GREENS E-BRIEF 205
Friday 16 May 2008
This E-Brief contains information about the activities of NSW Greens
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IN THIS E-BRIEF
1. From the offices of Greens MPs in NSW
2. Coming events involving Greens
3. What's on?
4. Hot website tips
5. Campaigns
6. Positions vacant
7. Contact details for Greens MPs
8. Submitting items for E-Brief
1. FROM THE OFFICES OF GREENS MPs IN NSW
(Full contact details for all Greens MPs in NSW are at the end of this email)
LEE RHIANNON MLC
lee.rhiannon@parliament.nsw.gov.au
FEDERAL BUDGET FAILS ON PEAK OIL
The federal budget showed that when it comes to NSW transport planning
the Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese is blind to climate
change, peak oil and record petrol prices. The Minister has grossly
mismanaged his billion dollar budget by directing approximately 75
percent of available funds to roads not public transport.
http://lee.greens.org.au/index.php/content/view/2541/50/
http://www.villagevoice.com.au/article/20080502/NWS03/805020310/-1/nws/Council+backs+Green+calls+for+Federal+transport+funding
Last week I outlined the Greens Peak Oil Response Plan Bill in parliament:
http://lee.greens.org.au/index.php/content/view/2276/61/
MP's ALLOWANCES
This week I met with Judge Boland, head of the Parliamentary
Remuneration Tribunal, to discuss the Greens submission on politicians'
allowances. We have called for all unspent Electoral Allowance to be
returned to the public purse, and for the $60,000 annual mailout
allowance given to Lower House MPs to be scrapped. MPs have two other
allowances that can be used for printing and mailouts. The
Auditor-General's report just released effectively supports our
position. It showed that spending from this allowance spiked just prior
to the March 2007 election.
http://lee.greens.org.au/index.php/content/view/2542/50/
ABORIGINAL ELDERS' INVITE
I was pleased to accept an invitation from the Dharriwaa Elders Group
to visit the Walgett region to inspect the impact of opal mining. I
spoke in parliament about the potential damage to Aboriginal heritage
and the environmental impacts of these mining activities.
http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/200805/s2241724.htm
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/13/2242756.htm?site=westernplains
POLITICAL DONATIONS
News that hundreds of companies failed to disclose their donations to
political parties is further proof that it's time for a complete
overhaul of political funding. The NSW Election Funding Authority has
referred 800 companies to the crown solicitor.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/03/2234446.htm
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/pubs-pay-10000-to-be-in-audience/2008/05/04/1209839456337.html
When I spoke in the Upper House on developer donations issues in the
Shoalhaven region Rev Fred Nile moved to stop me speaking. In his
attempt to make out that I was releasing confidential information given
to the donations inquiry, the Christian Democratic MP effectively
disclosed his own links with the issues I was reporting on.
http://nowra.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/secret-dossier-on-donations-outed-by-nile/769559.aspx
http://nowra.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/donor-bonus/767223.aspx
GRAIN ON RAIL DEAL SHOULD BE PUBLIC
An interim solution has finally been found to a crisis created earlier
this year by a private rail operator pulling out of hauling grain to
NSW ports for export. I called on the government to release details of
the deal.
http://therural.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/back-on-track/766468.aspx
IAN COHEN MLC
www.iancohen.org.au
ian.cohen@parliament.nsw.gov.au
PROGRAM OF APPLIANCES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE (PADP)
Ian moved a motion in the Upper House as part of a campaign with NGOs
to prompt the government into action, calling for a minimum of an
additional $13.5 million per annum to fix ongoing problems with the NSW
Program of Appliances for Disabled People (PADP). In a wealthy state
like NSW it’s simply not acceptable to keep people with a disability
waiting up to two years - in some cases - for essential equipment. There
have been plenty of studies to identify the problems, now we need some
action. The next state budget provides an opportunity for the
Government to put their money where their mouth is.
HUNTERS HILL
Ian's motion to examine the radioactive waste at Hunters Hill in Sydney
was successful. A Parliamentary Committee will now look at and report
on the Radium Hill uranium smelter, and in particular:
(a) any rehabilitation or remediation of the site previously undertaken,
(b) the extent of contamination and radioactivity levels,
(c) the impact of any contamination on public health and the environment,
(d) the appropriateness of the Government’s planned remediation
strategy, and
(e) disposal of waste from the site.
