Senator Kerry Nettle

Bio

Kerry Michelle Nettle (born 24 December 1973) grew up in Marsfield in the north west of Sydney. She first got involved in campaigning during protests to stop the M2 private tollway from being built in her local area.

Her Transport activism focus continued while Environment Officer at the UNSW Student Guild, where she was involved in campaigning to protect the Eastern Suburbs light-rail corridor, and against the Eastern Distributor. After completing her Environmental Science degree, Kerry co-ordinated a state wide conference on public transport, and was involved in Reclaim The Streets activities. She then joined the Jabiluka Uranium Mine Blockade, acting as a media spokesperson for four months.

Kerry joined The Greens in 1998, and was part of the campaign team for the successful election of Greens MLC Lee Rhiannon.

In May 2000, Kerry left her job as a youth worker and headed to East Timor, where she worked for two months as a volunteer with the Asia Pacific Support Collective.

After returning to Australia, she was pre-selected as The Greens NSW lead senate candidate. Kerry has also worked with trade unions and community groups,  and is well known for her role in campaigning against corporate globalisation.

Contact

Ground Floor
111-117 Devonshire St
Surry Hills NSW 2000
Ph: (02) 9690 2038
Fax: (02) 9690 2041
senator.nettle@aph.gov.au
www.kerrynettle.org.au

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