Holmes-a-Court is merely one of the administrators of Climate 200. which highlighted the three main issues that most concern Cowper residents climate and environment, social inequality, and transparency and integrity within the political system. 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. 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. Geography . 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 . Are Cowper voters easily swayed by each party's campaign tactics, or have they had enough? 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. Mr McMullen said he is taking climate change seriously, pointing to Labors Powering Australia strategy to reduce Australias emissions by 43 percent by 2030, and keep the country on track for net zero by 2050. Im a qualified yoga teacher, teaching to a variety of people including a regular First Responders group. The Independent candidate for Cowper, backed by Climate 200, is Caz Heise. In the Philippines, there are more mothers like her, 'Western law has finally caught up.' Protected Coffs airport from planning downgrades? 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%. Keith McMullen is standing for Labor and Timothy Nott is standing for The Greens. Were not counting on them preferencing one way or another.. 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. Polling shows support for both major parties has collapsed, hovering around 35%, which is historically very low, he said. Australia should be leading the way in this space. EIGHT is enough - that's how many will stand for the seat of Cowper at the May 18 federal election. The official voting day for the federal election is on Saturday, May 18, although pre-polling opens on Monday, April 29. 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. It was the only time Labor has ever won this seat. McMullen is a Port Macquarie born local. Alan .. Find out more about Carolyn (Caz) Heise at https://voices4cowper.org/meet-your-candidates. As an avid bushwalker, and member of the MNC National Parks Association, protection of our environment is high on my list. To make a comment or suggest a change to the election site, pleasecontact us. Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan was approached for comment, but did not respond prior to publication. 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. Conaghans how-to-vote card has Fairhall in the second preference spot, with Heise last. Voices 4 Cowperis a non-party-political incorporated association with membership from across theCowper electorate. McGuren only held the seat for one term, which was the only term the ALP has ever held Cowper. Mandy Nolan for The Greens had 17,941 first . The alternative two-candidate National margin versus Independent Rob Oakeshott in 2016 and 2019 is shown in black. CAROLYN (Caz) Heise will stand as a community independent for the electorate of Cowper at the Federal elections this year. As a woman and parent of a Transmasculine teenager, I hold equality and inclusivity dear to my heart. I am a resilient 50 year old mum of 2 adult children and wife to Jacinta (a paramedic with 30+ years experience). The Greens, the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party and the Animal Justice Party are each defending one seat. But when the billboards were refreshed early in the campaign, the message changed and Jones saw red about billionaire politician Clive Palmers claim. It was the only time Labor has ever won this seat. At present Carolyn has close to 1000 volunteers and she gaining traction. 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. Oakeshott resigned as member for Lyne at the 2013 election, but announced his candidacy for Cowper just before the 2016 election. Woodward was the Labor candidate against Tony Abbott in Warringah at the 2016 election. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. 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. Has she gotten enough publicity locally, because she hasnt had much in the national coverage? 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. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Booths have been divided between the five local government areas: Bellingen, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, Nambucca and Port Macquarie. He also served as a minister in the second and third terms of the Lyons government, and served as acting Prime Minister for three weeks upon Lyons death. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. There is a lot of white noise in the media which clouds how the overall Federal election will go. 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 . 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 . I have a Bachelor of Science from the ANU and a Graduate Diploma in Marine Science from the NMSC in Coffs harbour. I was the Director of Nursing at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. When I asked myself If not me, who and If not now, when? I knew my only option was to put myself forward. 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. After several weeks of negotiations, Oakeshott spoke for a notorious 17 minutes before stating he was backing the Gillard government. 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. Im currently a Director on the Board of The Cancer Council of NSW and work as a Corporate Coach. Looking to engage a wide cross-section of the local community, V4C, a non-party political organisation run by volunteers, embarked on a series of Kitchen Table Conversations throughout the electorate in 2020/21. Who got the toughest grilling in round one of 'Meet the Candidates'? 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. Do you pick up and read a free newspaper that has been thrown on your front lawn. The following members have announced they are not contesting the upcoming election: . Read our Privacy Policy. With 25 years experience working as an Environmental Scientist within the development approval system, I have a detailed understanding of the issues in Cowper . Independent candidates have attracted much interest across the country, with Ms Heises campaign featured on Australian Story last Monday evening. ), 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. It facilitates trust and empowers others to get involved in the process. Former Independent MP for Lyne Rob Oakeshott announced he would contest Cowper just before the 2016 election. It seems like this Independent has a very real chance of taking Cowper. We care about the protection of your data. I'm Timothy Nott. Im honest and wear my heart on my sleeve. The Nationals candidate Pat Conaghan was drawn second, followed by Alexander Stewart from the United Australia Party in third. She now shares her home locally in Frederickton with her husband and four children. David Jones, a councillor in Nambucca Shire, says there is plenty of political discontent in the region. 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. I am fed up with our leaders and their lack of integrity, accountability, and desire to listen to what is happening on the ground. Ad. Voices4Cowper (V4C) has put out a call for an independent candidate to contest the seat of Cowper at the next Federal election. My guess is that the guys a has-been. It didn't help as Oakeshott's vote fell and new National candidate Pat Conaghan had no difficulty being elected. I always act with honesty and integrity and expect all politicians to do the same. That being myself for One Nation, Simon Chaseling for the Liberal Democrats and Josh Fairhall for UAP. Results 1983-2016, Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group). Now there are 600 billboards around the country, he said. Results 1983-2019. Im not saying any of the incumbents will lose. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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