'CALL FOR PAPERS' ON GM FOOD CROPS
The Primary Industries Minister has thus far been elusive on the
question of exactly why he approved GM canola for commercial
cultivation in New South Wales. As attempts to extract this information
from the Minister have failed to date, Ian has put a motion to the
House to release papers detailing the reasons why the Government
approved the crop. We expect the motion to be voted on when Parliament
resumes in June. Given the gravity of public interest on the issue of
GM food crops and the talk of more GM crops in the pipeline, it's
critical that the Government's initial decision is forensically
examined.
SYLVIA HALE MLC
www.sylviahale.org.au
sylvia.hale@parliament.nsw.gov.au
GOVERNMENT AND OPPOSITION GO TO WATER ON POLITICAL DONATIONS
Given an opportunity to do something concrete about political donations
by supporting the Greens bill to ban donations from developers, the
Government and Opposition this week went to water.
The Opposition squibbed it by moving that the bill be referred to a
committee, and the Government appears to have been so embarrassed by
its record of delivering development approvals for Labor Party donors
that it couldn’t find anyone willing to speak on the bill.
Debate on the bill will continue on Thursday this week.
http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/hansart.nsf/V3Key/LC20080508005
CALL FOR ICAC TO INVESTIGATE CORRUPTION OF THE PLANNING SYSTEM
Last week I delivered to the Independent Commission Against Corruption
a 300-page brief containing evidence of a pattern of developers who
make political donations getting favourable treatment at both local and
state level.
The evidence uncovered by Greens researchers strongly suggests that political donations are corrupting the planning system.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/greens-take-allegations-to-icac/2008/05/04/1209839456328.html
TALLAWARRA HOUSING PROPOSAL TO TEST NEW WOLLONGONG ADMINISTRATORS
Last week in parliament I criticised a proposal to rezone land
currently zoned for environmental protection to allow for a large
residential development next to a gas-fired power station at Tallawarra
near Dapto.
The site should not be developed for housing. There is no sewerage
capacity, water or electricity available to this site without major
government expenditure. It will be a car-based suburb with no local
school. The company (TRUenergy) may want to maximise its profit from
the land it bought, but it is clearly not in the public interest for
the Tallawarra land to be rezoned.
Wollongong City Council has been discredited in the eyes of the
community. The rezoning proposal for Tallawarra will provide an
important test of whether things are changing in Wollongong or whether
it is to be business as usual.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/08/2238920.htm?site=illawarra
JOHN KAYE MLC
www.johnkaye.org.au
john.kaye@parliament.nsw.gov.au
GREENS PUSH AHEAD WITH BILL TO SNOOKER POWER SELL-OFF
After much manoeuvring, the Greens were able to restart debate on our
“No Mandate, No Privatisation” bill to ensure that changes in ownership
in the electricity industry cannot proceed without the agreement of
both houses of the NSW parliament. The debate drew statements of
support from two ALP MPs before debate was adjourned by a tightly
contested procedural motion. The bill’s continued passage through the
Upper House is a reminder to the Iemma government of the internal
opposition to the sell-off within their own party and the overwhelming
support for public ownership in the community. John is intending to
bring the Bill back on when parliament sits in early June.
http://www.johnkaye.org.au/campaigns/energy/public-power-not-private-profit/support-the-no-mandate-no-privatisation-bill
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/13/2242687.htm
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/14/2244517.htm
BIG GREEN PRESENCE AT MAY DAY RALLY HIGHLIGHTS OPPOSITION TO SELL-OFF
The massive Greens turn out at the May Day anti-privatisation protest
put even more pressure on the Iemma government to abandon their plans.
The decision of the ALP conference to oppose the sell-off underlines
splits within the party. John pointed out false and misleading
information in former Prime Minister Paul Keating‘s pro-privatisation
propaganda in the Sydney Morning Herald that followed.
http://www.johnkaye.org.au/media/keating-confused-on-power-sell-off-facts/
KURNELL’S DESAL WILL SQUANDER RENEWABLE ENERGY
The Iemma government’s announcement of a 20 year contract with a wind
farm is designed to hide the massive waste of energy in Sydney’s
desalination plant. John pointed out that the renewable energy could be
used to replace the output of coal-fired power stations, rather than
being squandered in the unnecessary and energy-hungry desalination
plant.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/environment/wind-farm-vow-to-power-desalination/2008/05/13/1210444436869.html
IEMMA GOVERNMENT DESERTS COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Funding cuts from both state and federal governments are driving many
adult and community education colleges to the edge of collapse with
devastating consequences. John released figures which showed that the
total budget has been slashed by $29 million over the last five years.
