Steve4Newcastle Mayor

27/05/2026

3% and 3025 votes. A small blip on the electoral radar but a blip, and an improved one, nonetheless, thanks all!

18/04/2026

In the by-election for Newcastle Lord Mayor today, the combined Green and Socialist primary vote was 24% — just under the historically low combined Labor and Liberal vote of 24.5% (16.1% Labor, 7.2% Liberal). Independent candidate Gavin Morris got over 50% of the primary vote. Our vote of over 3% is an increase on the 2.6% we won in the 2024 election of Newcastle mayor. Thank you to the many volunteers who helped us letterbox, put up signs and on polling booths. Many people complemented us on the strong and principled positions we put forward in media interviews, at candidate forums and on social media.

17/04/2026

Two months of campaigning will come to an end this weekend as residents head to the polls to elect a new City of Newcastle (CN) Lord Mayor.

17/04/2026

As the NSW government further restricts residents’ say and local councils powers, we have strengthen real community consultation and Council accountability to the community.
Authorised by G Payne, 472 Hunter St, Newcastle, NSW 2300.

16/04/2026

The fossil fuel industry has been getting a free ride. It needs to be nationalised so we can have a proper transition to renewables.
Authorised by G Payne, 472 Hunter St, Newcastle, NSW 2300.

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16/04/2026

In the midst of the worst housing crisis in years, 10% of housing stock is vacant. Steve O’Brien, the Socialist Alliance candidate for Newcastle mayor, says Council should impose a tax on vacant housing.
Authorised by G Payne, 472 Hunter St, Newcastle, NSW 2300.

15/04/2026

At a candidate’s forum hosted by Newcastle Institute & Wickham residents this morning.

14/04/2026

Steve O'Brien, the Socialist Alliance candidate for Newcastle Lord Mayor addressed the candidates forum hosted by Hunter Community Forum in Town Hall on April 9. He told the forum that the increasing corporatisation of Council was taking the Council further away from the people. "We have to bring Council closer to the people."

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12/04/2026