DEAR News Of The Area,

THE present Federal Parliament has shown the value of having independent representatives and not just those bound to a party position.

The independent members of parliament have proposed and voted on bills after community consultation and research while party representatives simply raised their hand as directed by their party.

At the last federal election the people of Cowper electorate showed we were willing and interested in the possibility of an independent representative.

Around 48 percent voted for the independent candidate, making Cowper no longer a “safe” seat.

The independent representatives currently in Federal Parliament have shown that voting for a community-backed independent is a vote for a voice that speaks for their community values and concerns and is a vote for someone willing to stand in front of their community and explain why and how they voted.

They have acted to keep our democracy strong.

That is why I support an independent for Cowper.

Regards,
Edmund LOUREY,
Nambucca Heads.