Bowman

BROMWICH, Robert - DEM
CAYLEY, Mal - FFP
LAMING, Andrew - LP WINNER
NADAS, Paula - GRN
ROSS, Joe - NP
WEBSTER, Donna - ALP

Current Results
Past Results

About Bowman

Bowman covers the whole of the Redlands Shire to the east of Brisbane, along with North Stradbroke Island and some northern parts of Logan City. It includes the suburbs of Thorneside, Wellington Point in the north to Birkdale, Alexandra Hills, Capalaba, Ormiston, Cleveland, Thornlands, Victoria Point and Cornubia and Carbrook in the South.

Seat Background

Bowman was created in 1949, the electorate is named after David Bowman, a former Queensland state MP. The seat has been held by both major parties. It’s former members have included Len Keogh (ALP 1969-75, 1983-87), David Jull (Lib 1975-83), Con Sciacca (ALP 1987-1996, 1998-) and Andrea . Due to the recent redistribution make the seat marginally Liberal, Con Sciacca has decided to contest the newly created seat of Bowman.

Demographics

Bowman comprises of young, middle class, families with above-average median income.

Commentary and Analysis

At present there are six declared candidates for Bowman. Liberal candidate in the 2001 election, Dr Andrew Laming is running again for the Liberal Party. Laming has spent most of last years continuing to campaign and continues to have a high profile. The Labor candidate is Donna Webster an organiser from the Australian Services Union who resides on one of the local islands in the bay. Other candidates are Robert Bromwich (Dems), Mal Cayley (Family First), Paula Nadas (Greens) and Joe Ross (Nat)

Preferences will be the key to this seat and the Liberals would be hoping that there is a tight flow from the National Party. Whoever wins government will probably hold this seat. Sticking our neck out expect a Liberal gain.

Issues

Roads, Health, Family issues & Aged Care.

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