The Coalition under Barry O'Farrell won 69 of 93 seats in the Assembly, the highest proportion of seats ever won by a NSW government, and the largest ever majority at 45 seats. Katrina Hodgkinson was handing out how to vote material for Kevin Hogan and Kimberley Hone. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. The changees in party numbers since 2019 are -. The Greens recorded majorities in 17 of the 30 polling places used in 2015, ranging from 28.7% at Empire Vale Public School to 91.7% at Wilsons Creek Hall. The tale of the election will probably be decided by an arc of five marginal seats held by both sides that runs from Parramatta to Penrith through Sydney's north-western suburbs. When local musician Lisa Hunt arrived for a meeting with police last Thursday she was hoping for a somewhat friendlier reception than she had received on the last occasion. Weve made a conscious effort to have a very relaxed atmosphere, to not be rushing at people, and to try and make democracy a pleasant experience, said Mr Williams. To find your federal electorate enter your criteria, then select either locality, postcode or name from the drop down menu and then click on the Search button. Theres a lot of people that are still hurting, and that will be reflected in the vote here.. Luego de que este domingo se realiz la marcha en defensa del Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE) en el Zcalo de la Ciudad de Mxico y plazas en los estados, el presidente Andrs Manuel Lpez. I wouldnt be handing out if I wasnt hopeful! she said. Labor was thrashed in Fairfield at the 2021 local goverment elections, beaten by the Independent team backing popular Mayor Frank Carbone, along with the now Independent member for the Federal seat of Fowler, Dai Le. The process allows Australians who can't get to a polling place on election day to cast their ballots in person. The Greens may be less competitive without the coal seam gas issue, but Greens MP Tamara Smith has had the opportunity to build a profile over the last four years. The first buyback offers were made this week to 250 homeowners in the area deemed most at risk of future flooding, part of a $520 million state and federal government program. The Green vote was 57.3% in votes cast on polling day, but only 43.7% in the 11,000 votes cast as pre-polls. The first was a short-lived ban on greyhound racing, the second a forced merger of local councils, including a number of small rural councils. Home NSW Legislative Assembly Elections 1999-2019 Seats won by party Labor Greens Monaro would be Labor-held based on 2022 Federal election results. With the NSW Liberal-Nationals government still allowing developments on floodplains, NSW Labor candidate Andrew Broadley told The Echo Labor would not allow new housing for anyone to be developed in the floodplain. Willoughby is the seat of former Premier Gladys Berejiklian. New Premier Gladys Berejiklian ended further council amalgamations but there were still massive swings against the government at the October 2017 Cootamundra and Murray by-elections. Blasonato has lived in the Ballina electorate for over 25 years and has been an activist since she was a teenager. The Coalition must hold its own seats amd make gains to recover majority government. Given how many independent and minor party candidates might win election to the parliament, the electorate's decision on 25 March may be unclear. Betwen the two seats lies Oatley (LIB 6.8%) another Liberal gain in 2011 that has defied the swing to Labor. On the other side of the Parramatta River lies Drummoyne (LIB 13.6%), which has been represented since 2011 by retiring MP John Sidoti. A member of the Labor Party, she has been the Member for Lismore in since March 2019. Although the BISC booth is in the federal seat of Richmond, people from Page are also able to vote early at the Ballina pre-poll. Id say shes less well known than some of the independents but theres plenty of people who would like to see some more independent representation in government and who are very sick of party politics.. In the lead-up to the NSW election, the Alliance for Animals has released a series of policy scorecards revealing where parties and candidates stand on puppy farming & other key animal welfare issues. Starting Monday 9 May, there are 6 early voting booths in the Richmond electorate, with varying hours Monday to Saturday. Preference flows were strong both ways between Labor and the Greens in 2015 and are likely to again flow strongly in 2019. Any Questions? South of the harbour, Vaucluse (LIB 19.4% v GRN) has always been a Liberal seat but lies in the middle of the Federal seat of Wentworth, won by Independents twice in the last six years. Beyond these seats, the chances of Labor majority government will be determined by a string of outer Sydney seats on margins between 5% and 7%, including Winston Hills (LIB 5.7%), Holsworthy (LIB 6.0%), Riverstone (LIB 6.2%) and Parramatta (LIB 6.5%). NSW election 2023 | Australian Greens The next Greenslide the NSW state election is fast approaching, with strong Green campaigns being mounted across the state. Despite a 12% state-wide swing to Labor over two election, Ward has increased his majority in Kiama. Rolling coverage, right now. . Then, after the initial 12 weeks it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. This data is subject to regular updates. Contact Justine Elliot. I think everybodys struggling a little bit, she said. The Perrottet government remains strong on policy, but its management of day to day politics has slipped since the departure of former Premier Gladys Berejiklian. Just to the north lies Wakehurst (LIB 21.9%), straddling the boundary between Warringah and Mackellar. Represented by