💐Happy Mother’s Day! 💕
Today, we celebrate the incredible mums who give so much of themselves; at home, at work, and in their communities.
I am incredibly fortunate to still have my mum in my life, who I genuinely believe will outlast us all through sheer grit 😂 and my beautiful wife Ilona, mother to our two boys and the woman who gave me a family. You are our rock, our warmth and our fun. Thank you for everything you do for us.
A special thought and thanks to all our heavenly mums today. Today can be tough for many, but they are never forgotten. 💕
All the very best wishes for a wonderful day . Take a break and let the boys look after you , you deserve and need it after all the election stuff
They all live in our hearts ♥️
Beautiful
Happy Mother’s Ilona have a great day despite the rain xx
Well said Pat. Great photo of Ilona and your boys
Happy Mothers Day to Ilona
How beautiful recognition Pat
Happy mother's day
Happy 💐 Mother’s Day Stella xx
It's enjoyable to read such a meaningfully written message for this special day! It's a beautiful day for us all to remember our memorable moments of mum and think about what she means to you! There's many days we all think of mum but this is one day we can give her a day of recognition of your appreciation and thanks for being your mum! We all have a mum with us today, and in our hearts!
Today is National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day, a day to remember and honour those who have lost their lives due to violence.
I was grateful for the opportunity to attend Liberty Domestic & Family Violence Specialist Services' extremely moving event this morning in Port Macquarie to recognise the 73 women's lives that have been lost to domestic violence in Australia over the past 12 months.
73 roses were handed out to those in attendance, each with a name, date and story of a woman who had been killed. Each name was read out and the roses placed at Town Beach in recognition of their loss, and providing each with a mark of dignity and respect.
I'd like to thank Kelly Lamb and the entire Liberty team for the invitation and for the work that you do every day to protect those at risk. Domestic and Gender Based Violence is a scourge on our society that must be combatted at multiple levels, but most importantly, by each of us as individuals. The behaviour you walk past is the behaviour you accept, and we cannot continue to see women killed in these circumstances each year.
I do agree not enough is being done for violent related crime at all and it’s a horrible thing to even exist the victims and there families living with a horrible trauma is unimaginable. National day for remembrance for domestic violence not one male victim remembered. The gender inequality with divisive agendas is a massive problem in this country. I feel sorry for every victim, it doesn’t have to be like this. The non genuine promotion by government servants to keep this division through the community and not fixing the problems, accountability doesn’t exist in that sort of level of stature. Sorry Pat not a direct attack you can tell me I’m wrong. I support a violent offender register even though I’d be on it because of gender incrimination. I also support if a life is taken or destroyed by another the person guilty should have there’s ended. Might be tough but the victims lives a tougher life if they have the chance. A united fight to end violence in general should be what we are trying to achieve. No more DV, Youth violence, alcohol related violence that are all out of control. I wish safety and security for all, if your in a troubled situation just know there is help and believe in your own thoughts it won’t get better.🤍✌🏿
When DV is mentioned my mind goes back to Miss DV expert Sara when a male friend fronted Court for slapping his wife & she tried to get him off the hook by writing a letter to the judge.
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Not those who have lost their lives to violence. Those who have lost their lives to “domestic” violence. Almost 40% of murders in this country are a result of domestic violence. How quickly we dismiss the significance of this particular issue. Posted with one hand and dismissed with the other.
Could we do somewhat more than just commemorate it. Some educational programs perhaps? Workshops for both perpetrators and victims to come to terms with their anger emotions and grief? Support for those entrapped? Support for children caught in violet physical and emotionally charged situations often times with no support network in place of any make shape or form. The world is filled with empty platitudes. We need real world solutions from our leaders.
BACK TO WORK
Great to return to the office this morning to catch up on the messages and requests from the past few weeks.
While the election has been playing out and we have been in caretaker mode, the constituent needs for help to navigate our current government systems has not changed!
It's good to be 'back on the tools' and back to the job at hand.
CONGRATULATIONS on the win. It is nice to see that money can't buy everything
Shadow cabinet must be calling mate
Sooo pleased you are back in your office Pat.
And we're so VERY PLEASED & PROUD to have you back working for us in Cowper.
Congrats on your win 🏆 please fix Oxley hwy congestion it’s a night mare out here
Great to see you back again, Please Keep those Liers HONEST ✔️👍
Good to see you back on the job Pat !
Well done Pat you deserve this you are so good for the electorate of Cowper.not the other one who was such a boring person on TV every few minutes.
Congrats Pat! Thank God your back and best news is we won’t have “her” face in our face on the TV ever again.”Her” bloody ads nearly drove me around the bend.Best head won!🤣
Glad you are back
You do an amazing job Pat Conaghan MP 😁
Cowper is now back in great hands-good to see you as normal- on the spot to help and guide
It took a lot of work, to get back to work , great job , very well deserved . CONGRATULATIONS .
So pleased for you ( and us) !
Congrats Pat. Keep up the great work.
Look at that smile! Great result.
