Friday, June 17 Michael Gough's presence as CEC Candidate for Cowper, is making the choice for preferences uncomfortable for Independent candidate, and Gillard-Government-participant Rob Oakeshott: "He said that when it came to preferences he was keen to talk more to other minor players, although he was adamant he would put the Citizens Electoral Council (CEC) last because he strongly disagreed with aspects of their policy platform such as their protectionist policies and their support for the Royal Family." - "It will all come down to preferences as the race in blue-ribbon Cowper hot up," by Ute Schulenberg, Nambucca Guardian, June 13, 2016. For the record, to make clear which side of national sovereignty Oakeshott stands on, here are the CEC's policies on protectionism and the Royal Family.
