For the first time in almost twenty years Bundeena Maianbar residents will vote for a new federal member of parliament in the seat of Cook. Poll
Cook 2007 Ballot Box
Party
Candidate
Australian Labor Party
Mark Buttigieg
Christian Democratic Party
Beth Smith
Liberal Party
Scott Morrison
The Greens
Naomi Waizer
Cook has been held by outgoing MP Bruce Baird since 1998. The seat which was established in 1906 was held by Labor from it's inception til 1969. However, since 1975 it's been in Liberal hands.
The 2004 election was comfortably won by the Liberals by a 63% vs 36% margin and is considered a safe seat for them. However, if current national polls are any indication coupled with the retirement of Bruce Baird sentiments may favour a change in party.
In the most recent election the results were tabulated as follows: