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==Rugby union playing record== |
==Rugby union playing record== |
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Besseling played 15 games for the [[New South Wales Waratahs|NSW Waratahs]] from 2000 to 2001<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.waratahs.com.au/Waratahs/HSBCWaratahs/Statistics/WaratahsLegends.aspx |title=& NSW Rugby Union > Waratahs > HSBC Waratahs > Statistics > Waratahs Legends |publisher=Waratahs |date=6 April 2011 |accessdate=5 June 2011 |
Besseling played 15 games for the [[New South Wales Waratahs|NSW Waratahs]] from 2000 to 2001<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.waratahs.com.au/Waratahs/HSBCWaratahs/Statistics/WaratahsLegends.aspx |title=& NSW Rugby Union > Waratahs > HSBC Waratahs > Statistics > Waratahs Legends |publisher=Waratahs |date=6 April 2011 |accessdate=5 June 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20110303052316/http://www.waratahs.com.au:80/Waratahs/HSBCWaratahs/Statistics/WaratahsLegends.aspx |archivedate=3 March 2011 }} </ref> and is a former second-rower and 1999 Ken Catchpole Medallist. |
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==New South Wales political career== |
==New South Wales political career== |
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Besseling was elected as an independent member in the [[New South Wales Legislative Assembly]] for the seat of [[electoral district of Port Macquarie|Port Macquarie]]; winning the seat in a [[Port Macquarie by-election, 2008|2008 by-election]] following the resignation of former independent member [[Rob Oakeshott]]. Oakeshott resigned as Member for Port Macquarie and successfully ran for the federal seat of [[Division of Lyne|Lyne]]. Besseling worked as a political adviser for his sometime rugby teammate Oakeshott for the previous three years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/coalition-friction-as-nats-hit-out-in-wake-of-defeat/2008/10/18/1223750399511.html |title=Coalition friction as Nats hit out in wake of defeat |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=18 October 2008 |accessdate=5 June 2011}}</ref> |
Besseling was elected as an independent member in the [[New South Wales Legislative Assembly]] for the seat of [[electoral district of Port Macquarie|Port Macquarie]]; winning the seat in a [[Port Macquarie by-election, 2008|2008 by-election]] following the resignation of former independent member [[Rob Oakeshott]]. Oakeshott resigned as Member for Port Macquarie and successfully ran for the federal seat of [[Division of Lyne|Lyne]]. Besseling worked as a political adviser for his sometime rugby teammate Oakeshott for the previous three years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/coalition-friction-as-nats-hit-out-in-wake-of-defeat/2008/10/18/1223750399511.html |title=Coalition friction as Nats hit out in wake of defeat |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=18 October 2008 |accessdate=5 June 2011}}</ref> |
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Besseling won the seat with 35.9 percent of the primary vote and 54.5 percent of the [[Two-party-preferred vote|two-party vote]].<ref>[http://elections.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/50093/Post_Election_Night.pdf Port Macquarie 2009 by-election result - primary vote]{{ |
Besseling won the seat with 35.9 percent of the primary vote and 54.5 percent of the [[Two-party-preferred vote|two-party vote]].<ref>[http://elections.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/50093/Post_Election_Night.pdf Port Macquarie 2009 by-election result - primary vote] {{wayback|url=http://elections.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/50093/Post_Election_Night.pdf |date=20090629074535 |df=y }}</ref><ref>[http://elections.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/50094/Post_Election_Night_Notional.pdf Port Macquarie 2009 by-election result - two party preferred] {{wayback|url=http://elections.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/50094/Post_Election_Night_Notional.pdf |date=20090629074527 |df=y }}</ref> [[Alby Schultz]], the [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal]] Member for [[Division of Hume|Hume]], was seen campaigning a few times for Besseling, referring to him as "the pick of the candidates". Similar support was provided from [[Bill Heffernan]], a Liberal [[Australian Senate|Senator]], sparking anger and resentment within the federal [[Coalition (Australia)|coalition]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.theage.com.au/national/besseling-wins-poll-thanks-to-schultz-20081019-53x5.html |title=Besseling wins poll thanks to Schultz |work=The Age |date=19 October 2008 |accessdate=5 June 2011}}</ref> |