The NSW government shrank its financial commitment to community
colleges by a massive 57.1% over that period. This is a body blow to
the elderly, the unemployed and people seeking to improve their lives
and broaden their economic opportunities,
http://www.johnkaye.org.au/media/iemma-government-deserts-community-colleges/
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/frustration-mounts-as-college-cuts-bite/2008/05/08/1210131165913.html
KERRY NETTLE
www.kerrynettle.org.au
senator.nettle@aph.gov.au
BUDGET
Kerry joined the Greens federal team in crunching the budget figures on
budget night. Despite the rhetoric the big losers where not the rich -
who actually did quite well from tax cuts, access to home saver bonuses
and childcare rebates - but in fact the environment, pensioners and
students.
The Rudd government continues to gamble on coal whilst underspending on
renewables. Pensioners got no rise in their miserly pension and
students have no increase in their income support measures which have
been universally recognised as inadequate. The Greens called for a $60
a week increase in pensions, a multibillion dollar investment in
renewables and funding to bring student support measures above the
Henderson poverty line.
The budget delivered on measures to remove some discrimination against
same-sex couples, but when Kerry proposed to refer The Greens' Marriage
Amendment Bill to a standing committee for inquiry, the government and
opposition refused. Kerry will address the International Day Against
Homophobia rally outside Gloria Jeans on King Street this Friday.
2. COMING EVENTS INVOLVING GREENS
THE SYDNEY DEMOCRACY FORUM - “RELIGION: FRIEND OR ENEMY OF DEMOCRACY?”
Friday 23 May
3:00 – 5:00pm
Refectory Room H113
Quadrangle Building A14
University of Sydney
Speakers:
Dr. Geoffrey Levey, University of NSW
Shakira Hussain, Australian National University
Dr. John Kaye, Greens MLC
Topic: In defiance of the secularism thesis, which predicted the
increasing withdrawal of religion from the public sphere, in recent
years the public role of religion has been radically enlarged. This
seminar will consider the relationship between religions and democracy
from a number of religious and secular perspectives. Speakers will
reflect on whether we need to reconceptualise and reinstitutionalise
democracy in a ‘post-secular’ form, or whether the interests of
democracy lie in once again cordoning religion off from the private
sphere
We invite you to join us for drinks after the presentation. Please RSVP to c.tapper@usyd.edu.au either by email or telephone by Friday 16 May.
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MURRAY DARLING REGIONAL WATER FORUM
Saturday 17 May
10am - 4.30pm,
Canberra - Innovations Centre, Eggleston Road, ANU, Acton
(for map see http://campusmap.anu.edu.au/displaybldg.asp?no=124)
The morning will focus on issues including: the Murray Darling Basin,
mining, salinity, agriculture and water pricing; with speakers
including Senator Rachel Siewert, David Dumaresq & Daniel Connell
(ANU), Lee Rhiannon (MLC) & Councillors Cath Moore and Jeremy
Buckingham. This will then be followed by afternoon workshops for
Greens members focusing on elections, general campaigning &
positive industries.
Attendance fee: Around $10-$15 depending on catering
Accommodation: billeting (for billeting enquiries, please contact Fiona on 02 6205 0161, fiona.walls@parliament.act.gov.au)
The morning will be open to the public. The afternoon will be for Greens members only.
Please RSVP by May 12 to Fiona Walls on the number/email above.
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WORLD DEBT DAY PUBLIC FORUM
Monday 19 May
12:15 - 1:30pm
NSW Parliament House, Jubilee Room
Macquarie Street, Sydney
Debt Crisis to Food Crisis: Strengthening Australia’s response to
ongoing structural imbalances in the world economy. Join local and
international experts for a panel discussion and debate on the tenth
anniversary of the Australian Jubilee campaign against global debt.
