Bellamy to run as an Independent for Robertson

Long-time Central Coast resident Lisa Bellamy will contest the seat of Robertson as an Independent in the Federal election, with a firm commitment to protecting the Central Coast way of life, prioritising community well-being, and ensuring a healthier future for the region.

A mother and grandmother, Bellamy’s background spans small business ownership, community advocacy and environmental conservation.

An accountant, she has managed Revenue Accounting at  the University of Newcastle, currently serves as President of Kariong Progress Association, and volunteers with a wildlife rescue organisation.

She says her lived experience shapes her vision for change.

“I have rented publicly and privately on the Central Coast and owned a home,” she said.

“I’ve felt the struggles of running a small business and raising children on my own.

“I understand what it means to make ends meet, and I know firsthand the challenges locals face every day.”

Bellamy said a strong future for the Central Coast must balance economic growth with protecting the very things that make the region special, the natural environment, community health, and food security.

She said decades of short-sighted, developer-backed politics have left the region vulnerable to overdevelopment, poor planning and environmental destruction.

“For too long, politicians have traded away our community’s future for quick profits that benefit a select few,” she said.

“We should be leading the way in responsible development—not allowing reckless expansion that destroys our natural surroundings and creates more problems than it solves.”

She said the growing issue of traffic congestion, loss of bushland and skyrocketing housing costs were all symptoms of a political system that prioritises corporate donors over everyday Australians.

Bellamy is also committed to tackling the housing crisis and holding major parties accountable.

“How can we justify endless population growth when the fastest-growing demographic of homelessness is older women?” she said.

“It’s disgraceful; we need leadership that puts Australians first – before developers, before foreign investors, and before party politics.”

Lisa Bellamy

She said decision-makers should prioritise redeveloping underutilised spaces rather than bulldozing the country’s last wild places.

“A healthy community starts with a healthy environment,” she said.

“We need fresh air, clean water, and local food that isn’t genetically modified or controlled by big corporations.

“Yet, politicians keep approving developments that destroy our green spaces, and they’re failing to protect our food systems from corporate greed.

“We should be investing in local farmers and food producers, making it easier for families to access fresh, healthy food that’s grown right here.”

Bellamy said she was backed by an army of committed locals fighting to put community and environment back on the agenda.

“While I appreciate that it’s unlikely that I will outpoll the major parties, I’m really hopeful that by people supporting me, we can send a strong message to Labor, Liberal and the Greens, that we truly are looking for meaningful change, not just your typical slogans in the lead up to elections from people who are completely out of touch with what it means to be an Aussie battler,” she said.

She said if major party candidates refuse to commit to real, tangible change, she will not be directing preferences their way.