Clinton Barnes (Mackellar)
Email: Clinton.Barnes@nsw.democrats.org.au
Phone: 0406 474 356
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I studied international relations, Australian political history and political theory as part of an Arts degree. I have been to university in the UK on exchange and have travelled extensively. This year, I have volunteered with community radio, working on a current affairs program for FBi and for the State election, I asked hard questions of Pittwater election candidates on Radio Northern Beaches. I have helped out with my family’s small business, giving me a first hand understanding of the challenges small businesses face. Having been a low-skilled worker in hospitality as well, I feel I have a balanced perspective on the needs of employers and employees.
I would like to inject some lively debate about the real issues that people care about. I’m willing to listen to people’s concerns and provide new ideas to the unaddressed problems in our community. The old parties have lost touch. The government needs to be held to account for their failings on housing affordability, climate change and health, among many others. I want a community where people can voice their concerns and have those concerns respected. It’s time we expected more from our politicians.
My main concerns are addressing housing affordability, improving health services and confronting drug abuse, modernising workplace relations without losing fairness, exposing the government to public scrutiny and helping small business.
I’m a well-rounded candidate with a fresh perspective and I will strive to listen to the people of Mackellar.
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State: New South Wales
Name Derivation: Named after Dorothea Mackellar 1885-1968, a famous Australian poet and novelist.
Area and Location Description: Mackellar covers an area of approximately 210 sq km from the northern part of Palm Beach, south to Dee Why and west to Duffys Forest. The main suburbs include Avalon, Bayview, Belrose, Bilgola, Church Point, Collaroy, Cromer, Davidson, Elanora, Mona Vale, Narrabeen, Newport, Palm Beach, Scotland Island, Terrey Hills, Warriewood and parts of Beacon Hill, Dee Why, Narraweena and Frenchs Forest.
Map of Division: Mackellar [PDF 120KB]
Products/Industries of the Area: Light manufacturing, service industries, commercial wholesale and retail trades and tourism.
First Proclaimed/Election: 1949
Demographic Rating: Outer Metropolitan
Members:
- BISHOP, B (LP) 1994-
- CARLTON, J J (LP) 1977-1994
- WENTWORTH, W C (LP/IND) 1949-1977
| Ballot Position | Candidate Name | Party Ballot Name | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BISHOP, Bronwyn | Liberal | Member of Parliament |
| 2 | McLELLAN, Matt | Independent | Manager |
| 3 | SHARPE, Chris | Labor | Sales Executive |
| 4 | HUBBARD, Mike | Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) | Osteopath |
| 5 | ADAMS, John | Climate Change Coalition | Director-Hairdresser |
| 6 | McWHIRTER, Craige | The Greens | IT Professional |
| 7 | BARNES, Clinton | Democrats | Office Administration |
Above electorate information sourced from Australian Electoral Commission: http://www.aec.gov.au