A map of polling places in the electorate can be found on the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) website. We all need a refreshed independent voice to care of the regions' and our kids' future. Ms Hook is eager to meet with voters throughout the day. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. By Riley Krause. We can fix it. Kate Hook is your Independent Voice for Calare. Ms Hook was born and raised near Wagga Wagga. She outlines her own experience challenging elite forces in federal parliament, and how she would demand change on climate, for refugees, and support for women and the arts. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. 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. If anyone's looking for a change and a strong Conservative, then I'm the person they should be putting a one next to.". "It's been such a wonderful community-driven campaign. "Throughout the coming months I will be going to all the various communities in Calare and asking people to talk to me about what's going on for them and being responsive to those concerns. I have previously worked as a journalist in Griffith and South London. She describes her work with First Nations people, and how she wants to fight against a culture of division. "The first is establishing a strong federal anti-corruption commission. Your donation will help me continue to campaign, representing your voice and our community. Read our Privacy Policy. Six balls, a blindfold and a first-timer taking home top spot was all part of the Calare ballot draw on Friday. Ms Hook was born and raised near Wagga Wagga. To read more stories, download the Central Western Daily news app in the Apple Store or Google Play. Calare covers 32,666 sq.km to the west of the Blue Mountains. 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. Ash Regan formally threw her hat into the ring on Friday morning, after a pretty tumultuous week for her leadership rivals. Kate Forbes remains best candidate for independence push. "Number three is a really great spot on the ballot paper and I'm really pleased with it. Ms Hook is an independent candidate running for Calare in the 2022 Federal election. "It'll make sure we give communities what they really need. I believe it's time for the people of our region to be heard and represented where . "It's really a community movement that's behind my campaign so I'm excited for the community.". Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. Read our Privacy Policy. Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. I am determined to make a difference. If you use Apple Pay, your confirmation prompt may refer to our payment processor, "NationBuilder". Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. 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. We care about the protection of your data. I want to continue the voices-backed independent movement from election to election going forward.. She describes how her role prepared her for community engagement: listening to find the source of the problem then collaboratively finding ways forward to solutions. Independent candidate for Calare Kate Hook has committed to support an Australian Federal Integrity Commission if she is elected. Certainly, the whole group thinks that we need to keep running an independent at every election. Local small farmer, community advocate, business owner and mother of four, Kate Hook discusses the impact of the climate crisis on the communities around her - from the local viticulturists to those on struggle street, but also the flora and fauna of nearby Mount Canobolas. Ms Hook is an independent candidate running for Calare in the 2022 Federal election. Let's do. 3-min read. SNP leadership hopeful Kate Forbes has said she is "hugely supportive" of her party's National Care Service (NCS) proposals, but pledged to decentralise the approach to support local services. Kate Hook Community Engagement Manager, Renewable Energy, Climate Action, Regional Regeneration, former Community Independent Candidate for Calare, Regenerative small-farmer, Opinions are my. Stay up to date: "Voices for Calare getting louder: Orange mum Kate Hook launches campaign for Canberra" - Central Western Daily. "It was also nice to know that it's done. We have a fired-up community, hungry for change. READ MORE: Last words from Calare candidates as election day arrives. That campaign was established in the wake of what Ms Hook saidwas a feeling that communities were being let down by poor political representation. "Some people really haven't made up their mind until they come, so it is important for me to be open to chatting," she said. "We are in this critical decade. Ms Hook is an Orange resident and mother of four who seeks to use her experiences as a small business owner to empathise with the challenges of voters in Calare. "Rather than me coming in saying, 'Right this is what intend to do,' it's turning that process around. This is how you can access our trusted content: Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. 1 talking about this. It was Kate Hook whose number was drawn first in the second random selection of the day, which means the independent's name will sit at the top of ballot papers come time for the people of Calare . You are donating to Kate Hooks federal election campaign which is being managed by Independent Calare Pty Ltd. Ms Hook became inspired to contest the upcoming federal election following her participation in thelocal movement'Voices for Calare'. Kate Hook says she wants to help future-proof Calare. "I'm feeling excited," she said after casting her vote. We still need to remain an energy-producing region; we just need to do it in a different way, she said. 