So we know there's an election coming up and we know there's another election on the cards. But which is which and what are we actually voting for on Saturday?
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These might seem like silly questions, but given the current political climate we think it's legit so we've put together this cheat sheet for you.
To put it simply it's the NSW state election on Saturday, March 23 - the federal election will come later in the year.
So here's what you need to think about when you're thinking about the state election
But what about the other stuff?
So let's talk state election
So now hopefully you've worked out what electorate you're in, what you need to think about and that we're voting for our state government. Now we'll go through Bathurst seat.
Bathurst
People with postcodes: 2580, 2786, 2787, 2790, 2791, 2792, 2795, 2797, 2798, 2799, 2800, 2845, 2846, 2847, 2848, 2849, 2850 represent Bathurst electorate.
If you are confused put your address in here to find your electoral district.
Still confused? Call 1300 135 736.
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Bathurst has 56,828 registered voters as of March 5.
The seat is currently occupied by Paul Toole from the Nationals Party. He has been the sitting member since 2011.
Mr Toole received 59.89 per cent of total formal votes. He was followed by Labor candidate Cass Coleman with 27.37 per cent votes and Tracey Carpenter of the Greens with 9.12 per cent votes.
Previous MPs
- 1999-2011: Gerard Francis Martin, Australian Labor Party
- 1991-1999: (Mick) Ralph James Clough, Australian Labor Party
- 1988-1991: David John Berry, Liberal Party
On March 23 there will be six candidates to chose from: Michael Begg from Sustainable Australia, Brenden May from Shooters, Fishers and Farmers, Timothy Hansen from Keep Sydney Open , David Harvey from The Greens, Beau Riley from the Australian Labor Party and Paul Toole from the National Party,.
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