Goulburn Mulwree Candidates – Southern Tablelands Arts

STA Arts and Culture Report Card – Goulburn Mulwaree

Here’s how Candidates for Goulburn Mulwaree have responded to our Arts and Culture Report Card
(ordered as per the Electoral Commission listing)

Steven John RUDDELL Independent – Yet to respond

Daniel Peter STRICKLAND Independent – Yet to respond

Samuel John ROSS Independent – No email listed with the Electoral Commission to contact

Michael John PREVEDELLO Independent – Yet to respond

Carol Priscilla JAMES Independent – Yet to respond

Shaun Damien ALLEN Independent – Yet to respond

Adrian Frederic Vere P BERESFORD-WYLIE Independent – No email listed with the Electoral Commission to contact

Andrew George WOOD SHOOTERS, FISHERS AND FARMERS – Yet to respond

Richard Llewellyn ORCHARD Independent

How would you describe yourself?: I’m a maker, creator, performer or arts worker
How interested are you in local Arts and Cultural activities and events in our region?: Extremely interested
How concerned are you about the future viability of the Arts and Cultural Sector in your region?: Not at all concerned
How important is the role of Local Government in supporting local Arts and Cultural activities and infrastructure?: Very important
Where do you think your constituents go now to ‘consume’ arts & culture? You can pick more than one.: Galleries, Theatres, Halls, Festivals, Museums, Commercial Venues, Council run infrastructure
What do you see as the opportunities for local creative makers, businesses and organisations over the next 3 years?:
What do you see as the main challenges face by Creative professionals in your region?: Low employment opportunities, Unstable income and employment, Insufficient training and professional development opportunities
Would you like to add anything further?: Reduce hire charges for GPAC that rose sharply 1st July 2024

Caitlin Elise FLINT Independent

Robert James KIRK Independent

How would you describe yourself?: I’m an audience member / arts consumer (visual art, music, books, movies, theatre, performances etc)
How interested are you in local Arts and Cultural activities and events in our region?: Moderately interested
How concerned are you about the future viability of the Arts and Cultural Sector in your region?: Somewhat concerned
How important is the role of Local Government in supporting local Arts and Cultural activities and infrastructure?: Very important
Where do you think your constituents go now to ‘consume’ arts & culture? You can pick more than one.: Galleries, Theatres, Halls, Festivals, Museums, Commercial Venues, Council run infrastructure
What do you see as the opportunities for local creative makers, businesses and organisations over the next 3 years?: Public Art, Online market places, Network development across the Southern Highlands and Tablelands region
What do you see as the main challenges face by Creative professionals in your region?: Insufficient access to funding, Low employment opportunities, Unstable income and employment
Would you like to add anything further?: In response to the first question, I could have better described myself as an “appreciator” and a “wannabee painter”. I could have ticked all the boxes for the last 2 questions but decided to limit my responses to the higher priorities. Always happy to be supportive where I can.

Matthew John KANE Independent

How would you describe yourself?: I’m an audience member / arts consumer (visual art, music, books, movies, theatre, performances etc)
How interested are you in local Arts and Cultural activities and events in our region?: Moderately interested
How concerned are you about the future viability of the Arts and Cultural Sector in your region?: Somewhat concerned
How important is the role of Local Government in supporting local Arts and Cultural activities and infrastructure?: Extremely important
Where do you think your constituents go now to ‘consume’ arts & culture? : Galleries, Theatres, Halls, Festivals, Museums, Commercial Venues, Council run infrastructure
What do you see as the opportunities for local creative makers, businesses and organisations over the next 3 years?: Cultural Tourism, Capacity building though professional development
What do you see as the main challenges face by Creative professionals in your region?: Lack of venues and infrastructure, Insufficient access to funding, Low employment opportunities, Unstable income and employment, Insufficient training and professional development opportunities, Affordability of studio / practise spaces.

Nina Kathleen DILLON Independent

How would you describe yourself?: I’m an audience member / arts consumer (visual art, music, books, movies, theatre, performances etc)
How interested are you in local Arts and Cultural activities and events in our region?: Very interested
How concerned are you about the future viability of the Arts and Cultural Sector in your region?: Somewhat concerned
How important is the role of Local Government in supporting local Arts and Cultural activities and infrastructure?: Very important
Where do you think your constituents go now to ‘consume’ arts & culture?: Galleries, Theatres, Festivals, Museums, Commercial Venues, Council run infrastructure
What do you see as the opportunities for local creative makers, businesses and organisations over the next 3 years?: Cultural Tourism, Public Art, Online market places, Network development across the Southern Highlands and Tablelands region, Capacity building though professional development
What do you see as the main challenges face by Creative professionals in your region?: Insufficient access to funding, Unstable income and employment, Affordability of studio / practise spaces

Christopher David O’MAHONY Independent

How would you describe yourself?: I’m an audience member / arts consumer (visual art, music, books, movies, theatre, performances etc)
How interested are you in local Arts and Cultural activities and events in our region?: Very interested
How concerned are you about the future viability of the Arts and Cultural Sector in your region?: Somewhat concerned
How important is the role of Local Government in supporting local Arts and Cultural activities and infrastructure?: Very important
Where do you think your constituents go now to ‘consume’ arts & culture?: Galleries, Theatres, Halls, Festivals, Museums, Council run infrastructure
What do you see as the opportunities for local creative makers, businesses and organisations over the next 3 years?: Cultural Tourism, Public Art, Network development across the Southern Highlands and Tablelands region
What do you see as the main challenges face by Creative professionals in your region?: Insufficient access to funding, Unstable income and employment, Affordability of studio / practise spaces
Would you like to add anything further?: The Goulburn Mulwaree region has some excellent performance and creative spaces, and a wonderful pool of talented artists and performers. I am of the firm view that Council has a role in promoting and stimulating the arts through subsidies, grant programmes and the like, to provide the milieu for a culturally rich and diverse community.

