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What’s your feeling Nathan?

I don’t believe number of days in office is a measure of effective representation. We’ve seen that at all levels of government. Also Macquarie as a seat has had multiple boundary changes over the years! We have had some terms when basically nothing significant has been done within the area. The seat has shifted demographically back and forth over time. We have been most fortunate to have a Local Member like Susan Templeman MP represent us and raise awareness about the issues we face. She has been a tireless advocate and an enormous support to many community members, especially during the period of cumulative disasters which have impacted us. Susan has brought relevant Government Ministers to our area to see firsthand what we are experiencing - even though her party is not in Government. To me, local representation is about having a voice capable of acting for everyone, and using that voice to achieve better things for all of us. There is widespread disillusionment with politics today - hence the emergence of more minor parties and independents. Susan is so much more than a product of a party - she has the capacity to translate her life experiences and skills into effective advocacy and gains for our area. It’s been good to see people carefully assessing how policies will impact their own situations and those of their families. Policies which give us, our children and grandchildren a brighter future are what informs my voting decisions. Overall I hope people value and respect their opportunity to vote.

And in the last 50 years the Liberal Party have ignored us , as their “safe seat” its time we get the help and attention we deserve !! Susan has achieved great change during her time all whilst in opposition …. Highlighting the myriad of gaps and failings and fighting for our electorate. We need to keep her there and we need to get the change we deserve for the better !

Anyone would be lucky to have a local Member as active and engaged as Susan Templeman MP. She's out in the community every day listening to and supporting businesses, charities, older people, and younger people. And when she's not doing great work in the community, it's because she's in Canberra fighting hard for the people of the Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains. I think she's one of the finest Local Members in the country.

My thought is that it's about time we gave it to someone else. Perhaps UAP or One Nation. Regardless of the personalities involved, their policies are generally robust.

Nathan, people in Hawkesbury vote against their own interests when they vote Liberal. Rusted on liberals who do no analysis and just vote liberal because they always have or their family always has. That’s not taking democracy seriously. Susan Templeman MP has brought us into the 21st century and knows every suburb inside out. She has identified gaps and needs and advocated for them. SR only follows blindly along!

Let's keep Susan Templeman MP Susan was our voice in Federal Parliament when we were fighting the State Government over a proposed road being put through many of our properties. She supported us and attended our meetings. Our State member, who is now Premier, ignored us. Deeds speak louder than empty promises made before elections. Thank you Susan ♥️

Boundaries have changed over this time. While interesting, not sure that this is an accurate representation.

We are lucky to have Susan Templeman MP.

This means nothing. It is literally a meaningless statistic

Please put a comma after the 6 😜. It seems to be in rough alignment with the number of days in the past 50 years that we’ve had a Liberal vs Labour prime minister (roughly 60:40 split)

I only started following you as I thought you were independent… well once a politician ALWAYS a politician. Lies, lies, lies….as we can clearly see from results across this amazing country, we the people have had enough. CONGRATS to all the INDEPENDENTS get in there and challenge these 2 Party’s let’s get shit sorted!!!

Whilst Susan Templeman MP has done good work for the Hawkesbury, giving this seat to Labor scares me. Albo, Marles, Charmers, the Mean Girls - Wong & Kinnealy - along with Bandt and his group of special morons (eg Thorpe and Hanson-Young) will destroy this country. The people smugglers have their boats fuelled up ready to start tomorrow, our relatively strong economy will dive into free fall and so many other outcomes that will be detrimental to us all, including the Hawkesbury. So whilst Susan might have been good for some local stuff, I'm thinking about the nation's welfare.

They are all the same sadly

And here's to many more for the liberals 😁

youtu.be/4tvBERVYe3o Vote 1# - The Sensible Alternative. The Liberal Democrats have advocated for citizen-trusting, freedom-loving and small government policies since 2001. We aim to cultivate a society of peace and prosperity based on individual freedom, personal responsibility, private property rights and voluntary association. “Government is not the solution to our problems, government is the problem.” Ronald Reagan 20 January 1981

It’s no secret that the seat of Macquarie was always a safe Liberal seat. There’s a very strong message being sent over the last 2 election periods that those steadfast voters aren’t happy and looking for change. I’m One of them! Voted liberal all my life and was even a young liberal in my early 20’s. You would think with the seat being so marginal in the last election that the government would have put their hands in their pockets to secure the seat in this election…. But alas that has not happened. Disgusting appalling roads, lack of infrastructure, repeated floods as a result of the dam spilling and other issues…. Where’s the help? The voters in this area are tired of coming last. Neither of the major parties are getting my vote and that’s because I want to send an even bigger message, WE NEED TO GET RID OF OUR TWO PARTY PREFERRED POLITICAL SYSTEM! The major parties have coasted for long enough.

