Former corporate lawyer is backed by same group that supported Kylea Tink’s successful federal campaign
Photograph: supplied by Helen ConwayPhotograph: supplied by Helen ConwayA former corporate lawyer who spent years at the helm of the federal government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency will challenge Liberal MP Felicity Wilson in the seat of North Shore at theHelen Conway will on Tuesday be announced as an independent candidate in the blue ribbon seat, with the backing of a “teal” community group – North Sydney’s Independent – that launched Kylea Tink’s successful federal campaign.
“In NSW, there are compelling issues on people’s minds that need to be addressed, and certainly here in North Shore there are very significant issues,” Conway said, pointing to climate change, biodiversity, koala habitats, overdevelopment and integrity in politics. Independent candidate Joeline Hackman will also challenge the environment minister, James Griffin, in Manly. Karen Freyer is challenging former TV journalist Kellie Sloane in Vaucluse, and Victoria Davidson is running against the planning minister, Anthony Roberts, in Lane Cove.
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