by Jeremy Eager | May 25, 2022 | Election '22 - Australia Decides, Govt & Politics, News
The Greens have received a large swing of 6.25% in the seat of Cunningham, but it was not enough to take the seat away from the ALP. Greens candidate Dylan Green said while he lost, the swing represented a positive change. Labor’s Alison Byrnes has taken over...
by Sam Lefoe | Apr 11, 2022 | Election '22 - Australia Decides, News
Tax the rich, real climate action, more support for mental health care and holding politicians to account were the policies declared Australian Greens candidates in Wollongong today. Gathered outside the Wollongong City Council building, Greens candidates for the May...
by Zoe Bradbury | May 19, 2019 | Govt & Politics, News
Candidate and incumbent Member for Cunningham Sharon Bird has a long history as a member of the Australian Labor Party and a longer connection to Wollongong – her family has called the Illawarra home for five generations. “My own family has worked in the...
by Jake Lapham | May 8, 2019 | Govt & Politics, News
Chris Atlee will be looking to overturn 44 years of Labor dominance at the May 18 federal election, as he contests the seat of Cunningham as the Liberal candidate. Cunningham is among the safest Labor seats in the country, currently held by Sharon Bird on a 13.3%...
by Brandon Ryman | Apr 10, 2019 | News
With the 2019 federal election only a few weeks away, candidates are answering questions around the key issues that voters face in their electorates. While the current member for Cunningham Sharon Bird looks like she will be re-elected, Liberal candidate Michelle...