Hosted by Ian Cohen MLC. Followed by light lunch refreshments
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RESCUE RAIL FORUM IN COFFS HARBOUR
Tuesday May 20, 6-9pm
The Blue Room, Coffs Ex-Services, Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour
The Rescue Rail Forum: Sydney to Brisbane Line is organised by the Mid-North Coast Greens and the Pacific Highway Alliance
Speakers:
Mark Graham, Ecologist (Regional Alliance for Sustainable Planning)
Associate Professor Philip Laird (Wollongong University)
Cr James Ryan (Total Environment Centre)
Lee Rhiannon MLC (NSW Greens)
Admission $10 includes supper & tea and coffee
Tickets available from Coffs Ex-Services (02) 6652 3888
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BOOK LAUNCH: THE WOMAN ON THE MOUNTAIN
Thursday 22 May
1-2pm
Rockdale Library, 448 Princes Hwy. Rockdale
Sharyn Munro (Upper Hunter Greens Convenor) is an award-winning short
story writer, and a frequent contributor to ABC Radio National’s Bush
Telegraph program. ‘The Woman on the Mountain’ is her first full length
non-fiction book in which she tells how and why she lives – solitary,
solar-powered and almost self-sufficient – in her mudbrick cabin on a
remote Wildlife Refuge in the Upper Hunter Valley. Books will be
available for sale and signing at the venue.
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GREENS SYDNEY FORUM: GLOBALISATION AT THE PRECIPICE?
31 May
Sydney Mechanics Institute, Pitt St, Sydney
Speakers include Frank Stilwell and Steve Keen. More details to follow.
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RUNNING FOR COUNCIL FOR THE GREENS?
2pm - 4pm Sunday 1st June Greens office 19 Eve Street Erskineville
Join us for a discussion of Greens policies at the forefront of the
upcoming Local Government elections. Hear Greens Councillors and MPs
talk about planning reforms, donations, climate change campaigns,
working with local community groups and more. Further workshops will be
held at the June 29/29 SDC and 20 July. RSVP to lesa@nsw.greens.org.au or call 0413581603 for more information. Check the members' website for campaigning information.
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INAUGURAL GREENS NSW FUTURES CONFERENCE – be part of it!
14 & 15 June
Port Hacking Conference Centre, Royal National Park
Join Greens members & MPs for a weekend of exciting and challenging
political debate about some of the big questions facing the Greens and
the planet. Set in a stunning location with onsite accommodation. Full
weekend packages and day rates are available. The conference outline
and registration form will be available soon on the members' website,
but mark it in your diary now. The future is in our hands.
For more information, email convenor@nsw.greens.org.au or call the Greens NSW office on 9519 0877.
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COOL THE PLANET – BITE BY BITE
Sunday 15 June
Wharf 8 Arrivals Hall Gate D8
53-59 Hickson Rd. Sydney
Lee Rhiannon is a special guest at the second Vegan Expo - Cool the
Planet Bite by Bite 2008 - alongside Darren Cordeux from Kisschasy,
Steve Kilbey of The Church and Lindsay McDougall of Frenzal Rhomb and
Triple J. The expo's theme is 'We can make a difference'. There'll be
live music and an eco-friendly fashion show at this family event.
Wander through animal and enviro group stalls, view vegan products and
enjoy vegan cuisine. All for $5!
3. WHAT'S ON
SOUTHWEST SYDNEY PROBLEM GAMBLING SUMMIT
Friday 16 May, 11am to 1 pm
Green Valley District Centre, 179-183 Wilson Rd, Green Valley
Speakers include:
Dr John Haw, UWS
Kate Roberts, Gambling Impact Society (NSW)
Rowan Cameron, AHA 'Gamecare' Manager
Echo Morgan, Multicultural Problem Gambling Service
Join us, and be part of the solution. RSVP to Bill Cashman, wcashman@bigpond.net.au, or 0403 139 825, www.gamblingsummit.org
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VOICES FROM BANGLADESH - CLIMATE CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT SPEAKING TOUR
Katoomba - 18th May
Muswellbrook - 19th May
Newcastle - 20th May
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to
climate change. Despite this, the Asian Development Bank is considering
funding what will be one of the largest coal mines on earth in northern
Bangladesh.
