While Labor has campaigned heavily in the area, the party looks set to lose some of its votes to independent candidate Elizabeth Farrelly. 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. The Monaro and Bega by-elections were prompted by the resignations of former NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro and former NSW Transport Minster Andrew Constance fromNSW parliament late last year. A by-election was held in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly seat of Monaro on 12 February 2022 upon the resignation of Deputy Premier of New South Wales and Nationals MP John Barilaro. 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Tonight was a major test for the Perrottet government and voters sent a clear message to the Premier who spent the last few weeks downplaying what was to come. Barilaro did good to build up a personal vote over 10 years as the state seat (which is basically 70% Queanbeyan suburbs with the rest its rural hinterland and the snowfields) is an anomaly for a Nationals-held seat, as on a federal level it is more of a Labor-Liberal contest. You have entered an incorrect email address! Michael Holland, who is set to become the first Labor MP for Bega in history, says the by-election has been a "plebiscite". Personal votes do matter here. Following Troy Grant's resignation, Barilaro became Nationals Leader and Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional New South Wales, Minister for Skills and Minister for Small Business. The counting of postal ballot papers will begin on Saturday 19 February. Monaro by-election date still to be set, but political parties already discussing who will run. look at Federal seat figures for Queanbeyan some thing like 55% alp to 57% npa here some thing like 12% difference suggests a personal vote for Barilaro of maybe 10% ish. Cochran held the seat until 1999, when he retired. For the first time ever, Labor has picked up the seat of Bega, which the government was rightly nervous about losing tonight. Read and follow the instructions in the postal vote pack carefully. Wilson was elected to Queanbeyan-Palarang Council at last December's local government elections. 13,100 people have been sampled & theyve demonstrated a preparedness to vote for Bryce Wilson under the conditions that applied in 2019. There is some form-guide information contained in the General Election result when assessing electors preparedness to recommit for certain candidates More analysis required to pontificate on its utility? Monaro Legislative Council Result: Coalition 40.0%, Labor 28.0%, Greens 8.6%, Shooters, Fishers and Farmers 7.9%, One Nation 5.9%, Animal Justice 2.1%, Sustainable Australia 1.5%, Voluntary Euthanasia 1.2%, Liberal Democrats 1.1%, Others 3.7%. "There will be a number of different ways people can still vote," she said. Six pre-polling booths will open at both theBega and Monaro electorates on Monday, but it's not the only option to voters. I would agree that it would be very convenient for Bronnie Taylor to be put in here, however she will probably have to campaign a bit stronger in Queanbeyan where she doesnt have much profile as she is from Nimmitabel way and if she loses she can go straight back to the LC. Kristy McBain MP, Member for Eden Monaro: It was great to give the keynote speech at the Inland Growth Summ Australian Politics / Just In Australian Labor Party: 2 March is Anthony Albaneses 60th birthday! Prior to the 1950 election, Seiffert was disendorsed by the ALP after he voted against the partys candidate for a Legislative Council vacancy. What is interesting is the election results of Queanbeyan Palerang Council which is the strong centre for seat in terms of number of votes. A date for the by-election will not be set until he formally resigns from the state seat, although it is one of five by-elections across NSW believed to be taking place 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. Nationals member Nichole Overall made history in 2022 by being elected as the first female representative of the Monaro. WebJosephine Lea Tanson Monaro 2023 State General Election Legalise Cannabis NSW Party 22/02/2023 Registered Joshua Black Dubbo 2023 State General Election Australian Labor Party (NSW Branch) 30/01/2023 Registered A fresh start for NSW, especially the seat of Dubbo, after 12 long years of Coalition government neglect. Cochrane was then re-elected with almost 60% of the first preference vote in 1991 and 1995. History The seat of Monaro was first creating in 1858, and apart from three terms in the 1920s, Monaro has existed as an electoral district ever since. The former Liberal MP for Bega has acknowledged the "very big swing" against the Liberals in Bega. Voters can vote using these packs, or choose to attend a pre-poll centre between 31 January and 11 February, or a polling place on polling day 12 February. Half of the Legislative Council is not up for re-election. According to Parliamentary Library calculations, at the 2019 federal election 41.3 per cent of Eden-Monaro voters pre-poll voted compared to 31.3 per cent across NSW, which suggests that a significant proportion of Eden-Monaro voters are inclined to The Monaro by-election is one of four state by-elections being held on Saturday (February 12) for residents from the Bega, Monaro, Willoughby, and Strathfield electorates. She has run in both state and federal elections locally in the past for the Greens and said she was feeling most confident this time around. And although there's been some surprise results, the swings can't necesssarily be used to predict what's to come in 13 months at the next NSW state election or the federal election later this year. 