Politics with integrity: why the Greens are different

All Greens Councillors are committed to The Greens values of ecological sustainability, grassroots democracy, social justice, and peace and nonviolence, but Greens Councillors are accountable to our local communities. We are bound by The Greens’ constitution to vote in the best interests of the community we are elected to represent, not a faceless party machine.
We don’t do deals, we don’t make decisions behind closed doors, and we won’t make promises we can’t keep.
The Greens never take donations from corporations or the gaming, liquor or property industries.
Our councillors make decisions based on evidence and principle, so you’ll always know where you stand. And you’ll always have our demonstrated commitment to hard work and honest discussion, whatever the issue. 

OUR PLANS AND PRIORITIES

Better Towns and Public Spaces

Better Towns and Public Spaces

Great public spaces are vital for mental health, community building and economic activity.We’ll make our town and village centres thriving, safe and inviting spaces, and maintain our public spaces so they can be a place for everyone. On Council, we will: Improve...

Better Roads

Better Roads

Our roads have really suffered during repeated natural disasters. We need to focus on getting them back up to standard. On Council, we will: Employ local road crews to keep jobs local, get roads back up to standard and repair them faster following disasters Increase...

Better Cost of Living

Better Cost of Living

We are in a cost-of-living crisis, and Council should be doing everything they can to ensure that everyday people can afford to live a good life. Most cost-of-living controls are in the hands of state and federal governments, but Council can take steps to make...

Better Youth Advocacy

Better Youth Advocacy

You deserve a council that advocates for the inclusion of all voices. Young people are underrepresented at all levels of government, despite being the future leaders of the Hawkesbury. Young people have continuously highlighted a lack of mental health support,...

In a letter-box near you…

In a letter-box near you…

We think that a really useful way of introducing our four candidates, so you can be really clear about who you are voting for, is through this brochure. All of the costs were raised through local supporters, members of our community concerned about the climate emergency, inequities in our society and our resilience as a community. Come along to the meet the candidates sessions and learn more.

Meet the candidate – Alison Heeley

Meet the candidate – Alison Heeley

Alison is a new candidate for the Bellingen Shire Greens, joining the ticket for the September local election. She has experience working in youth mental health, aged care, carer support and advocacy, community development, social housing, and community and local food resilience programs.

Stanmore Plan

Stanmore Plan

WE'RE CAMPAIGNING FOR...TOGETHER, WE’RE POWERFUL. People want strong action on the cost of living and climate crises, and a council that represents their values. Unlike Labor and the Coalition, we don't take corporate donations. The Greens are powered by people like...

Marrickville Plan

Marrickville Plan

WE'RE CAMPAIGNING FOR...TOGETHER, WE’RE POWERFUL. People want strong action on the cost of living and climate crises, and a council that represents their values. Unlike Labor and the Coalition, we don't take corporate donations. The Greens are powered by people like...