Who are the candidates in this year's federal election across the North Shore?
Our guide to the next federal election, who you can vote for and what they hope to achieve if they are elected.
Melissa Mantle
March 06, 2025
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With both major parties and independents already spruiking their election promises ahead of this year’s federal poll, it’s time to introduce you to some of the key players on the North Shore. We’ll update regularly as we near election day. Please reach out to us at [email protected] to tell us about the issues that will be swaying your vote this year, or what you want us to ask your local MP.
When will the next federal election be held?
Federal election cycles are three years, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese must set a date for the poll to be held on or before May 17, 2025.
Who can I vote for?
Berowra
The electorate of Berowra includes the Local Government Areas of Hornsby and the Hills.
Liberal Julian Leeser has held the seat since 2016.
Julian Leeser (Liberal)
A member of the Liberal party’s moderate faction, according to his website Leeser has been a proponent of NorthConnex, better telecommunications, delivering grants to community organisations and sporting infrastructure upgrades.
He was the first Jewish Liberal Party candidate from NSW to be elected to the House of Representatives. Leeser lives in Thornleigh with his wife and two children and has a background in law.
Tina Brown (Independent)
Tina Brown is a mother of four and small business owner also residing in Thornleigh. Among her key issues are cost of living, climate change action, mental health and women’s safety. She spoke with the North Shore Lorikeet on Monday.
Bradfield
Bradfield covers the Ku-Ring-Gai suburbs of Lindfield, Killara, Roseville, Turramurra, Pymble, St Ives and Wahroonga, as well as the Willoughby LGA, which includes St Leonards, Naremburn, Northbridge, Castlecrag, Castle Cove, Middle Cove, Willoughby, Artarmon and parts of Chatswood.
The once-safe North Shore Liberal seat is now balanced by a fine margin, with Independent Nicolette Boele rallying support during the last election and almost overtaking longstanding MP Paul Fletcher. Paul Fletcher announced his retirement last December.
Nicolette Boele (Independent)
Boele grew up and lives with her family in Gordon, and her priorities are “universal childcare, making groceries more affordable, addressing the housing crisis, cutting red tape for small businesses, and taking serious climate action”.
The North Shore Lorikeet attended her campaign launch in February, which you can read about here.
Andy Yin (Independent)
Andy Yin is a businessman who says he has “a strong appreciation for family, education, and hard work”. He describes himself as “championing core Liberal Values”.
His concerns are housing, business, education, energy and immigration. Read more about his policies here.
Gisele Kapterian (Liberal)
Gisele Kapterian lives in North Willoughby and has a background in law. According to her bio she “will fight for local families, assist small and family businesses and deliver investment for the services and infrastructure that our community needs”.
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