About Lou
Lou lives in Goolwa with her husband, Sam and three small girls. They moved to the coast nearly 5 years ago to enjoy the Fleurieu quality of life, run their small business and get involved in the community.
Lou, an allied health professional, grew up in Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and the Adelaide foothills. She was public school educated before completing a Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy at Flinders University. She has worked to support herself from a young age, and has gained significant skills and experience in communication, advocacy and working with people from all walks of life.
Developing a strong interest in State Parliament over recent years Lou has come to recognise the benefits of Independent representation for both communities and Parliament. Inspired by the likes of Rebekha Sharkie, Cathy McGowan, Helen Haines and Zali Steggal, Lou will use her background in health and science to contribute to evidence-based policy that keeps the needs of Finniss front and centre.
As an historically safe Liberal seat, Finniss has fallen behind party obligations and priorities. Lou Nicholson will put Finniss to the front. Using her strong communication skills and joy of engaging with people, Lou will identify our needs and priorities in consultation with the community. She will advocate for Finniss through development of a strong working relationship with State Government and ensure your voice is represented in State Parliament.
"I am passionate about our beautiful part of the world and the electorate of Finniss. We are a culturally and environmentally significant region and our communities have wonderful values, skills and perspectives. We deserve a State MP who is engaged, passionate and able to reflect our views and speak up for our needs." - Lou Nicholson
Together with you, Lou Nicholson is here to put Finniss to the front. Lou is running as an Independent candidate for the seat of Finniss in the 2022 South Australian State election.
What Lou is Standing For
Lou believes the role of a Member for Parliament is to represent the priorities of their electorate. When it comes to what we need, she'll be asking, not telling.
The following 6 priorities have been developed by Lou through consultation with you, the people of Finniss.
You want:
- An engaged MP who represents you
- Strong advocacy and planning for our infrastructure and future, including roads.
- Funding for our outdated, under-resourced ambulance station.
- Attention for our hospital and local health services.
- Climate action and environment.
- Affordable housing and hard work for homelessness.
As an independent, Lou will work with either Liberal or Labor Government to strongly advocate for the needs of Finniss and get the outcomes we need.