To make a comment or suggest a change to the election site, pleasecontact us. 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. Thomson first held the seat for the Protectionist Party and held the seat for successive non-Labor parties for the next 13 years. It didn't help as Oakeshott's vote fell and new National candidate Pat Conaghan had no difficulty being elected. Results 1983-2019. We will email it to you every week as soon as it is released. After a busy few years, Voices4Cowper have reconsidered the best ways for us to continue to fulfil our vision. It was the only time Labor has ever won this seat. Fairhall said that in Cowper, the sitting member will be last on preference guidelines. It is named after Sir Charles Cowper, an early Premier of New South Wales.[2]. 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. We just need our leaders to come to the table and show us how. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Hartsuyker has held the seat ever since. Former Independent MP for Lyne Rob Oakeshott announced he would contest Cowper just before the 2016 election. Except for one brief break, the seat has been held by the National Party (previously known as the Country Party) and its predecessors since 1919. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. 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. 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. Protecting the natural environment. Im currently a Director on the Board of The Cancer Council of NSW and work as a Corporate Coach. 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 Nott said, I want all residents to have secure accommodation, to be able to learn, work and afford to stay in Cowper.. Very interesting to see how any particular MP has voted. The northern parts of Cowper, from Sapphire Beach to Red Rock were shifted to the division of Page. Cowper was a relatively close race in 2016 and 2019 due to the presence of Rob Oakeshott. Tell us about yourself - what skills and experience do you bring to the role. According to Fairhall, UAP recently tripled its billboard advertising. After the 2010 election Oakeshott found himself part of the cross bench in a minority parliament. Ms Heise says she wants to bring respect and integrity back to Federal Parliament and wants real action on climate and health. Booths have been divided between the five local government areas: Bellingen, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, Nambucca and Port Macquarie. Yet when UAPs Cowper how-to-vote card was released this week, sitting member Conaghan appeared in the number three spot. 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. Im an advocate for alternative transport options, safeguarding our precious resources, and opportunities that ensure food security. Caz Heise went on to contest the seat of Cowper in 2021 as a community Independent. Independent candidate for Cowper, Caz Heise (centre), with volunteers. The process of choosing an independent candidate was organised by Voices4Cowper (V4C). While you're with us, you can now receive updates straight to your inbox from the Port Macquarie News. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/248493138667, https://voices4cowper.org/join_mailing_list/. 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. In Page, momentum seems to be with the Teal Independent. Until 3 years ago I was operating at the pinnacle of my health service management career. 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 teal campaign of independent Caz Heise is highly present in Cowper. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Following the declaration of the candidates, Ms Tait conducted a random draw to determine the positions on the ballot paper. I'm Timothy Nott. Cowper was the seat of Country Party founder Earle Page, who held the seat for 42 years from 1919 to 1961. 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. To make a comment or suggest a change to the election site, pleasecontact us. @maverick. 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. Retired teacher and author Keith McMullen will contest the seat of Cowper for the Labor Party at the 2022 federal election. 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 . The sitting member for Cowper is Nationals candidate Pat Conaghan. Conaghans how-to-vote card has Fairhall in the second preference spot, with Heise last. The Independent candidate for Cowper, backed by Climate 200, is Caz Heise. 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. Transparency in Government. Nope. Jones believes there is plenty of political discontent in the electorate. After only a brief campaign, Oakeshott came close to victory and is again contesting the seat. With support for major parties at historic lows, United Australia and a teal independent see opportunity in the coastal NSW electorate. The Liberal Party is defending six seats. A varied role, I do everything from health promotion, event management, social media, marketing and fundraising to external engagement with key stakeholders. Boundaries. Tell us about yourself, what skills and experience do you bring to the role? I have a strong work ethic. Caz Heise (Independent) has a very large following and is a well known. Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan was approached for comment, but did not respond prior to publication. After several weeks of negotiations, Oakeshott spoke for a notorious 17 minutes before stating he was backing the Gillard government. The current government has demonstrated a lack of integrity, transparency, compassion and commitment to responsible discourse. Lets see how it goes, but those three seats look like tight-run contests to me. New Morrison ministry takes office following election win, Labor leader Anthony Albanese announces frontbench. 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. best going forward, and know she has the full support of myself and my team. I dont know whether integrity, honour etc. 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. As a woman and parent of a Transmasculine teenager, I hold equality and inclusivity dear to my heart. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Robinson transferred to the new seat of Page in 1984, and Garry Nehl won Cowper for the Nationals. In play if Oakeshott runs again (3rd time is the charm) but otherwise the Nats should hold. 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. He cant nationalise the banks, he said. EIGHT is enough - that's how many will stand for the seat of Cowper at the May 18 federal election. 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. Labor candidate Keith McMullen wants improved access to affordable housing, world-class health services and more secure jobs on the Coffs Coast, as well as better access to TAFE and a rise in the minimum wage. Results 1983-2016, Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group). A disappointing display of censorship and bias. This model is why we still dont have real strategies to tackle so many issues from climate change to equity, equality and accountability. I decided I needed to get into the very parliament that I had become so disillusioned with. Im honest and wear my heart on my sleeve. He was defeated in 1963 by the Country Partys Ian Robinson. 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. Australia should be leading the way in this space. I became a leader in health and social services after gaining post-graduate qualifications in Public Health and Business. The Division of Cowper is an Australian electoral division in the state of New South Wales. As an avid bushwalker, and member of the MNC National Parks Association, protection of our environment is high on my list. 41 Cowper Street, Granville NSW 2160 (02) 9179 0610. We undertook a media campaign, and were able to present two excellent candidates at a virtual town hall meeting. We care about the protection of your data. He served on the Opposition frontbench until resigning from the National Party in March 2002, claiming that property developers were taking over his local National Party branches. Ms Heise was the Director of Nursing at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. The forum at Bellingen Golf Club on 5 May was jointly hosted by the Bellingen and Urunga chambers of commerce. It seems community engagement and awareness has waned over the past few years when we have needed visibility and connection more than ever. I have a Bachelor of Science from the ANU and a Graduate Diploma in Marine Science from the NMSC in Coffs harbour. 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. The Labor Party is defending seven seats. Depending on ones own ethics, beliefs, morals etc, this could be a helpful tool in deciding how to vote next month. Gotten the MidNorth any significant new investment out of the biggest govt. 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. Yet there were recent complaints from people whod received welcome emails from the UAP, in spite of not having signed up. I want the government to be transparent and protect the vulnerable, Mr Nott said. 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. 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