Congratulations pat
Congratulations Pat , you did all the work and those who know how hard you worked in every town and all areas for past 6 years all wanted to give you their thanks 😊Well done !
Congratulations
Back on the tools just as you've done for the past 6 years. Congratulations Pat.
Congrats Pat 👍
My congratulations to you Pat, and to Alison Penfold, member for Lyne. There was a post put up by ABC mid north coast and I wasn't allowed to add a comment. Well done to both of you at such a distressing time for the LNP. The Nationals are the voice for Regional Australia, for without the Nats, the bush would be forgotten.
Congratulations 🥂 well done
Good shared 3 or 4 times
So glad you’re back!! 😃😃
With the polls results now locked and the last of the postal vote counts trickling in, it’s time to declare Cowper as ‘Nat Retained’ and accept the role of your local MP in the 48th Parliament of Australia. Representing Cowper in the halls of Parliament has been an honour and a privilege for the past 6 years, and I am extremely humbled to have been given the opportunity to continue to fight for what we need and deserve on the Mid North Coast, while representing our regional ideals and values.
I would like to acknowledge and thank every candidate that ran for our beautiful electorate, with a record 11 vying for the spot this year. Democracy is alive and well in Australia and particularly in our electorate with so many willing to put up their hand and say “I would like to represent our communities and work to improve our region.”
To my family, my staff, my friends and every one of our members and volunteers, I would like to say ‘thank you for sticking by me’. Your support and guidance is invaluable.
As I look back at this photo that was taken just before I was officially sworn in for the first time, I think of how far our region has come since then and how much I have learned, not just as your MP but as a father and husband. I vow to keep shining a spotlight on the real needs of regional families and communities and continue to keep pushing for the changes we need for our electorate to thrive.
Now, let’s get to work!
If I never see her head on my television or the plague of corflutes that have invaded my electorate it will be too soon. I hope they are all pulled down & disposed of sustainably. Congratulations Pat Conaghan MP - I’m proud to call Port Macquarie my new home!!!
At least Cowper and Lyne showed some sense in this election. Congratulations.
Honesty wins out every time. Congratulations Pat on an honest campaign . Onward & Upward for Cowper.
Congratulations Pat! Looking forward to working with you once again.
Congratulations. Well done people of Cowper for getting it right. 👏👏👏👏😊
Congratulations 💚🌱✨️
Congratulations Pat well done to all of our team and supporters in Cowper we all worked hard for your victory. Money can't buy all the Teals victory Have you heard from the other candidates for your recognition as MP of Cowper. To the Teal volunteers you would have to be the most arrogant people I have ever been handing out how to vote panphlets with. Sorry Pat that's how I feel about them
Well done Pat Conaghan thanks for letting me be aprt of you're campaign and you're help with NDIA and you're continuing suport for all of us in Cowper 😁
A massive congratulations to you Pat, your beautiful family, dedicated staff and passionate volunteers. You deserve to continue as our MP. I am proud of you, mate!!! Well done!!!!!
Best Sunday news. Congratulations on retaining your seat for Cowper.
Fantastic news ! Congratulations 👏
Congratulations mate ❤️ onwards and upwards we go together as we work for a better & safer community for all. I am delighted to continue to have your leadership in our region and to continue our meaningful discussions into the future.
Absolute surprise, considering the amount of money spent on the teals candidate and the saturation before even the election started…..well done to you Pat…..your volunteers and David Littleproud for supporting you…and the voters of Cowper….for sticking strong….Go well Pat
Well done and congratulations Pat and keep flying the flag for us goodness knows we need this now 🙏👍
Congratulations Pat Conaghan MP & family you are a great team. My entire family are very happy to see you regain your position. 👏 👏
Well done Pat & team 👏 I’m sure it is going to be tricky & at times tough navigating a working relationship with the likes of Albo etc etc - Cowper thanks you for your service .
Congratulations mate Keep cowper in the nationals hands
Congrats Pat Conaghan MP genuinely someone who cares, what you did early days for a Coffs Bypass over the line was awesome!
Congratulations Pat 🙌 Thank you so much for everything you do for our region. It is such a relief to know you’ve secured your seat. Wishing you all the best as you continue to represent & fight for the values we all hold so dear; for our families, our valley & for those of us working hard with small businesses 🙏 💚💛🇦🇺
Such a well deserved win.
Congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏
Well done Pat Conaghan MP Enormously well deserved
Well done 💛💚 and to Kevin well earned 🥂
Congratulations and well deserved and good outcome for the local community .
Not gunna lie. Was hopelessly restless last night worrying. Bad enough Albo won, but couldn't bear the thought of a 'teal' in Cowper or the greens dominating... So from the best of the not best situation, Nationals still rock, you're in power from probably respect, relatability and common sense and the greens probably are more the 'sorry story' from this election then LNP. Glad people see the extremists for who they are! Still, well done Pat, utmost congratulations. Now go and enjoy some quality time with your family knowing you do the best for the community and people <3
THANK YOU, COWPER!
Well, the last vote has been cast and the electorate has decided. While we await the results, I’d like to thank the people of the Mid North Coast. I have never taken this role for granted and to represent our communities has been the greatest privilege of my life.