Liberal MP Wendy Tuckerman since 2019, she succeeded former minister Pru Goward. The US is considering a nationwide TikTok ban over Chinese spying concerns. He said everyone was working together to avoid the aggressive atmosphere that can be a problem on election days. The ICAC has still not released its report into Berejiklian's actions. Drug law reform has been taking the world by storm as Australia has, as usual, dragged its feet. Independent Richmond candidate David Warth said earlier this week he'd be talking with all the mayors in the electorate. Our Privacy Policy includes important information about our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information (including to provide you with targeted advertising based on your online activities). Followed categories will be added to My News. Ballina was held by National Don Page from 1988 until his retirement at the 2015 election. Ward remains popular in Kiama and will re-contest as an Independent against a new Liberal candidate. to confirm which federal electorate you live in. Ballina was originally created in 1894, when the three-member electorate of Richmond was divided into Richmond, Lismore and Ballina. Drummoyne has been classed as Liberal held. Lismore will be a very different contest in 2023 with the area battered by floods over the last two years. This year's election will be the fifth in a row where voters will be passing judgement on a government led by a Premier who wasn't in charge four years earlier. Franklin has served in the Legislative Council since 2015 and is based on the NSW far north coast. By lunchtime Tuesday, Mr Warth confirmed he'd arranged to meet with Cr Cadwallader on 20 April 'to have a full discussion about the Strong Plan for Ballina and the way forward for the Richmond electorate'. Handing out for the Greens Mandy Nolan and Kashmir Miller, Francoise Sauvere said a lot of people have already made up their minds. She said everyone was being respectful with each other on the electoral frontline in Ballina. Like all businesses we are struggling to keep food on the table of all our local and hard working journalists, artists, sales, delivery and drudges who keep the news coming out to you both in the newspaper and online. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. He also felt most early electors had already made up their minds. The Nationals lost three seats to the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party. Kristina Keneally came to office mid-term and lost her only election while Nathan Rees didn't survive long enough to lead Labor to an election. Enter the name of your locality/suburb The three safe Liberal seats on the Sydney's northern northern beaches would all be won by Independentts based on Federal results in Mackellar and Warringah. He was previously National Director of Communication and Advocacy for UNICEF Australia. On 25 March New South Wales voters will decide whether Premier Dominic Perrottet and the 12 year-old Coalition government he leads should remain in office, or whether Chris Minns should be the state's 47th Premier leading a new Labor government. North-west again is Riverstone (LIB 6.2%), first won by the Liberal Party in 2011 when MP Kevin Conolly was elected after a swing of more than 30%. Ward's advocacy for and the government's construction of the Albion Park by-pass, along with duplication and straigtening of the Princess Highway to Bombaderry, are the main reasons for the Liberal Party's improved position in Kiama. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. Early Voting Locations (May 9 - May 14 & May 16 - May 20) Election Day Locations (May 21) MLA Gabrielle Upton is retiring, the new Liberal candidate is journalist Kellie Sloane, and there is an Independent Karen Freyer. To make a comment or suggest a change to the election site, pleasecontact us. For the latest information, searchABC Emergency, For the latestweather warnings in the Northern Territory, search onABC Emergency, Ballina is a far north coast electorate that takes in the Ballina and Byron Shire Councils. The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. Photo David Lowe. I'm proud to be a local, fighting to get a fair share for our community from Canberra. The National Party has exercised its right to contest the seat by nominating Port Macquarie-Hasting Mayor Peta Pinson. There are 118,652 voters in the electorate which covers from Tweed in the east to Ballina in the west, and the Tweed Shire, Byron Shire and Ballina Shire Councils. Note: In some cases a locality/suburb or postcode may be in more than one Claudia Catterall handing out for Hanabeth Luke at BISC pre-poll yesterday. Pittwater (LIB 22.4% v GRN) would be Independent held on Federal results and is an area where state Independents have done well in the past. Labor faces a government that has been mired in poor political decisions in recent times, but can also claim a substantial record in office. We pay our respects to Elders past, present andemerging. The electorate incudes Cape Byron, the most easterly point on the Australian mainland. Meanwhile Joe McGirr will be easily re-elected on 25 March. The 2019 election is a genuine three-way contest. Based on 2022 Federal results, Vaucluse would still be won by the Liberal Party. The full story will be revealed when nominations close. It will be closely watched having been won by the party forming government at 27 of the 30 election since 1927. As one of the key seats under 6%, the Liberal Party retaining Goulburn would make it harder for Labor to win the election. Keith Williams was handing out for Labor at Ballina pre-poll. Antony Green is the ABC's Chief Elections Analyst. Josie's aged care home told her it was about to close, just three