Newcastle Lord Mayoral by-election | Business in Focus
A Conversation with the Candidates.
7:00am – 9:00am | McDonald Jones Stadium
Proudly sponsored by Strike Force Services
On 18 April, Newcastle voters will elect the city’s next Lord Mayor.
At a time of growth, economic transition and increasing pressure on housing, infrastructure and services, the leadership of the City of Newcastle matters — not just to residents, but to the businesses that power our region.
Business Hunter invites you to hear directly from the candidates contesting the upcoming by-election in a moderated panel discussion designed specifically for the business community.
Candidates
- Charlotte McCabe – Deputy Lord Mayor and Greens candidate
- Gavin Morris – Independent candidate
- Declan Clausen – Labor councillor and candidate
- Jenny Barrie - Liberal councillor and candidate
This forum will centre on moderated questions and audience-submitted topics, giving candidates the opportunity to respond directly to the issues that matter most to local employers and industry leaders.
Potential areas of discussion may include:
- Council’s role in economic growth and investment attraction
- Housing supply, planning pathways and development timelines
- Infrastructure priorities and funding advocacy
- Governance, transparency and restoring trust
- How the next Lord Mayor will work with business and other levels of government
Attendees will also have the opportunity to submit questions in advance and during the event.
Newcastle is one of NSW’s largest regional economies. The leadership chosen in April will influence planning certainty, investment confidence and the city’s strategic direction for years to come.
This is your opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to lead the city — and to ensure the business voice is part of the conversation.