Being surrounded by a sea of green and gold clad volunteers today has been an emotional experience. Thank you to everyone who has donned a shirt, hosted a yard sign, donated to the campaign, handed out at polling booths and offered kind words and advice. The impact of your support is beyond words. Thank you.
Let the count begin!
The Veteran Community of the MNC looks forward to your support
Thank christ for that Pat ! After all the work you've done for Cowper, it would have been a tragedy to see HEIST walk in, solely on the basis of the funds she's recieved from Simon Holmes a'Court.
And I wish you success Pat, you deserve it. Thanks to your family too because they are involved too.
Yes just finished in Coffs too Thinking positive
Good luck Pat
Thank you Pat for just being you. We respect and admire your leadership.
Congratulations Pat. It certainly was tough for you. Great result to have you supporting our electorate for another term. It will be a challenging next few years. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Well done Pat and congratulations to you. You are a hard worker for your constituents and received a well deserved re-election.
Don't you know it's a crying shame. Our area is one of the only ones left stuck in the dark ages!!
The nats won't last much longer..... we are one of their last bastions. Fat cats to the Max!!
Congratulations Pat a great Win.
Good luck Pat
Good luck Pat don't how Australians voted the way they did
Well done Pat
Go Pat you are a champ
Congratulations Pat at least we have great representation for our area . Well done to your team fantastic campaign.
Well done Pat. This time Can you please please do something about the Wright's Rd roundabout etc as it impacts so so many people in Port and wauchope. Cheers and well done once again.
Congratulations Pat , four of us all day at Fredo, as usual we had a great day with our regular friends from Freddo and Collombatti, much to the disappointment of a very large teals plant who wanted to argue accusing all four of us of being Nationals plants from Sydney. The local Teals lady was very embarrassed telling us she had never seen him before, was great catching up with the Nationals faithfuls that we only see on Election day, well done🥰💃
We thank you Pat, hopefully there will be another 3 years
As a Filipino Australian (living in Coffs) I hope that you will continue to represent faith communities in our beautiful city. Your values are the closest to our culture and faith. This election is a two horse race between yourself and the Greens candidate. The Greens are the furthest from our values. God bless you!
Congratulations Well done and well deserved !!!
Mount Everest has been climbed and conquered - congratulations Pat and the entire Cowper Nationals team - looking at you Barb 🌹🌹🌹🥰🥰✌️
Go you good thing.
GREG & l have THOROUGHLY ENJOYED the experience and was our HONOUR TO SUPPORT YOU,now the wait.Sadly will not be with you tonight,but we have FAITH YOU ARE IN.
Best of luck Pat
THE DAY IS FINALLY HERE! TIME FOR COWPER TO DECIDE
The rain won’t dampen our spirits today! Here at PCYC in Port Macquarie with my beautiful wife Ilona and Mayor Adam Roberts to kick off the Election Day final sprint.
Let’s do this, Cowper!
Go you good thing 🙌
Vote Coalition. Put the Teals and Greens last. Let's get the country back on track
Just going into church at Smithtown. I'll say one for you, and one for the country. It'll be Heaven help us if with a Labor Greens government. Cheers
Good Luck Pat hope Peter brings home the Bacon not the other Idiot
Good luck Pat . Get rid of that Teal who used the war memorial to promote her election campaign . Shame on her !!!
Good luck Pat and Ilona 👍
This is an interesting photo. It seems the allegiance between independent mayors and the National Party is strong. In my view, this could have been particularly damaging in the Coffs Harbour LGA, as constituents have (on various forums) expressed disappointment that in voting they got something other than what they expected. Underlining this point in this LGA was a vote about proposed jetty foreshore that returned a 68% vote against residential and tourist accommodation. While the proponents of the 'for' vote argue that the 'against' voters did not understand the proposition; there is one thing I think has been well canvassed in this election, what is, and what is not, independent. It will be interesting to see the impact of the last local elections on this poll (and the next state and local government elections), as the constituents' memory gets longer with each voting cycle. It could be a case of short term gain for long term pain.
Have a great day Pat and your team. We need to turf this labour/greens/teals out.
Let’s do this Pat
Good luck Pat hope you have a successful day
Good luck Pat
Good luck today 👍🏼👍🏼
Fingers crossed for you Pat Conaghan MP ... hope our electorate stands by the Coalition's responsible policies for a secure future. 🤞🤞🤞😊🇦🇺
Jane and I wish you all the very best Pat. ! If The Heist gets in, we'll have to think about returning from Norway
good luck Pat
Good to see Mr Independent Mayor Roberts wearing his true colours today… 🟡🟢 Best of luck with your vote 🗳️
We can do it Pat.
Good luck fingers crossed.
Good luck Pat,hope you have a great day.x
Good luck Pat and team
Good Luck Pat. Put the Labor greens and Teals last
Surely it is not still raining ! Greetings and wishing you best of luck from Osaka. My fingers are crossed
Good luck
Good luck Pat 👍🙏
Good luck Pat. We need you back in 😃
