Your key concerns put to Paterson election candidates

Your key concerns put to Paterson election candidates

Thousands have already cast their vote in the marginal seat of Paterson – but there’s still plenty weighing up the policies and promises from candidates. I caught up with three key players – to ask them YOUR questions.

Labor's Meryl Swanson faces strong challenge amid offshore wind farm debate

As the 2025 federal election approaches, the seat of Paterson in New South Wales has emerged as a crucial battleground. Labor’s Meryl Swanson, who has represented the electorate since 2016, is defending a slender 2.6% margin, a narrow lead that could easily be overturned given the right circumstances. This contest is expected to be one of the most closely watched in the region, reflecting broader political trends that are shaping marginal seats …