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Whan subsequently resigned from his upper house seat to recontest Monaro in 2015, but again lost to Barilaro. Geography Southeastern NSW. By-election day for residents from the two electorates, along with Willoughby and Strathfield seats in Sydney, will occur on February 12. The 1903 New South Wales referendum required the number of members of the Legislative Assembly to be reduced from 125 to 90,[2] the district was expanded to include parts of Queanbeyan and the abolished seat of Eden-Bombala and the spelling reverted to Monaro. "I think it's time to celebrate a bit of history.". Barilaros 2019 vote suggest he has a strong personal vote that the National Party will miss at the by-election. Bridget Sakrwill be the member for Strathfield.". The former journalist is tipped to keep John Barilaro's seat in Liberalhands but there has been a 6.4 per cent swing to Labor. The Monaro seatalso has several contenders, including Greens candidate Catherine Moore, Labor'sBryce Wilson and the Nationals' Nichole Overall. She said she never considered Monaro a safe seat and knew it would be a tough fight. This total included the independent who went backwards, & SFF (Helen Dalton) who advanced, gaining a further 13.3% PV, & who then re-contested @ the subsequent 2019 General Election, gaining a further 7.25% PV, and the seat. Perhaps this was the result of losing four heavy hitters in Berejiklian, Constance, Barilaro and McKay. "The government needs to changedirection. More candidates announced ahead of Bega and Monaro by-elections. In former premier Gladys Berejiklian's electorate of Willoughby, Liberal candidate Tim James claimed victory. Polling Day is Saturday 12 February with pre-poll voting from Monday 31 January. Monaro has a remarkable record as a bellwether seat. A number of candidates have already been announced for the Bega seat, including the Liberals'Fiona Kotvojs, Labor'sMichael Hollandand the Greens'Peter Haggar. WebSeat-by-seat guide to the 2023 New South Wales state election NEW SOUTH WALES ELECTION 2023. WebA by-election was held in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly seat of Monaro on 12 February 2022 upon the resignation of Deputy Premier of New South Wales and Dredging crews uncover waste in seemingly clear waterways, In a city with a housing crisis, neighbours object to social housing, 'I don't have any money': Blind 98-year-old woman thought she'd have to sell her couch to pay Robodebt bill, How HECS debts became 'yet another way women have to fight' to gain parity with men, 'Heartbroken': Matildas midfielder suffers serious injury ahead of World Cup, NRL live: Bulldogs begin new era in clash with reborn Sea Eagles, 'I got that wrong': All Blacks star apologises for 'throat-slitting' gesture. This includes seven Labor members ( Tara Moriarty, Penny Sharpe, Greg Donnelly, Anthony D'Adam, Daniel Mookhey, Peter "Race is used as a partisan politicalweapon for short-term gain but withdevastating long-term consequences. Cochran retired in 1999 and poor Coalition relations at the time produced a three cornered contest, complicated further by Queanbeyan Mayor Frank Pangallo polling 12.7% as an Independent. A majority of the seats population lives in the former City of Queanbeyan. WebMonaro State by-election12 February 2022. John Ellicott senior journalist journalist and author He said business owners were exhausted and seniors in the community were living behind closed doors due to fear of contracting the virus. Despite Labor taking the seat of Bega for the first time in history, Mr Perrottet has claimed tonight as a "phenomenal result" for Liberals. Nichole's husband Tim Overall was a councillor for both Queanbeyan City Council and Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council over many years and served as Mayor for more than 13 years before retiring at last December's local government elections. The by-election of the swing seat in Sydney's inner west was triggered by the resignation offormer Labor Leader Jodi McKay last year. He may now need to do some damage control on this relationship. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The government was defeated, Neville Wran became Premier and Labors John Akister became the member for Monaro. 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An online and phone voting optionknown as "iVote", adopted during the local government elections in December 2021, has not been implemented during the state by-elections due to time constraints. Originally from Griffith, Overall completed a Communications degree from the University of Canberra and went on to work for the Tumut and Adelong Times and later establish a successful small businesses in Queanbeyan. Kristy McBain MP, Member for Eden Monaro 2 March 2023 - 19:42 2 March 2023 - 19:44 2 March 2023 - 19:42 2 March 2023 - 19:44 Kristy McBain MP, Member for Eden Monaro An official date for a by-election for the state seat of Monaro has not been set yet, but that has not stopped political partypreparations to find a candidate. New Liberal Premier Eric Willis called a by-election, but with prospects of defeat and warnings from Canberra of a tough Federal budget ahead, Willis cancelled the by-election and called a state election for May 1976. [2], The Monaro by-election was held on the same day as by-elections for the districts of Bega, Strathfield and Willoughby. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he's proud the Liberals have taken votesfrom Labor in Strathfield, whereLaborcandidate Jason Yat-sen Li has won on a narrow margin. Barilaro has had a strong personal following but will it translate into a strong vote for a new Nationals candidate. With a new Labor candidate in 2019, Barilaro achieved a 9.1% swing, winning a majority on first preferences and 61.6% after the distribution of preferences. WebHalf of the Legislative Council is not up for re-election. ", "Bridget Sakr she will win theelection next year. I am running as an Independent in the Monaro By-election. [3], The NSW Electoral Commission pre-emptively sent postal ballots to all voters registered on the state electoral roll for the relevant districts, under a regulation in a COVID amendment to the Electoral Act. WebSeat-by-seat guide to the 2023 New South Wales state election NEW SOUTH WALES ELECTION 2023. WebCurrent elections in NSW Georges River Council (Mortdale Ward) countback election - 21 Sep 2022 Election of one Councillor in the Mortdale Ward City of Ryde (West Ward) by Retrieved 29 October 2019. Incumbent Labor member and former Bega mayor, Kristy McBain clinched the geographically diverse seat in 2020 with a margin of less than one per cent. It is dominated by the city of Queanbeyan, but also includes Bungendore, Braidwood, Cooma, Bombala and the NSW snowfields.