Prof. Anu Muhammad will be touring Australia from May 12-23 to talk
about the impact of climate change in Bangladesh and the struggle of
local groups to prevent the ADB funding destructive, climate-intensive
development projects. For full details, see www.aidwatch.org.au
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BOOK LAUNCH: THE CULTURAL COMMONS OF HOPE
Friday, 16 May, 6pm
Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe
The Cultural Commons of Hope will appeal to those attempting to
understand why many of today's challenges are so entrenched, as well as
those involved in environmental and social justice struggles both
locally and internationally. Author Dr James Arvanitakis is a lecturer
in the Humanities at the University of Western Sydney and a member of
the University's Centre for Cultural Research. He is also a research
associate with the Centre for Policy Development.
RSVP: http://gleebooks.com.au/default.asp?p=events/launches4_htm#James_Arvanitakis
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WILDERNESS ACTION GROUP: 'EFFECTIVE ACTIVISM' PRESENTATION
Tuesday 20 May at 5.55pm
The Wilderness Society, Level 64-76 Kippax St, Surry Hill
On the 20th of May Nick Apoufis, Convenor of 'Australian Politics'
(on-line studies) at Macquarie University, will discuss what motivates
people to become involved in activism, what are some of the more
effective communication approaches and what factors cause some people
to move from receiving information to becoming active. He'll also look
at some of the new strategies such as e-activism and how activists can
use this more effectively to convey information and increase community
participation in social change.
This will be practical knowledge derived from cutting edge research!!
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DAM BUSTERS NIGHT
Wednesday 28 May, 6pm - 8pm
Newcastle Town Hall, Hunter Room
Launch of the Save the Williams River Coalition
Help stop Tillegra Dam
Speakers, music, food, prizes, merchandise
More information: www.notillegradam.com
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FABRIC OF SOCIETY DINNER AND CELEBRITY ART AUCTION
Thursday 29th May at 7pm
Paddington Town Hall
In support of the FairWear Campaign. Involving and empowering garment
outworkers the FairWear Campaign works to improve the precarious
conditions and low rates of pay that these highly skilled women
experience
Tickets $70 per person. To book and purchase tickets please email mvogt@awatw.org.au
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DESIGN WORKSHOP FOR BANNERS AND POSTERS.
Sunday 1 June
12 noon – 5pm
Newtown Neighbourhood Centre
Come along to a session of planning, designing and drawing of banners,
posters and flyers for future demonstrations and events. Street theatre
and web site participants are also welcome. It is intended to be a
relaxed, cooperative and guided workshop which will provide an
opportunity to exchange ideas. It is also hoped to establish an
improved network of artists, designers and participants to help
facilitate an increased standard of visuals leading up to and during
street demonstrations. Talent is not a requirement because everybody's
contributions would be more than welcome. All you need to bring for the
day is an A3 sketch pad, lead pencil, pens suitable for both bold and
refined sketches, correction fluid, glue stick and adhesive tape.
Facilitator: Richard Gregory (Retired visual arts teacher and lecturer
and practicing illustrator and artist). Tel: 0411893241.
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A VISIT TO PIGFACE POINT: AN ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE EDUCATIONAL SITE
Sunday 1 June
Guided tour begins 9.30am
Pigface Point is a 10 minute walk from East Hills train station.
Pigface Point is being developed as an educational site that will
introduce people to these themes, especially the existence of workable
and attractive alternatives, ie. to "The Simpler Way". Pigface Point is
not a community -- Council zoning permits only two houses on the site.
The main purpose of the site is not to provide an example of how all
should live, but to have displays, models, etc, which point towards the
sorts of changes that will have to be made in our settlements, our
economy and in our technologies in order for our society to become
sustainable. Much material on the themes dealt with at Pigface Point is
located at http://ssis.arts.unsw.edu.au/tsw/
RSVP to F.Trainer@unsw.edu.au.
We do not charge for tours or courses. Please allow 2 –3 hours for the
guided tour. Bring children if you wish, and lunch for after the tour.
You might want to bring mosquito repellent and hat in summer, and/or
raincoat for walking through the bush.
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THE JAPANESE WHALES CASE: IMPLICATIONS FOR AUSTRALIA AND BEYOND
Thursday 5 June
3.30 – 7pm
Sydney Law School, 173-175 Phillip Street, Sydney
Presented by the Sydney Centre for International Law at the University
of Sydney. The event is open to all, but registration is essential.