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In 2011 Besseling lost his seat to National Party candidate [[Leslie Williams (politician)|Leslie Williams]]. A swing of 11% against him was put down to his association to [[Rob Oakeshott]], federal member for the [[Division of Lyne]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/26/3174374.htm |title=Close battle expected in Port Macquarie electorate |work=ABC News |location=Australia |date=26 March 2011 |accessdate=5 June 2011}}</ref> Besseling's re-election campaign struck controversy when oil from his campaign bus caused an accident on the Oxley Highway that resulted in three people being seriously injured.<ref name="autogenerated1"/> |
In 2011 Besseling lost his seat to National Party candidate [[Leslie Williams (politician)|Leslie Williams]]. A swing of 11% against him was put down to his association to [[Rob Oakeshott]], federal member for the [[Division of Lyne]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/26/3174374.htm |title=Close battle expected in Port Macquarie electorate |work=ABC News |location=Australia |date=26 March 2011 |accessdate=5 June 2011}}</ref> Besseling's re-election campaign struck controversy when oil from his campaign bus caused an accident on the Oxley Highway that resulted in three people being seriously injured.<ref name="autogenerated1"/> |
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Revision as of 18:42, 25 January 2016
Peter Besseling | |
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| Member for Port Macquarie | |
| In office 18 October 2008 – 4 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Rob Oakeshott |
| Succeeded by | Leslie Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 March 1970 Penrith, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Independent |
Peter Edward Besseling (born 8 March 1970) is an Australian politician. Besseling is the Mayor of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, elected on 8 September 2012, as an independent candidate.[1] Besseling served as Member for Port Macquarie between 2008 and 2011.[2]
Prior to entering politics, he was a professional rugby union player.
Rugby union playing record
Besseling played 15 games for the NSW Waratahs from 2000 to 2001[3] and is a former second-rower and 1999 Ken Catchpole Medallist.
New South Wales political career
Besseling was elected as an independent member in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for the seat of Port Macquarie; winning the seat in a 2008 by-election following the resignation of former independent member Rob Oakeshott. Oakeshott resigned as Member for Port Macquarie and successfully ran for the federal seat of Lyne. Besseling worked as a political adviser for his sometime rugby teammate Oakeshott for the previous three years.[4]
Besseling won the seat with 35.9 percent of the primary vote and 54.5 percent of the two-party vote.[5][6] Alby Schultz, the Liberal Member for Hume, was seen campaigning a few times for Besseling, referring to him as "the pick of the candidates". Similar support was provided from Bill Heffernan, a Liberal Senator, sparking anger and resentment within the federal coalition.[7]
In 2011 Besseling lost his seat to National Party candidate Leslie Williams. A swing of 11% against him was put down to his association to Rob Oakeshott, federal member for the Division of Lyne.[8] Besseling's re-election campaign struck controversy when oil from his campaign bus caused an accident on the Oxley Highway that resulted in three people being seriously injured.[2]
Following his failure to win re-election, Besseling recommenced employment as a political advisor, working in the office of Rob Oakeshott.
Local government
In 2012, Besseling was directly elected as Mayor;[1] and secured three other Councillors to the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council on his independent election ticket.[9]
External links
- Candidate for Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor
- Mr Peter Edward BESSELING (1970 - ) at Parliament of New South Wales
References
- ^ a b "Port Macquarie-Hastings Council - Mayoral Election". Local Government Election 2012. Electoral Commission of New South Wales. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ^ a b "Besseling drubbing a warning for Oakeshott". ABC News. Australia. 26 March 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ "& NSW Rugby Union > Waratahs > HSBC Waratahs > Statistics > Waratahs Legends". Waratahs. 6 April 2011. Archived from the original on 3 March 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Coalition friction as Nats hit out in wake of defeat". The Sydney Morning Herald. 18 October 2008. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ Port Macquarie 2009 by-election result - primary vote Template:Wayback
- ^ Port Macquarie 2009 by-election result - two party preferred Template:Wayback
- ^ "Besseling wins poll thanks to Schultz". The Age. 19 October 2008. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ "Close battle expected in Port Macquarie electorate". ABC News. Australia. 26 March 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ "Port Macquarie-Hastings Council - Party / Group and Candidates Result Report" (PDF). Local Government Election 2012. Electoral Commission of New South Wales. 15 September 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012.