NSW Election 2019: Kogarah candidates
Five candidates will fight for the lifetime Labor seat of Kogarah, stretching from Carlton to Carss Park and Bexley North to Beverly Hills. Meet the state MP and the candidates in contention here.
Five candidates will fight for the lifetime Labor seat of Kogarah, stretching from Carlton to Carss Park and Bexley North to Beverly Hills.
Sitting Kogarah state Labor MP Chris Minns will take on four other candidates at this Saturday’s NSW State Election.
CHRIS MINNS – LABOR
Sitting MP Chris Minns grew up in St George and was previously the Deputy Mayor of Hurstville City Council. He went to Kogarah Marist and is raising his two boys with his wife Anna in Carlton.
Mr Minns said St George was not getting its fair share from the NSW Government and the Liberals had cancelled vital rail services.
He also said St George Hospital was in urgent need of a rebuild and local fire stations needed to be maintained.
SCOTT YUNG – LIBERAL
Liberal candidate Scott Yung has lived in St George for most of his life since his parents migrated from Hong Kong and Shanghai. He has worked across his family’s small businesses and understands the importance of a strong local economy to create jobs for young people and take pressure off families and retirees.
Mr Yung said he was committed to advocating for and supporting the local community and particularly multicultural communities as a local voice for Kogarah.
GRETA WERNER - GREENS
Greens candidate Greta Werner is a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney and a mother of three. Ms Werner is researching housing markets and social housing solutions in Sydney and Vienna.
She has also previously studied economics and is committed to improving prosperity and reducing inequality while conserving the natural environment.
Ms Werner said publicly-owned renewable energy would help Australia tackle climate change and ensure everyone has a home while putting a stop to overdevelopment and preserving bowling clubs and golf courses.
MINOR PARTIES
Phillip Pollard – One Nation
Natalie Resman – Keep Sydney Open
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