Michael Cooper endorsed as Liberal candidate for Maitland

Michael Cooper, a head teacher at St Philip's Christian College, has been announced as the Liberal Party candidate for the New South Wales seat of Maitland. During a media conference in Chisholm, Cooper addressed the political landscape, stating that while he views One Nation as competition, he does not consider them an enemy.

Cooper emphasized his goal to return the seat to the Liberal Party, noting that Labor, the Greens, and One Nation are all vying for the position. His campaign strategy focuses on a positive message aimed at strengthening New South Wales.

A recent poll commissioned by Advent Energy indicated a competitive field for the upcoming NSW election, with Labor at 32.1 per cent, One Nation at 32 per cent, the Greens at 16.2 per cent, and the Coalition at 14.2 per cent.