The order on the ballot paper was done via a random draw
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TODAY at noon the Australian Electoral Commission’s divisional returning officer declared the Cowper candidates for the upcoming Federal election.
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The draw confirmed rumours that former Independent MP Rob Oakeshott would be contesting the seat.
On May 16 this year, a writ was issued by the Governor-General instructing the electoral commissioner to call for nominations for the election of a member for the House of Representatives in the Division of Cowper.
Today’s lineup publicly announced the seven who nominated – they are (in order of the ballot paper):
- Wayne Lawrence – Christian Democratic Party
- Michael Gough – Citizens Electoral Council
- Carol Vernon – The Greens
- Damian Wood – ALP
- Rob Oakeshott – Independent
- Luke Hartsuyker – The Nationals
- Jon Arkan – Independent
The order on the ballot paper was determined by a random draw.
Vanessa Lahey
Senior Journalist
