Calare independent candidate Kate Hook casts her vote in Bathurst By Rachel Chamberlain Updated May 20 2022 - 4:27pm, first published 4:15pm Comments KATE Hook has cast her vote in the federal election ahead of a full day visiting polling centres around the electorate. At the moment, there is nothing to prevent people from lying in their political advertising, which is incredibly confusing for the public especially coming up to an election. If you have any donation queries please contact Rob. THE late Peter Andren was the last independent candidate to win the seat of Calare so it makes sense Kate Hook, who will contest the next Federal election as an independent, referenced Mr Andren when launching her campaign on Wednesday. "I'm happy with wherever I am on the ballot paper and people will make their own judgement on election day. "Number three is a really great spot on the ballot paper and I'm really pleased with it. We all need a refreshed independent voice to care of the regions' and our kids' future. "I think it's very exciting. Beginning at Lithgow, Calare stretches west along the Great Western and Mitchell Highways to take in Bathurst, Orange and Wellington. Independent Kate Hook grabs top spot on Calare ballot paper draw. I have previously worked as a journalist in Griffith and South London. "We are in this critical decade. As I said, I've been doing this for quite a while now and whilst I think it's always nice to be on the top, I've been looking at the results over the years and the donkey vote is to no real affect out here, so I'm not too fussed one way or the other on where the candidates are on the ballot.". She is mobilised by bringing together different groups of people with common ambition, and demonstrates her strategy skills honed in the commercial sector. "Rather than coming out with a list of priorities, it's shaping those through talking to people and therefore representing their views rather than my own.". Behind you 100% Kate! She describes her longstanding campaign against plastic, and how the coal-dependent communities of Lithgow and Mudgee can benefit from the transition to renewable powerhouses. "With making integrity one of my top priorities, I'll be delivering on what people have asked me to do," she said. 1,328 likes. My parents still live in Calare. She is running for the seat of Curtin.https://www.katechaney.com.auTo help supercharge the independent movement, visit climate200.com.auSupport the show: https://climate200.com.au/podcast, Teacher and former Mayor of Mornington Despi O'Connor talks about her work across the community and levels of government, how she tripled the council's budget, and how marathon running has taught her ultimate determination. Hook had a corporate career in Sydney, before making the decision to have a tree change and move to a farm outside of Orange, NSW. Her campaign focuses on ensuring Calare is prepared and planned for the transition to renewable energy resources, particularly in terms of employment. Send a letter to the editor using the form below. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Central Western Daily, Daily Liberal and Western Advocate apps. It was during this community work that she realised it was politics that was the barrier to achieving tangible climate action. A donkey vote occurs when an elector simply numbers the ballot paper from top to bottom (or bottom to top) without regard to the logic of the preference allocation. "It's nice for all of us to be in the one space and shake hands with each other and smile at each other," she said. Businesswoman and community advocate Kate Hook has announced she willrunas an independent candidate for the seat of Calare. She sees mental health as a critical platform as it intersects with climate anxiety. A donkey vote is counted as a valid vote when it contains a number "1" and has numbered every square in sequential order. The form is simple and we can help as needed. This engagement takes place through a series of kitchen-table conversations which are small meetings throughout the community. Ms Hook is an independent candidate running for Calare in the 2022 Federal election. To take the word representative by its true definition and be there to be the voice of the people [and]that involves listening to the community. SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has said she would "look again" at proposals for a National Care Service (NCS) and consider a reorganisation of the NHS if elected first minister. She said: Its not just about this election. 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"We've got almost 700 active volunteers out there today covering all the booths across Calare and that's come from a group of maybe 15 people about 18 months ago who thought this might be a good idea to seek independent representation on behalf of the community. With the slogan, we can do better, Hook says she is committed to improving credibility, trust and integrity in politics. If you use Apple Pay, your confirmation prompt may refer to our payment processor, "NationBuilder". Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Central Western Daily, Daily Liberal and Western Advocate apps. All six candidates - Kate Hook, Sarah Elliott, Andrew Gee, Kay Nankervis, Adam Jannis and Stacey Whittaker - were in attendance at Hive Orange in McNamara Street where the ballot draw took place on April 22. Independent Calare Pty Ltd is collecting donations on behalf of Kate Hook, Independent for Calare. Ms Hook became inspired to contest the upcoming federal election following her participation in thelocal movement'Voices for Calare'. A map of polling places in the electorate can be found on the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) website. I am determined to make a difference. This prompted her to become involved with the Voices of Calare movement a political community engagement group that seeks to find out what issues matter to members of the community. Payment method information has been saved. With the slogan, "we can do better", Hook says she is committed to improving credibility, trust and integrity in politics. "It's really a community movement that's behind my campaign so I'm excited for the community.". 3-min read. Ms Hook is eager to meet with voters throughout the day. Mr Gee is the incumbent in the race and wasn't too fazed by his low standing on the ballot paper. Automatically create a beautiful, listener-friendly podcast site from your RSS feed. This will be an early opportunity for the people of Bathurst to meet Ms Hook, as a declared Independent candidate for the soon to be announced Federal election. At 8.30pm on Saturday, Andrew Gee looked assured of maintaining The Nationals' stronghold on Calare with 45.56 per cent of the vote count, with Ms Hook his closest rival with 21.09 per cent. "My policy focuses on four key elements to restoring integrity to politics," she said. In that situation instead of needs based funding allocation it's used to win back margin seats or buy votes.". To read more stories, download the Central Western Daily news app in the Apple Store or Google Play. Then, 16 years ago, she was given the opportunity to move back to Wagga Wagga or begin a new adventure in the Central West, she chose the latter. A federal election campaign in western NSW haskickedoff in a bidto break aNationals' stronghold. There are no caps on political donations under Commonwealth electoral laws. In September, Bieber wore a houndstooth blazer while walking around LA, and in December, Lopez wore a festive green-and-white printed coat while Christmas tree shopping.. RELATED: Kate Middleton Flipped Pancakes in Navy Wide-Leg Pants Score Similar Options . He is standing for the seat of Wannon.www.dyson4wannon.comTo help supercharge the independent movement, visitclimate200.com.auSupport the show: https://climate200.com.au/podcast, Adelaide Writers' Festival director Jo Dyer questions the culture wars that have undermined climate action, and the safety of women, over the past decade. University student journalism from Australia, NZ and the Pacific. She describes the considerable skillset overlap between law and politics, and how negotiation, compromise and consultation will be her key contributions to Parliament House. Well just need a few details in order to process your donation! Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. Kate Hook is your Independent Voice for Calare. He was an amazing man taken from us too soo. The Orange small business owner and mother four launched her campaign earlier this year, opening an office in Bathurst back in February, alongside other offices in her hometown and Lithgow. She is standing for the seat of Boothby.www.dyerforboothby.comTo help supercharge the independent movement, visit climate200.com.auSupport the show: https://climate200.com.au/podcast, Georgia Steele is a corporate litigator who had decided to use her anger with government stonewalling to drive political transformation. If anyone's looking for a change and a strong Conservative, then I'm the person they should be putting a one next to.". We can fix it. Kate Hook says she wants to help future-proof Calare. Ms Hook said, while was aware that it would be a challenge to win the seat, she hoped to returnthe area to agrassroots representation. Let's do. It gives people a great choice. You will also need to lodge a donor disclosure after the election, which we will notify you about at the time. "All of the candidates will have 'how to votes' but the last time it was the Shooters and Fishers who had the top spot, so it's just the luck of the draw.". Labor set a superannuation trap and Dutton immediatelytook the bait, Here's what the super tax changes might mean for you, NT Labor candidate confirms involvement in fatal car crash that led to conviction of driving without due care, Freya is one of 15,000 Australians who must find a new life-saving medication or pay a much higher price, Foreign interference ruled out as cause of mysterious 'Havana syndrome', Tasmanian pharmacists given expanded role to ease pressure on doctors, 'You deliberately chose to act dishonestly': Builder jailed for fraud against homebuying migrants. Ms Hook has been endorsed by the Voices of Calare group in running as a candidate for the seat of Calare. Kate Hook. By Newsroom. 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