Hi everyone,
I just wanted to reach out and say a massive thank you for all of your beautiful and supportive messages over the last 10 days. Between my Facebook accounts, Instagram, Twitter, private messages and emails I’ve been inundated (in the best possible way). Apologies if I haven’t replied to you individually. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I had always accepted that beating Mr Conaghan would not be easy given he held Cowper by a margin of more than 11% and so while naturally I’m disappointed I’m in the mood to celebrate all that we have done together.
It’s been an incredible privilege to run as the Independent Candidate in the seat of Cowper and I am extremely heartened by the movement we have created in our region and the very close race we were able to mount.
I am relieved to see the values of the people of Cowper are more closely reflected in the government of Australia again.
We have more Independents than ever in the House of Representatives and a new Prime Minister committed to supporting the Uluṟu Statement from the Heart, a federal ICAC, aged care residents and workers being treated with dignity and respect, the Biloela family returned to their community and real action on climate change!
Thank you to all of the generous and wonderful volunteers who have worked alongside me for grass roots democracy and to elevate our collective community voice.
Thank you as well to the hundreds of local people whose generous donations enabled us to run a dynamic campaign which dramatically slashed the Nationals margin in Cowper.
I will continue to be a proud and vocal advocate for the community.
Hopefully, the Voices 4 Cowper will be back in three years and I intend to put my name forward to enter the preselection process again.
It is time to regroup, reflect, plan and continue consulting.
Our work is not over Cowper.
Onwards and upwards!
Your Independent Voice for Cowper!
My campaign is all about us, our communities and our futures.
As an Independent candidate, I stand for you, the people and voices of Cowper, and advocate for a community-minded approach to politics.
I am not beholden to big-party policy and preferences, nor to monied interests and influence.
I will always work with you, and for you, with respect, honesty and integrity. My key priorities are:
Climate
The science of climate change is clear and informs us to what needs to be done to protect our way of life and environment. It is time to take real action.
Integrity
It is critical we restore the public’s faith in our political system by restoring decency and creating a culture of accountability, transparency and trust.
Health
Access to professional, effective and affordable health care should be enjoyed by everyone who lives in Cowper.
Respect
At the core of all healthy, resilient and productive communities is a deep commitment to respect.
Why Independent?
Why Me?
I am running as an Independent candidate because the people of Cowper deserve better than a politician from a party political system corrupted by donors and self interest.
AS a nurse, a health administrator and a mother I’ve always been focused on caring for people, planning for success and creating healthy, respectful and resilient people and communities.
A cancer diagnosis 3 years ago shook me to the core, but thanks to the best medical treatments available, the support of family, friends and colleagues and an unwavering respect for the power of medicine and science I am now fit, healthy and cancer-free .
I am ready to embark on bringing much needed change to this beautiful part of the world.
I will be a true representative for all of our community.
I will be your Voice in Canberra, putting you first, and serving you with respect, honesty and integrity.