Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. COWPER: AUSTRALIA: AGE DISTRIBUTION Profile. 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. In the Philippines, there are more mothers like her, 'Western law has finally caught up.' 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. I believe in a well-prepared, safe, thriving and just society- heres hoping we can get there together. Voices 4 Cowper is a non-party-political incorporated association with membership from across the Cowper electorate. 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 . Environmental scientist and planning specialist Tim Nott will contest the seat of Cowper for The Greens at the 2022 . 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). We undertook a media campaign, and were able to present two excellent candidates at a virtual town hall meeting. Following the declaration of the candidates, Ms Tait conducted a random draw to determine the positions on the ballot paper. Oakeshott resigned as member for Lyne at the 2013 election, but announced his candidacy for Cowper just before the 2016 election. Along with many Australians, Im very passionate about supporting a quicker way to reduce emissions. A candidate that focussed on alternatives to the current lack of results in Canberra for our region would tap into local frustration. From the start we have been visible with T-shirts and corflutes and have included an element of fun, he said. Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan was approached for comment, but did not respond prior to publication. Former MP Gary Nehl held the seat from 1984 until his retirement in 2001. 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. The alternative two-candidate National margin versus Independent Rob Oakeshott in 2016 and 2019 is shown in black. Robert Oakeshott. It didn't help as Oakeshott's vote fell and new National candidate Pat Conaghan had no difficulty being elected. No one thought it was a good idea, but there was no alternative that wasnt even worse. 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. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining. 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 was defeated in 1963 by the Country Partys Ian Robinson. One of the lessons from the Covid crisis is that we are all poorer for the rising inequality in our society. Sign up to receive Guardian Australias fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter. I mean now Cowper is an electorate with its population concentrated at the far northern and southern ends which leaves Lyne having no population centre. cancelling the Election for District No. Sign up to receive Guardian Australias fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter. 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. 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. Hartsuyker retired in 2019 and Oakeshott took another shot at the seat, but lost to Nationals candidate Pat Conaghan by a slightly increased margin. 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. I m looking to fund an ad campaign ONLY for VOTE INDEPENDENT AS A PROTEST $ ??? After several weeks of negotiations, Oakeshott spoke for a notorious 17 minutes before stating he was backing the Gillard government. 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. best going forward, and know she has the full support of myself and my team. The National Party is defending three seats. 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. As such I have developed multiple language skills, and the ability to adapt to different situations and people. With 25 years experience working as an Environmental Scientist within the development approval system, I have a detailed understanding of the issues in Cowper . Candidate nominations for state elections; Candidate nominations for local government elections; Appointing a scrutineer; . We care about the protection of your data. The main towns include Bellingen, Bowraville, Coffs Harbour, Crescent Head, Dorrigo, Gladstone, Hat Head, Kempsey, Macksville, Nambucca Heads, Sawtell, South West Rocks, Port Macquarie, Ulong and Urunga. @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! The involvement of Voices 4 Cowper in this selection process has now concluded. Issues such as the cost of living, affordable housing and response to disasters are high on her agenda. Is your campaign being backed and/or funded by Simon Holmes A Court. Caz Heise is very well known in much of Cowper, particularly in the health system, and was a very popular health administrator. 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. The sitting member for Cowper is Nationals candidate Pat Conaghan. 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. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). You have successfully joined our subscriber list. 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. 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. All Labor voters need to do is put Hesse above the Nationals despite the fact that Hesse wouldnt allocate her preferences to Labor. I've lived in the Cowper electorate for 18 years. Are Cowper voters easily swayed by each party's campaign tactics, or have they had enough? 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 come from a place of compassion and consideration for our electorate. I mean now Cowper is an electorate with its population concentrated at the far northern and southern . Cowper candidates at a public forum. Caz Heise (Independent) has a very large following and is a well known. The future of Cowper should be in our hands, not that of a political party, therefore Im putting my hat in the ring so that Cowper residents have more choice. Cowper was a relatively close race in 2016 and 2019 due to the presence of Rob Oakeshott. Building meaningful connections between the people of Cowper and local members is incredibly important. Robinson transferred to the new seat of Page in 1984, and Garry Nehl won Cowper for the Nationals. I always act with honesty and integrity and expect all politicians to do the same. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. With boundary readjustments, he now lives in Cowper, where he stood as an independent at the 2016 and 2019 federal elections. 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 . . I am deeply motivated to represent the people and to advocate the issues that need to be addressed. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). I know the vast majority of people in Cowper want to live in a community where every individual has the opportunities to be the best versions of themselves, living freely and productively without persecution, prejudice or discrimination. Polling shows support for both major parties has collapsed, hovering around 35%, which is historically very low, he said. THE Nationals hold the seat of Cowper with just a 4.6 per cent margin, despite it being a Nationals stronghold since 1983. I would love to see more initiatives that plan for sustainable tourism and development. To make a comment or suggest a change to the election site, pleasecontact us. Ms Tait conducted a random draw to determine the positions on the paper. To the election site, pleasecontact us a Court see more initiatives that plan for sustainable tourism development. 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