Victoria is a great place to live and work – a strong diverse economy, wonderful livable cities and the beautiful environment of our countryside. But in the last 4 years bad policy and lazy government means we have real problems to address. With our population growing by 1,900 extra people a week, our roads are clogged and our trains and trams over-crowded. The promised investment in public transport never happened. Irrational government laws have stopped the development of renewable energy in its tracks while our carbon pollution and power bills increase. Thousands are losing their jobs and the state government just stands by, no fight, no plan. leaving those workers facing an uncertain future. A vote for The Greens will start re-investing in Victoria to solve these problems and create new jobs. Rather than spend $15 billion on the East-West toll road we would re-direct that money to buy more trains and trams, build new rail lines and create more bus routes. We will remove the barriers to investment in wind and solar to get the renewable energy industry back on its feet. We will restore the cuts to the TAFE system and lead the needed changes in our economy to create prosperity. These problems cannot be fixed overnight but we need to start the investment now.
The Greens policies will:
• Cut travel times and over-crowding on public transport
• Drive the development of new clean industries
• Create new jobs at a time of increasing unemployment
Implementing these policies will be the price that the old parties will have to pay for Green support in the next Parliament.
I’m Malcolm McKelvie, and I’ve been a member of the Greens for more than 10 years. In my role as President of the Baw Baw Sustainability Network since 2008, I am committed to educating and inspiring local community members to make sustainability part of their everyday lifestyle.
Now I’m taking my passion for the environment to the next State Election as I stand as the Greens candidate for Narracan. As a long time Yarragon resident and a local doctor, I am very aware of the unique challenges facing this region, and I feel I am best able to represent the interests of the people of this area.
For this campaign to be successful, it will require the support and contributions of the community. We have a volunteer network who are organising brochures, flyers, signs, and helping me to get out among the locals and spread The Greens message.
We are seeking donations to help us meet our fundraising goal which will allow us to run a television and radio campaign in conjunction with other Greens candidates from the Gippsland area. We would welcome your donations to help us meet our goal. Goods or services could be used as prizes at a silent auction/trivia fundraiser, and cash donations are always welcome. As we are a registered political party, please keep in mind that your donation may be tax deductible.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 by 30 of August 2014. I ask for your support in this immense challenge. Your gift will make a difference and help us work towards a healthier, more sustainable future for our region. Please contact me with offers of goods or services for a silent auction or make cash donations to the Gippsland branch bank account:
The Greens Vic- Gippsland
BSB 633000
Acct 118133107
You can also donate through this link or sign up to volunteer. http://greens.org.au/vic/candidates/narracan
With thanks in advance for your encouragement and support,
Dr. Malcolm McKevlie
Candidate for Narracan
1 Campbell St, Yarragon
MOB: 0417364615 E: malcolm.mckelvie@vic.greens.org.au
For more information visit: vic.greens.org.au
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