Sarah Richards couldn't care less and just wants to go around the monopoly board. The only the she stands for is the interests of her spouse.

The thing with our voting is we actually vote for a party not a person. Yet it’s the person that that the party splashes around everywhere. This is something that seems to be forgotten. It’s also an issue if you like your local member but don’t like their party policies. There are plenty of what I’ll call uneducated people out there who will vote the same old way because they are stuck in their ways, but there are also plenty of voters out there who have had enough of the name calling and lack of policies. That being said we have just been through the worst 2 and 1/2 years with what started as bushfires, then floods then covid, and I hate to think what situation we would be in if the “other” party was in. People seem to have short memories and currently we have the lowest rate of bankruptcies which is pretty impressive with what we have been through. It’s a simple answer to why and that’s scomo and frydenburg. They did a fabulous job getting us all through it. (Yes I agree that some mistakes were made, no need to argue with me). All of that aside, the quicker that either of these two current main parties actually realise that the voters have enough and actually start governing for Australia and start looking after their own, they might be quite surprised as to how quick they will get support. Stop chasing the vote and govern, and the votes will come. It will be interesting to see how Clive and his UAP party will go.

Screwed either way…..:(

Not really an analysis Nathan. Also, the boundaries changed in 2009.

Your post is commentary and demonstrates your political leaning

Update: Hills Shire Council have reported on this for years.

Update: Hills Shire Council have reported on this for years.

I agree with Nathan on this. Already we have half the number of meetings we used to have, a questionable committee system, and now calls for reduced accountability measures. Also on the agenda tonight is an item around Councillor remuneration, payment of expenses etc. - my guess is an increase in allowances will be supported by the same people seeking to rescind this motion delivering accountability. More money for less accountability - shameful!

We should all be backing transparency and accountability at all tiers of government. I watched the initial Council meeting and was underwhelmed by our representatives, but then again, I'm often underwhelmed by some of them.

Everybody in every position should be held accountable especially those in public office allocating public funds . Keep up the good work Nathan and thank you for outing the 3 councillors

I agree with Nathan. I have no problem with this level of transparency. Public money, public accountability.

Just want to make something crystal clear to Labor councillors: I'm a centre left voter (I'll be voting for Susan on the 21st), but after this apalling show the Labor candidates in any future council elections can forget about my vote as long as Barry Calvert is on the ticket. I expect this sort of self-interest from those on the other side of politics -it makes me far more disappointed and angry when it comes from my own side.

In any organisation, the employee is fully accountable to its employer. Of course it should be reported on…I’d like to know the reasoning of any councillor who objects to it.

The excuses being given at tonight’s Council meeting are pathetic. The tone of the Liberal councilors is disgusting.

Silly, isn't it, that I, and the general public, just assume that there is proper accountability at all levels of public service, and of all levels of elected officials. So, let me get this right. Employed staff must account for and justify all their expenses, but the elected elite are not accountable to the very people who voted them in? No wonder people are disillusioned with the major parties.

Thank you Councillor Nathan Zamprogno and I agree. Transparency and accountability should be strongly supported. It will not go unnoticed how the vote goes on this motion.

Shame on those supporting this.

It’s a very common accountability for many boards and other governance good practice. A very bad look council especially when people are looking for integrity in government.

Really. How outrageous. Half the meetings and no accountability...wouldn't everyone like a job like that? Of course we know the Mayor will use his casting vote to approve this.

OMG they care not for The Hawkesbury, only themselves and their financial gains. Why am I not surprised. They'll then need to increase rates, yet again, to pay for the 'holes' they make !

Is it a coincidence that it both the labour and liberal party members that want this? What a disgrace.

Is there no code or legislation to state this needs to be transparent and also regarding the constant use of the mayors use of the casting vote.

Why would they want to be accountable, they are politician's

As a Councilor you should be aware that 90% of the information required by the motion is already being done this is really you grandstanding .

Well, given that you're yet to reply to an email I sent you well over a week ago, isn't this a bit rich?

Shame, Council, shame!

Nathan, is there anything preventing some private person or group from publishing the record of attendance of our esteemed councillors? Like after every meeting, with an annual tally as well? Maybe we can force some accountability on these bastards, to keep them honest...

That is very concerning. Perhaps pass this to the ICAC for perusal. Sounds a bit like a couple of other councils that got in real trouble for doing this.

Your mum certainly is a treasure....and what perfect weather to be on the harbour...💖

Beautiful shot! Greetings, Nathan! I hope you and the fam are well!!

A great 3 days for the community!🎉🎉

Great photo Nathan.

SATIRE

Are we operating under the Constitution of The Commonwealth of Australia or The Constitution of The Corporation of Australia?

Sounds about right.

Needs a few changes!

It’s not far wrong 🤣🤣🤣