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Biography
Background and political history
Former foreign correspondent and small-business owner, Susan Templeman unseated Macquarie in 2016 and now holds it by 690 votes-Australia's most marginal electorate. As Special Envoy for the Arts she leads regional-touring programs and heritage-studio preservation in the Blue Mountains.
Policy Positions
Key issues and stances
Arts
Creative equity
Touring grants & artist-in-residence scheme.
Disaster Recovery
Resilient rebuild
Bushfire-resilient homes in Blue Mountains.
Climate
Net-zero
Support pumped-hydro at Lithgow.
Voting History
Recent votes on key legislation
Cultural Policy (Revive) Funding Bill 2023
2023-05-31YES
Regional arts grants
Climate Change Bill 2022
2022-08-04YES
43 % target
NACC Bill 2022
2022-11-30YES
Integrity body
Election History
Past election results
| Year | Electorate | Result | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Macquarie | Won | 50.3% |
| 2019 | Macquarie | Won | 50.2% |
Contact Information
Get in touch with susan-templeman