Virginia Judge, former Strathfield Councillor (1995-2004), Mayor of Strathfield (2000-2003) and State Member for Strathfield (2003-2011) has died. In her nearly two decades of political
Category: Election
David Widdup – first gay election candidate
In 1972, David Widdup became Australia’s first openly gay candidate for public office, challenging sitting Prime Minister William (Billy) McMahon in the seat of Lowe. Despite receiving 218 votes, Widdup’s campaign raised awareness for LGBTQ+ rights. His slogan, ‘I’ve got my eyes on Billy’s seat!’, garnered significant media attention.
