DEAR News Of The Area,
REGARDLESS of the final result, it is clear that the people of Cowper have won.
Thanks to Caz Heise and her team of hard-working volunteers, Cowper is now marginal and well and truly on the election map.
It will no longer be taken for granted by any party, and the issues of climate change, integrity in politics and equality must now feature prominently, whoever takes the seat.
This was not about money.
We just saw Palmer spend $100m for nothing.
This was a movement of people who have had enough of politics as usual, who want real action, and who were willing to put skin in the game to get it.
Everyone in Cowper will benefit.
Well done to all.
Regards,
Cheryl COOPER.