Retired ABC journalist Nick McLaren runs as Greens candidate in Heathcote
Retired ABC journalist Nick McLaren is running as the Greens candidate for the NSW state seat of Heathcote.
McLaren is contesting the March 2027 NSW state election as the Greens candidate for Heathcote. After retiring, a friend suggested he run.
McLaren attended a Greens meeting and decided to join the party. McLaren's values align with the Greens: he has solar panels, a battery system and an electric car.
He prioritises nature conservation, koala protection and ocean protection. McLaren says his journalism background helps him distinguish fact from spin.
His years of reporting on local councils and state politics have given him a profile in the Illawarra.
- Heathcote
- Seat
- March 2027
- Election date
- Australian Greens
- Party
- Illawarra
- Region
Why it mattersA career investigative journalist entering politics brings experience in fact-checking and public communication. His switch signals the Greens' push in NSW regional seats.
AustraliaNSW state election is March 2027. Heathcote covers the Illawarra region in New South Wales. McLaren's candidacy shapes the local political race.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 3 h ago
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