Our beautiful bushlands, rivers, and wetlands are a big part of what makes the Hawkesbury so special. Protecting these environments is significant for mental and physical health as well as the maintenance of habitat and biodiversity. On Council, we will: Protect our...
Everyone’s voice matters. We’ll engage in active consultation where the community can come together to really have a say about services, how our money is spent, and what the future of the Hawkesbury will be. On Council, we will: Hold regular public meetings across the...
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...
On Albury Council The Greens will take action climate change and protect the environment by: Cooling and beautifying our streets with a minimum tree canopy cover of 45% Upgrading Council’s vehicle fleet and tools to modern, quiet, electric-powered models Ensuring our...
On Albury Council The Greens will tackle the cost of living crisis by: Increasing support for and expansion of council-run early childhood education Making pool entry free during school holidays Making pet desexing free for concession cardholders Extending opening...
On Albury Council The Greens will take action on housing affordability by: Supporting increased housing density in the CBD of Albury and close to public transport hubs Directly investing in the supply of affordable rental housing through: Identifying suitable parcels...
We have worked to improve Council’s response to climate change, phasing out gas and installing more renewable energy. Next term, we will work to: Cut Council’s emissions faster, saving even more money Help lower community-source emissions Better prepare communities...
We have worked to make Council more open and accountable, to increase affordable housing, and support local arts and culture. Next term, we will work to: Boost affordable housing supply Invest more in our parks, pools and libraries Expand affordable community meeting...
We have been a strong voice on Council to protect nature and conserve local heritage. Next term, we will work to: Protect our parks, reserves, waterways and rural landscapes, and the native animals they support Extend cat containment across Queanbeyan-Palerang Reduce...
Protecting our Environment Greens Councillors have a long history of standing up for the environment - often when nobody else will. The air we breathe, the water we drink and the earth we walk on can’t be taken for granted. Developer interests are often put before the...
Tackling the Housing Crisis The housing crisis is breaking people, and governments at all levels are tinkering around the edges instead of making the big changes we need to address housing affordability. Council is prioritising luxury housing for wealthy developers...
Bringing Down the Cost of Living We are in a cost-of-living crisis, and local governments should be doing what they can to ensure that everyday people can afford to get by. Locals are paying too much for essentials like food, housing and energy. Meanwhile, 1 in 3...
Taking Action on Climate Change Councils can lead the transition from fossil fuels to renewables. 2023 was the hottest year on record - it’s never been more important to elect Greens to all levels of government to push for further and faster action on the climate...
Making our Communities Accessible Everyone deserves access to community spaces and Council facilities. But right now, Council’s lack of action is locking vulnerable people out of our public spaces. The Greens have a long track record of standing up for people with...
Transparency and Integrity Council is the closest level of government to the community. The Greens believe that everyday people deserve access to the Council processes which affect their everyday lives. Locals should be at the centre of decisions - not politicians or...
