Tag: federal election
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SEAT OF RICHMOND STILL TOO CLOSE TO CALL AS INCUMBENT JUSTINE ELLIOT HAS A FIGHT ON HER HANDS FROM THE GREENS
More than half of the votes for the seat of Richmond on the Northern Rivers have been counted and incumbent Justine Elliott has a fight on her hands from the Greens. The electoral commission has also come under fire after a vision impaired voter on the Far North Coast claimed he struggle to cast his…
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FEDERAL ELECTION PRE-POLLING UNDERWAY ON THE FAR NORTH COAST
Pre-polling got underway across the Far North Coast today. Candidates hit the campaign trail, hard… pushing locals to vote in their favour for the seats of Richmond and Page.
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FEDERAL ELECTION PRE-POLLING BEGINS TOMORROW IN NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES
Pre-polling will begin in Northern New South Wales tomorrow, for the upcoming Federal Election. Voters in the Page electorate can vote in Lismore, Ballina, Grafton, and Coffs Harbour. While those in the Richmond electorate will be able to cast their vote at Ballina, Byron Bay, Lismore, Murwillumbah, Casuarina and Tweed Heads. A full list of…
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NATIONALS AND LABOR CANDIDATES MAKE THEIR PLEDGES TO UNDECIDED LYNE VOTERS
Battlelines have been drawn for the federal election, with the Nationals and Labor candidates for Lyne looking to sway undecided voters. The sitting member bringing in a political heavyweight today, while his counterpart took a more conservative approach.
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EXPERTS WARN LEADERS TO BLAME FOR SLUMP IN BUSINESS CONFIDENCE
The Federal Election is hurting business confidence and the economy is suffering, according to the latest quarterly survey by the New South Wales Business Chamber. It shows the uncertainty in government has put the brakes on investment and opportunities nationwide. And on the Central Coast frustration mounts with more and more skilled workers taking their…
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BINGO: COAST BALLOT PAPERS SORTED
Friendly rivalry was on display as Central Coast candidates vied for the top spot on the ballot paper today. It comes as electoral staff rush to get the sheets printed, in time for early voting, which begins on Monday.
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PAGE KEY BATTLEGROUND IN FEDERAL ELECTION
The battle lines are being drawn in the country’s most marginal seats. Four candidates have put up their hands for the seat of Page.
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SEVEN WEEKS OUT, LABOR HEATS UP THE FEDERAL ELECTION
As the state election wraps up, the campaign trail for Federal heats up. Today Shadow Minister for Regional Communications Stephen Jones was in town on Labor’s behalf. Announcing $2 million in essential funding to help fix mobile black spots along the Summerland Way. Support was ALSO shown for the Oakes and Crozier Ovals upgrade, and…
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ABRAHAMS LAUNCHES BID FOR SEAT OF ROBERTSON
We still don’t know when the federal election will be but there’s no lack of candidates for the seat of Robertson. Former Labor Party member David Abrahams will run as an independent with an 18 point plan to encourage growth.