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. She is standing for the seat of Calare.https://voteforkate.com.au/To help supercharge the independent movement, visitclimate200.com.auSupport the show: https://climate200.com.au/podcast, With a rural upbringing and a nursing administrator background Caz Heisse has long advocated for patients cared for by the largest employer in Cowper - health services. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Change payment method, We strive to be clear and transparent with donations received. "With making integrity one of my top priorities, I'll be delivering on what people have asked me to do," she said. Independent representation with global awareness! CSU offers undergraduate journalism options on campus in Bathurst as well as undergraduate and postgraduate options online. A self-described lover of markets, she talks about the optimism of the emerging orientation of the sector towards social and environmental outcomes, as well as profit, but calls for stronger, clearer governance as it is critical to economic confidence. If you have any donation queries please contact Rob. "People have a really positive memory of what it was like to be represented by an independent in the past with Peter Andren," Ms Hook said. Kate Forbes got monstered for her avowed Christian beliefs - surely less than a surprise to all the folk with whom . The Prince and Princess of Wales . We care about the protection of your data. If your donation is more than $14,500 (or exceeds $14,500 together with other smaller donations you have made in FY2021/2022) then your name and amount of the donation will need to be disclosed to the Australian Electoral Commission. 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. A donkey vote is counted as a valid vote when it contains a number "1" and has numbered every square in sequential order. In that situation instead of needs based funding allocation it's used to win back margin seats or buy votes.". It's just been wonderful to see it grow.". "I'm happy to be anywhere on the ballot. 1,328 likes. She said she spent the eve of election day going over her strategy, having a chamomile tea and trying to get some sleep. She outlines deliberative democracy, social license and why now is exactly the time to talk about climate change. Integrity underlies everything.". "To think that maybe 18 months ago there was 15 of us sitting around, thinking this could be a good idea, this could work, maybe we can do something to have a healthier democracy maybe we can do something to have some action on big issues like climate change. "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. Find event and ticket information. Kate Hook is an independent candidate for the National-held seat of Calare. 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. We have a fired-up community, hungry for change. She is running for the seat of Bradfield.www.nicoletteboele.com.auTo help supercharge the independent movement, visit climate200.com.auSupport the show: https://climate200.com.au/podcast, CEO and businesswoman Kylea Tink talks about what drives her to stand: her frustration with climate inaction and her sense of responsibility for the status quo, as a former Liberal voter. This is a ride-sharing business conducts transfers between Orange and Sydney using electric vehicles. Beginning at Lithgow, Calare stretches west along the Great Western and Mitchell Highways to take in Bathurst, Orange and Wellington. I grew up in Calare and volunteered for the late Peter Andren 20 something years ago. "Cathy is an inspiration to all of us who believe we can restore honesty and decency to Australian politics.". Eventbrite - Voices 4 Calare presents Kate Hook, Independent Candidate for Calare - Mudgee campaign launch - Thursday, 10 March 2022 at Robertson Park, Mudgee, NSW. Browse for your location and find more local ABC News and information. While the numbers weren't going her way during the count Ms Hook said she had a lot to be happy about after a gruelling six week campaign, with the groundswell of support emphasised by her volunteer base rising to almost 700 people helping out on polling day. She describes her longsta 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. "To be honest I don't know what to expect, I really don't know what to expect," Ms Hook, from Orange, said on Saturday evening. "We're all doing this with different policies and different outcomes that we're seeking, but really, all doing it for our democracy so we're all in the same boat.". 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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. 