Greens candidate Ethan Floyd contests NSW Cessnock seat

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 11:25 · Archive

Greens candidate Ethan Floyd, 23, is challenging for the NSW seat of Cessnock held by Labor's Clayton Barr.

Ethan Floyd, 23, is contesting the NSW seat of Cessnock for the Greens against incumbent Labor MP Clayton Barr and One Nation's NSW leader Mike Newman in next year's state election. Floyd has accused his One Nation rival of 'entitlement' as he pitches to voters.

Cessnock has been one of the safest Labor seats in NSW for nearly 30 years, with Labor recording a lowest primary vote of 48 per cent across the last three elections. The Greens have historically struggled in the NSW Hunter region; in the 2023 state election they finished about 3,000 votes behind the Legalise Cannabis party.

Despite this, Floyd says the current political climate in NSW creates an opportunity for smaller parties to challenge Labor's grip on the region. He argues that people's material conditions are worsening. Floyd recently gained prominence among young progressives after he was detained and allegedly assaulted by members of the Israeli Defence Forces while attempting to supply humanitarian aid to Gaza in April. He said his experience protesting has prepared him for the campaign.

How it is being reported

• Greens Cessnock candidate Ethan Floyd slams One Nation ‘entitlement’ in first pitch to votersA young political candidate has taken aim at his One Nation rival, accusing him of ‘entitlement’ in advance of the state election.The West Australian · 1 Nov, 10:44
• Greens Cessnock candidate Ethan Floyd slams One Nation ‘entitlement’ in first pitch to votersA young political candidate has taken aim at his One Nation rival, accusing him of ‘entitlement’ in advance of the state election.Perth Now · 1 Nov, 10:44

In this story: Ethan Floyd · Clayton Barr · Mike Newman · Cessnock · Australian Greens · One Nation · Labor Party

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