven candidates came under the scrutiny of about 70 residents for a gruelling 2.5 hours. Holmes-a-Court is merely one of the administrators of Climate 200. Im honest and wear my heart on my sleeve. To make sure you're up to date with all the news, SIGN UP HERE. 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.