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.". While she was the only independent candidate to nominate for the seat in this election, Ms Hook hopes to see a candidate nomination process for future elections where four to five nominees can be voted upon by the Voices of Calare group to then nominate as a candidate for the 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. She aims to ensure industries of the past such as coal mining in Lithgow and Mudgee, which are predicted to disappear in the next decade as the region moves towards clean energy, will be replaced with industries that continue to provide jobs, to maintain job security, and boost the regional economy of Calare. The remaining ballot list saw Whittaker (One Nation) in the number two spot, Nankervis (Greens) number three, Elliott (Labor) in fourth, Gee (Nationals) fifth on the list and Jannis (United Australia Party) in the sixth and final spot. Local small farmer, community advocate, business owner and mother of four, Kate Hook discusses the impact of the climate crisis on the communities around her - from the local viticulturists to those on struggle street, but also the flora and fauna of nearby Mount Canobolas. "My policy focuses on four key elements to restoring integrity to politics," she said. Please see here for more donor disclosure information. Updated April 27 2022 - 10:14am, first published April 26 2022 - 12:08pm. "I'm happy with wherever I am on the ballot paper and people will make their own judgement on election day. AND then there were, officially, three. She is running for the seat of Flinders.https://teamdespi.com.au/To help supercharge the independent movement, visit climate200.com.auSupport the show: https://climate200.com.au/podcast, Financier Nicolette Boele talks us through her expert understanding of the intersection of ethics and finance. She sees mental health as a critical platform as it intersects with climate anxiety. 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. Dawn French shows off incredible weight loss as she attends theatre event after . "It's been amazing, it's been such an incredible experience of having the community amass behind an idea," she said. Kate Hook backs future independent candidates in Calare after 'groundswell' of support in 2022 Federal Election By Kate Bowyer Updated May 22 2022 - 2:13pm, first published May 21 2022 - 8:30pm FAMILY: Kate Hook with her children Maddie, 19, Dougald, 15, Charlie 13 and Emma, 17 during Saturday night's end of campaign function. Prince George might be given an official role at his grandfather's coronation on Saturday 6 May, it has been reported. I'm Kate Hook, and Independent candidate for the electorate of Calare. That way the community participates at that level. "This just formally kicks off election season and all the candidates are in and set now," Mr Gee added. 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. Ms Nankervis grabbed the third spot on the ballot, a position she thought was "pretty good". We can do better and your donation goes a long way to helping us achieve this. It gives people a great choice. The new trailer for Peter Pan & Wendy gives a first-look of Jude Law as the frightening Captain Hook. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. She is standing for the seat of Casey.https://claireferresmiles.com.au/To help supercharge the independent movement, visitclimate200.com.auSupport the show: https://climate200.com.au/podcast, DJ, comedy club owner and former Triple J host Alex Dyson talks about the housing crisis in rural areas, about supporting struggling businesses to find staff from the refugee community, the absurdity of inaction on the climate crisis, and his strong relationship with his father. Send a letter to the editor using the form below. 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. 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. 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. You are not allowed to make, and Kate Hook is not allowed to receive, a donation of more than $100 from a foreign donor. Peter Andren held Calare as an Independent from 1996-2007. "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.". The electorate takes in the communities of Orange, Bathurst, Lithgow, Mudgee, Blayney, and Oberon and surrounds. In Calare, it was more about taking on The Nationals and the Independent for Calare group, which has been running Ms Hook's campaign, has pledged to keep that up. The mother of four says after a decade of voicing her concerns and watching local politicians often fail to actually represent the people they are elected to serve, she decided to put her hand up. We care about the protection of your data. 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. Although completing her final high school years and university education in Sydney, she believes she has always, in her heart, belonged to the country. I'm expecting that we'll do really well.". Kate Hook. The NHS has been in crisis in the last year, with waiting times increasing and services struggling. "If people want it to be me then I am more than happy too but it needs to be the best candidate.". "I think it's very exciting. She talks about people being at the centre of both business and government, and empathic listening as the first step in leadership. This engagement takes place through a series of kitchen-table conversations which are small meetings throughout the community. It reminds us of J.Lo's colorful outerwear from December. 3 min read. Women's Agenda 2023. "We've been really active since before Christmas and really there's now a sense that something's happening and there's potential for something historic to happen. Across a range of issues, We. Independent candidate for Calare, 2022 Federal Election. Independent Kate Hook vies for safe Nationals seat in western NSW, Follow the action from the third Test between India and Australia in Delhi in our live blog, Former government services minister Stuart Robert is being questioned at theRobodebt inquiry, Keep up with the latest ASX and business news. 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