weeks after letting her move in, Prime minister denies changes to super accounts over $3m represent broken promise, 'Entirely reasonable' to spend money from super tax changes on expanding parental leave, crossbenchers say, Legal action launched against Queensland mine operator after allegations of fake coal quality reports, Tamara Smith retains key Green gain from 2015. Ward will re-contest as an Independent, Labor's candidate is Katelin McInerney, while the Liberal Party has struggled to find a candidate. The election result could just be the starting point for negotiations on who will govern NSW for the next four years. News Sport Region Person Profession. Judy Dean handing out for Animal Justice Party at BISC yesterday. Optional preferential voting also means Labor will not receive the 88% Green preference flows seen at the Federal election. Before entering the NSW Parliament, Franklin was the State Director of the NSW Nationals for seven years. But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. Photo David Lowe. Time for drug law reform in NSW as state election looms? Roy Butler in Barwon (IND 6.6% v NAT) has a safer margin but Barwon is a vast and diversified electorate covering 44% of the state. Select the 'Find online' button. Kingscliff property developer Gales Holgins is seeking to increase truck movements by bringing in fill from the M1 road works rather than using fill from the development site. For the latest information, searchABC Emergency, For the latestweather warnings in the Northern Territory, search onABC Emergency, By Antony Green, ABC Chief Election Analyst. The SFF polled 23.6% across western rural seats in 2019, outpolling Country Labor with only 15.4%. Photo David Lowe. The Nationals retained both seats but were not so fortunate at the 2019 election. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. After suffering big swings at by-elections between 2016 and 2018, the National Party stabilised its vote, though did lose Barwon and Murray to the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party. All three seats are held by Ministers, two retiring, and all have attracted high profile Independent challengers. She is contesting again in 2023 and has gained the support of Climate 200. Theres definitely variety!. Major centres include Ballina, Alstonville, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads, Ocean Shores and Mullumbimby. Payment every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks. Riverstone would be easily won by Labor based on a poor Liberal campiagn in Greenway at last year's Federal election. Her departure openend the opportuinty for Labor to win the 2023 election, if it can beat a government that, while in trouble, is not in its political death throws. Byron Mayor, Simon Richardson (Greens), is again remaining mute over questions around Councils court loss, this time over a fencing dispute in Suffolk Park. Coast Northern Rivers Pacific Highway Pacific Highway Upgrade Page PBS Richmond Valley Roads Veterans Woolgoolga Woolgoolga to Ballina Woolgoolga to Ballina Upgrade . In additions, two seats won by the Liberal Party in 2019 are currently represented by suspended members. Finally there is the bellwether seat Monaro (NAT 11.6%). Photo David Lowe. Is NSW going in the opposite direction? Nationals Leader Troy Grant resigned after the defeat and Baird departed shortly afterwards in January 2017. Except that the Liberal Party had a good result in Lindsay at last year's Federal election which would make Londonderry a very marginal Liberal seat. The bulk of this guide consists of background pages on each of the state's 93 lower house districts. Ryde would be Labor held based on Federal election results. Drummoyne would be won by Labor based on results in the Federal seat of Reid at last year's election. Ballina Shire is a local government area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. postcode or name from the drop down menu and then click on the Search button. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. The ABC's election computer is designed to highlight seats that change party status, so classing Kiama as Liberal-held will give greater prominence to Gareth Ward if he is elected as an Independent. The council seat is located in the town of Ballina. The last Premier to survive a full term and face re-election was 20 years ago - Bob Carr in 2003. The success of the 'teal' Independents in winning the Federal seats of Mackellar, Warringah, North Sydney and Wentworth has raised fears in the Liberal Party that local Independents could repeat the trend at the state election. Ms Dean said there was a wide divergence of political views from the electors in Ballina. Labor's problems are made worse by the mysterious delay in choosing successor candidates for retiring MPs Nick Lalich in Cabramatta (ALP 19.3%) and Guy Zangari in Fairfield (ALP 16.8%) New candidates were only chosen in the month before the election and Mayor Carbone has threatened to contest Cabramatta and back a colleague in Fairfield. And I dont see that happening with other parties.. As well as its own five seats, the Nationals will compete against sitting MPs representing Labor, the Greens and a defecting Liberal MP. The Labor Party blocked former Premier Bob Carr and his Treasurer Michael Egan from privatising electricity assets in the 1990s. As already mentioned, Kogarah (ALP 0.1%) is held by party leader Chris Minns. You never know until the counting is done, said Keith Williams. Those Lindsay results also boost the prospects of Liberal MP Stuart Ayres in Penrith (LIB 0.6%). He first won the seat at a 2008 by-election just after Morris Iemma was rolled as Labor Premier. 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