Cowper/Federal Election 2025
OUTSTANDING GREEN LIGHT CANDIDATES
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GREEN LIGHT CANDIDATES
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Green Light Candidates
Caz Heise (Community Independent)
Caz qualifies as an outstanding Green Light Candidate
Caz’s Climate Policies
We need bold, practical action on climate change to safeguard our community and future generations. I’ll fight for investment in renewables and a just transition to clean energy that benefits everyday people, not multinational corporations.
Climate action is an environmental necessity, but also a chance to build a stronger, more secure future for our region.
We are already feeling the effects of climate change on the Mid North Coast — from devastating bushfires to prolonged droughts and floods. These events damage homes, livelihoods, and our environment, and we can’t keep accepting the same tired excuses for inaction from party politicians.
While governments on both sides of the political spectrum continue to pour billions into subsidies for fossil fuels, they ignore the potential for renewables to lower energy bills, create local jobs, and build resilience in regional areas like ours. We need to harness our natural resources — sun, wind, and water — to generate cheap, clean energy, and drive sustainable industries.
I will fight to end subsidies for fossil fuel companies and push for targeted investment in renewable energy projects, as well as household and community solar and battery storage, that will provide direct benefits to our region. These projects will not only cut emissions but also provide energy security during natural disasters, reduce power costs, and create long-term local jobs.
With urgent action and the right leadership, we can make our community a leader in renewable energy, and ensure a safer, more prosperous future for our kids and grandkids.
The time for talk is over, and the time for action is now.
Caz endorses the 3R’s and supports the Climate Rescue Accord
Megan Matthew (LCP)
Megan qualifies as an Outstanding Green Light Candidate
Megan Mathew is a dedicated advocate and community member who has put her hand up to represent the people of Cowper.
A single parent with five children and three beautiful grandchildren, Megan has lived in various towns on the Mid North Coast for many years. Her diverse background includes experience in all levels of the hospitality industry, as well as qualifications in childcare, event management, horticulture and community services.
Megan’s journey into advocacy began when she became a legally prescribed medicinal cannabis patient in 2019 to treat CPTSD. Before this, she was reliant on a cocktail of pharmaceutical medications that left her unable to function. After exhausting all other treatment options, she found significant improvement in her condition with medicinal cannabis. This experience ignited her passion for reform particularly in ensuring fair access, affordability and national consistency in driving laws.
Megan knows there are many people in Cowper who could benefit from medicinal cannabis but are restricted by outdated laws and high costs. She is committed to pushing for federal reforms that bring Australia in line with global best practices.
Beyond medicinal cannabis, Megan is a strong advocate for ending cannabis prohibition at a federal level. She believes that regulating adult social use would free up police resources to focus on serious crime rather than victimless offences. She will fight for national drug law reform that prioritises harm reduction, civil liberties and economic opportunities.
Megan is also passionate about the potential of the hemp industry to transform both the environment and the economy. With the right federal support Australia could build a thriving hemp sector, creating sustainable jobs and reducing carbon emissions. The Mid North Coast is well suited for hemp production and Megan sees huge potential for value-added industries such as hemp based housing, textiles, food and bioplastics.
Housing affordability and homelessness are key issues Megan wants to address in Canberra. She will push for increased federal investment in social and affordable housing and advocate for policies that support renters and first-home buyers rather than just property investors.
Small businesses are the backbone of regional communities and Megan believes they deserve better support from the federal government. She will advocate for tax reform, fairer banking policies and investment in regional infrastructure to help businesses grow and succeed.
Access to healthcare in rural and regional areas is another major issue Megan is determined to improve. She supports increased Medicare funding, incentives to attract doctors to regional areas and expanded mental health services to ensure that no one is left behind.
Megan Mathew is standing as a candidate because she believes Cowper needs a strong voice in Canberra—someone who will fight for real change and put the needs of the community first.
LCP endorses the 3R’s and supports the Climate Rescue Accord
Geoffrey Marlow (Fusion Party)
Geoffrey qualifies as an Outstanding Green Light Candidate
Hi, I’m Geoff Marlow and I’m your Fusion Candidate for Cowper. While previously living in areas such as Central Coast NSW and Brisbane QLD, I have ties with communities across all walks of life.
Whilst being a Chef for the majority of my career, I have also been able to collaborate and create with some of Australia’s most creative minds. I was previously running some of Brisbane’s restaurants and in doing so made plenty of industry and tourism based allies.
I’ve since started my studies into Law, as I feel my passions in life have also changed. During my time here in NSW for the past two years, I have been involved in volunteer events to combat homelessness and youth crime.
After being a victim of homelessness myself due to the current crisis afflicting the entire country, I have an insider’s view of what needs to be done to fix the multitude of issues.
Hi, I’m Geoff Marlow and I’m your Fusion Candidate for Cowper. While previously living in areas such as Central Coast NSW and Brisbane QLD, I have ties with communities across all walks of life.
Whilst being a Chef for the majority of my career, I have also been able to collaborate and create with some of Australia’s most creative minds. I was previously running some of Brisbane’s restaurants and in doing so made plenty of industry and tourism based allies.
I’ve since started my studies into Law, as I feel my passions in life have also changed. During my time here in NSW for the past two years, I have been involved in volunteer events to combat homelessness and youth crime.
After being a victim of homelessness myself due to the current crisis afflicting the entire country, I have an insider’s view of what needs to be done to fix the multitude of issues.
The Fusion Party endorses the 3R’s and supports the Climate Rescue Accord
Wendy Firefly (Greens)
I have been a social worker for 15 years working with homelessness, mental health, drug and alcohol, youth, and aged care. This has given me a great understanding of what is wrong with our government system and the ever-growing divide between the rich and the poor. I’m a long-time Greens supporter because i believe in grass roots democracy for the people from the people.
I was brought up knowing about the injustice of colonization and the importance of our First Nations people.
Growing up in a progressive household I knew from a young age if nature is out of balance it will result in extreme weather events. I have been furious of the lack of commitment from the 2 major parties both waiting to the final hour to implement net 0. greens have been fighting for climate action for 25 years.
My Father design the first Transfer station where rubbish was recycled he even worked to convert methane gas into electricity in the early 90s only to be taken to court and told he couldn’t do it .
My first protest was with my family against the Gulf War, Yet we are still spending trillions and killing millions.
I feel like I have been protesting my whole life, whether it has been as a voice for marginalized communities, running blockades in the forest, or campaigns against industrial farming.
I have always felt the need to stand up for what’s right, and this is why I’m running for the Federal election. I want to be the voice of reason and paint the picture of what is really happening in politics today highlighting the corruption, lack of real democracy and the need for strong Policys to create real change for the benefit of all Australians and not just the elite.
We need to remember this is a policy competition not a personality contest so please google the greens policy’s and Vote 1 Green in the house and the Senate to send a strong message for change.