Federal Election 2019: Candidates for Lindsay
Lindsay is one of the most watched seats at the upcoming Federal Election. It is currently held by Labor’s Emma Husar who controversially resigned last year.
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Lindsay is one of the most watched seats at the upcoming Federal Election. It is currently held by Labor’s Emma Husar who controversially resigned last year.
Read more about our candidates in our election coverage over the next few weeks.
In order on the ballot:
1. Brandon Lees, Fraser Anning’s Conservative National Party
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2. Diane Beamer, Labor
“I have lived in the Penrith area for 50 years and raised six kids and they are now raising their children. “I have spent my working life reliably representing the Penrith community as a councillor, mayor and as a State Member.
“I’m a keen reader and follower of current affairs and love to cook.”
3. Melissa McIntosh, Liberal
“I am born and bred in Penrith and my family has been in the area since the late 1960s. I am married and we have three children. “I started working for Jackie Kelly, Member for Lindsay and then worked for John Howard.
“I love running and my favourite place is along the Nepean River.”
4. Nick Best, Greens
“I live in Penrith and teach science at Western Sydney University. I have a degree in chemistry and a PhD in philosophy of science. I first joined the Greens in 2003 and ran for the state seat of Penrith in March.”
5. Christopher Buttel, United Australia Party
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6. Mark Tyndall, independent
“I was born into a working class family, where I was taught good morals, respect and that with hard work anything is possible.
“I have been on the campaign trail now for the past 11 months, and I have learned a lot about the community. I have six children and when I can, I enjoy a game of golf with my two son-in-laws to be.”
7. Geoff Brown, Sustainable Australia Party
No profile provided.
8. Mark KC Moody-Basedown, Christian Democratic Party
No profile provided.
9. Jim Saleam, Australia First Party
“I am 63 and hold a PhD in politics.
“I have been a nationalist political activist over several decades.
“I am a writer on matters of Australian history and politics which ties in with my overall political work as president of Australia First Party.
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