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Progressive, 14th Premier of New South Wales, supporter of women's suffrage, anti-sweatshop, died in 1907 (Not actually Sir John). DM me with any #nswpol news

Jan 21, 2023, 30 tweets

Independents currently running at the NSW state election - a thread
-Mark Rodda (Tamworth):
A former member of the National Party, Rodda opposes further privatisation of State-owned assets such as our critical water supplies, storages and infrastructure.
#nswpol #NSWVotes

-Brian Fisher (Cootamundra)
Fisher is pushing for decentralisation, a nationalisation and standardisation of rail to standard gauge concrete sleeper track nationwide and reopening closed regional railway stations.
#nswpol #NSWVotes

-Robert Young (Cootamundra)
Young is pushing for the upholding of civil liberties and the reversal of the 2016 local government area mergers.
-Nathan Organ (Castle Hill)
Hill is pushing for cryptocurrency deregulation, accountability and transparency.
#nswpol #NSWVotes

- Jacqui Scruby (@jacquipittwater - Pittwater)
Scruby is a "teal"-style independent running on a platform of climate, integrity and small business.

#nswpol #NSWVotes

- Larissa Penn (@larissa4willgby - Willoughby)
Penn is a "teal"-style independent running on a platform of Transparency, Respect, Liveability, & Environment
#nswpol #NSWVotes

- Andrew Assaee (Willoughby)
- Van Hieu Huynh (Willoughby)
Huynh is pushing for revocation of anti-protest laws, support for freedom, anti-corruption and technology
#nswpol #NSWVotes

- Karen Freyer (@kgfreyer - Vaucluse)
Freyer is a "teal"-style independent running on a platform of integrity, environment, consultative development and fiscal responsibility.
#nswpol #NSWVotes

- Victoria Walker (North Shore)
-Benjamin Caswell (Hornsby)
Caswell is running on a "teal"-style platform of Integrity, Environment and Infrastructure. Caswell ran for the federal seat of Berowra last year.
#nswpol #NSWVotes

-Angela Maguire (@angelamaguire - Hawkesbury)
Maguire is a "teal"-style community independent.
angelamaguire.com.au
#nswpol #NSWVotes

-David Booth (Oxley)
Booth is running on a direct democracy platform in which the candidate is informed by the voters of the electorate of their views on each bill.
#nswpol #NSWvotes

-Troy Irwin (Oxley)
Irwin is running on a platform based on "common sense solutions" and local issues. Irwin was previously running in the upper house.
troyirwin.com
#nswpol #NSWVotes

-Victoria Davidson (@VictoriaLaneCve - Lane Cove)
Davidson is a "teal"-style independent running on a platform of ethical government, environment, health and cost of living. #nswpol #NSWVotes

-Joeline Hackman (@JoelineHackman - Manly)
Hackman is a "teal"-style independent running on a platform of Community, Integrity, Climate.
#nswpol #NSWVotes

-Debrah Novak (@votenovak - Clarence)
A Clarence Valley Councillor, Novak is running as a community independent.
#nswpol #NSWVotes

- Judith Hannan (@JudithHannan4 - Wollondilly)
A Wollondilly Councillor and former Mayor, Hannan is running on a platform of protecting local character, preventing over-development and promoting real infrastructure.
#nswpol #NSWVotes

- Gabrielle McIntosh (Terrigal)
The retired school principal of the alternative school, Eagle Arts and Vocational College is running on a platform focusing on education reform, closing NESA and reinstating the NSW Board of Studies education board.
#nswpol #NSWVotes

- Sally Townley (Coffs Harbour)
The Coffs Harbour Councillor, environmental scientist and baker is running on a platform of affordable housing, protection of agricultural land and renewable energy targets.
#nswpol #NSWVotes

- Jeffrey Hawkins (Bega)
Tathra local Hawkins is running on a platform of affordable housing, honesty and ethics.

#NSWpol #NSWVotes

- Palaniappan Subramanian (Winston Hills)
Subramanian is running on a platform of integrity, climate and representation of the Asian migrant community.
#NSWPol #NSWVotes

- Geoffrey Duncan (@geoffduncanlrea - Penrith)
Former real estate agent Geoffrey Duncan is running on an anti-crime platform and is supporting term limits on Council.
#NSWpol #NSWVotes

- Troy Stolz (@TroyStolz - Kogarah)
ClubsNSW whistleblower Stolz is running on a poker machine reform (including AML/CTF) platform.
#nswpol #NSWvotes

- Rebecca Stanford (Wyong)
- Mick Allen (Macquairie Fields)
Allen previously ran for the seat in 2019.
#nswpol #NSWVotes

- Dr Sarina Kilham (@SarinaKilham - Heffron)
Kilham is a "teal"-style independent running on a platform of climate action, integrity and higher education.
#nswpol #NSWVotes

- Rosa Sicari (Campbelltown)
Children Services and Special Needs worker and Menangle resident Rosa Sicari was the UAP candidate for the federal seat of Macarthur last year.
#nswpol #NSWVotes

- Severino Lovero (Fairfield)
Independent Severino Lovero is currently running UNOPPOSED in the seat of Fairfield. Lovero is running on a "connected to the community and its needs" platform.
#NSWpol #NSWVotes

- Justin Goodwin (Summer Hill)
Goodwin is running on a platform of climate change, transport, Public-housing, homelessness, health and drug education.
#NSWpol #NSWVotes

- Dr Bruce Long (@BruceLongforSy1 - Sydney)
Long is running on a platform of affordable housing, investment in science and technology, funding for state schools and support for tertiary education.
#NSWpol #NSWVotes

There are also six incumbent MPs running in the lower house and many running in the upper house.
I'll cover these at a later date.

@BruceLongforSy1 -Archie Lea (Upper Hunter)
Lea ran in the 2021 by-election supporting coal mines, Singleton roads and milk production. He received 156 votes (0.3%).
#NSWvotes #nswpol

@BruceLongforSy1 - Helen Conway (@Helen_Conway1 - North Shore)
Conway is a "teal"-style independent running on a platform of integrity, climate, consultative development, fiscal responsibility and gender equality.
#nswpol #NSWVotes

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