Keith James SMITH Independent – Yet to respond

Chloe Sarah Cote HURLEY Independent

How would you describe yourself?: I’m a maker, creator, performer or arts worker
How interested are you in local Arts and Cultural activities and events in our region?: Extremely interested
How concerned are you about the future viability of the Arts and Cultural Sector in your region?: Extremely concerned
How important is the role of Local Government in supporting local Arts and Cultural activities and infrastructure?: Very important
Where do you think your constituents go now to ‘consume’ arts & culture? You can pick more than one.: Galleries, Theatres, Festivals, Museums, Commercial Venues, Council run infrastructure
What do you see as the opportunities for local creative makers, businesses and organisations over the next 3 years?: Cultural Tourism, Public Art, Online market places, Network development across the Southern Highlands and Tablelands region, Capacity building though professional development
What do you see as the main challenges face by Creative professionals in your region?: Lack of venues and infrastructure, Insufficient access to funding, Low employment opportunities, Unstable income and employment, Insufficient training and professional development opportunities, Affordability of studio / practise spaces
Would you like to add anything further?: As a music teacher and operatic soprano I believe there needs to be more focus on getting young children into music, dance and bands in the community and I intend to seek further funding and opportunities for these projects.

Paul Lyndon KEMP Independent

Jason Glen SHEPHERD LABOR

How would you describe yourself?: I’m an audience member / arts consumer (visual art, music, books, movies, theatre, performances etc)
How interested are you in local Arts and Cultural activities and events in our region?: Extremely interested
How concerned are you about the future viability of the Arts and Cultural Sector in your region?: Extremely concerned
How important is the role of Local Government in supporting local Arts and Cultural activities and infrastructure?: Extremely important
Where do you think your constituents go now to ‘consume’ arts & culture? You can pick more than one.: Galleries, Theatres, Halls, Festivals, Commercial Venues, Council run infrastructure
What do you see as the opportunities for local creative makers, businesses and organisations over the next 3 years?: Cultural Tourism, Public Art, Online market places, Network development across the Southern Highlands and Tablelands region, Capacity building though professional development
What do you see as the main challenges face by Creative professionals in your region?: Insufficient access to funding, Low employment opportunities, Unstable income and employment, Affordability of studio / practise spaces
Would you like to add anything further?: I am absolutely passionate for theatre and art. It brings balance, perspective, understanding and healing to life. I also sing in the St Peter Paul’s Cathedral Men’s Choir and know firsthand how performance is good for your mental health and community belonging.

Elizabeth Ann MCKEON LABOR – Yet to respond

Danielle Amelia MARSDEN-BALLARD LABOR – No email listed with the Electoral Commission to contact

Anna Louise WURTH-CRAWFORD LABOR – No email listed with the Electoral Commission to contact

James CORBETT LABOR – No email listed with the Electoral Commission to contact

Goulburn Mulwaree Council manages the LGA of 3,223 sq. km. Located in the Southern Tablelands it encompasses the towns and villages including Baw Baw, Boxers Creek, Brayton, Breadalbane Plains, Bungonia, Carrick, Currawang, Covan Creek, Eastgrove, Inveralochy, Joppa Junction, Kingsdale, Lake Bathurst, Marulan, Mummel, Parkesbourne, Run-O-Waters, Springfield, Tallong, Tarago, The Forest, Tirrannaville, Towrang, Windellama, Wollogorang, and Yarra.

The Goulburn Mulwaree shares borders with the LGAs of Upper Lachlan, Yass Valley, Queanbeyan Palerang, Wingecarribee and Shoalhaven. The LGA is located 95km north-east of Canberra and about 200 km south-west of Sydney. It is a member of the Canberra Region Joint Organisation (CRJO) along with five other STA Partner Councils. It is within the Destination Southern NSW (DSNSW) area.

Goulburn Mulwaree LGA is situated on Gundungurra and Ngunawal country and is home to First Nations people from many language groups including Wiradjuri.

The Council represents 32,710 people (ABS ERP 2023) in a shire encompassing the commercial activities of sheep and cattle grazing, wool, grain growing, and orcharding, viticulture and limestone mining, retail, hospitality, tourism, financial, health and administration services, education, arts and culture.

Goulburn has a long and proud history and was declared Australia’s first inland city in 1863.

Significant features, organisations, destinations and events in Goulburn Mulwaree include;

Belmore Park
Big Merino
Bungonia National Park
Gallery On Track
Garroorigang Historic Home
Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Goulburn Blues Festival
Goulburn Mulwaree Library
Goulburn Parkrun
Goulburn Performing Arts Centre
Goulburn Rail Heritage Centre

Goulburn Regional Art Gallery
Historic Waterworks Museum
Hume Conservatorium
Lieder Theatre Company
Lilac City Festival
Mulwaree High School Remembrance Museum
Pictures and Popcorn in the Park
Public Art Walk
Riversdale Homestead
Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museum

St Saviour’s Cathedral
Steampunk Victoriana Festival
Tallong Apple Day Festival
The Goulburn Club
Goulburn Show
Traditional Irish Music
Vibefest
Wakefield Park
Wineries
Wollondilly River Walkway Sculpture Walk

Thanks all the candidates that took the time to share their views with our Members and Communities in the led up to this important election.

If your preferred candidate hasn’t contributed their views, ask them to elaborate.