Full details of the seminar and registration form can be downloaded via
the following link: http://www.law.usyd.edu.au/scil/pdf/WhaleForum5.6.08.pdf
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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AWARDS DINNER
5 June
6:45pm sharp
Eastern Pontoon, Circular Quay (for 3 hour harbour cruise)
Join us in celebrating the efforts of conservationists on magnificent Sydney Harbour
Book your tickets ($80/$65) by phone (02) 9279 2466
You can RSVP on the website, www.nccnsw.org.au
Nominate someone for an award now: please nominate an individual or a
group for an award by clicking above to find nomination forms on the
NCC website. Nominations close 23 May.
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CAMP FOR CLIMATE ACTION
July 10-15
Newcastle
The camp for climate action will be 6 days of inspiring workshops &
direct action aimed at shutting down the world's largest coal port in
Newcastle, just north of Sydney. If you are concerned about climate
change, and want real action instead of more hot air, then we encourage
you to come, bring your friends and family and get involved. Whether
you are old or young, a seasoned protestor or if you've never been to a
protest in your life, if you share our passion for climate action, then
climate camp is for you! See http://www.climatecamp.org.au/ for more details.
4. HOT WEBSITE TIPS
Racism Makes Me Sick campaign
http://www.antar.org.au/racism
5. CAMPAIGNS
PUBLIC POWER NOT PRIVATE PROFIT
On Thursday, Premier Iemma gave notice of 3 bills to be introduced in
June to give the government the power to sell the retail and generation
businesses of the electricity industry.
Their legislation is a direct challenge to the Coalition and Upper
House ALP members who could still stop the sell-off. Sale of the
generators has never before been on the government’s public agenda. The
Electricity Industry Restructuring Bill has now exposed their big lie
that all assets would remain under public control. It gives the
executive government the power to sell off the generators. Premier
Iemma and Treasurer Costa have thumbed their noses at their own party,
the unions, the parliament and the people of NSW.
Take action:
* Send a protest email to members of parliament to keep up the pressure on them – go to www.johnkaye.org.au/eprotest for details.
* Visit your local MP, especially if you are based in regional NSW, to ask them to oppose privatisation.
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KEEP IT LOCAL – PROTECT COMMUNITIES FROM DANGEROUS NEW PLANNING LAWS
The NSW Government is introducing new pro-developer laws that are
tipping the balance away from local communities towards developers. The
laws will not only drastically reduce funding for services like
libraries, parks and playgrounds but also take away your right to have
a say in local developments that affect you. The new laws haven’t been
approved so now is the time to help fight the pro-developer laws by
emailing your local MP.
Under the new laws, private companies will now be able to approve
residential developments. These companies will not need to notify you
and your avenues to object will be lost. The first you will know of
your neighbour’s major renovation is when the builders arrive at 7am
with the jackhammers! Once your sunshine and views are gone it’s too
late.
Help tip the balance back in favour of local communities by emailing your local MP here http://www.keepitlocal.org.au
6. JOB ADVERTISEMENTS AND VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
CAMPAIGN CO-ORDINATOR FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
The Greens NSW is seeking to appoint a Campaign Coordinator for the NSW Local Government elections to be held on 13 September 2008. There are currently 54 councillors in 34 councils across NSW and this election offers an opportunity to further increase The Greens representation.
The Campaign Coordinator will support local Greens campaigns with materials, logistics and media; develop state-wide media strategies and campaign events; and recruit and manage volunteers.
We are looking for a competent and committed individual with knowledge of and commitment to the policies and principles of The Greens. Ideally, you will have advanced written and spoken communication skills, an ability to work under election stress and detailed knowledge of local government issues. A proven track record in election campaigns is preferable.
For more details on the position, how to apply and a copy of the statement of duties, visit www.nsw.greens.org.au/get-involved/positions-vacant, email ianhehir@gmail.com with "Campaign Coordinator" in the subject or call Ian on 0423 278 980. Applications close at 10:00am Monday 26 May 2008.
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OFFICE OF SENATOR-ELECT SCOTT LUDLUM – CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Applications for one Canberra-based position are being sought from people with expertise in:
Graphic design and print production
Video editing
Computer animation
Online communications
A number of Perth-based positions (office manager, researcher, media coordinator, communications officer and personal adviser) are also available.
Please email all submissions to senate.applications@gmail.com
Expressions of interest close at COB, Monday May 26 2008.
7. CONTACT DETAILS FOR GREENS MPs
Ian Cohen MLC
ian.cohen@parliament.nsw.gov.au
www.iancohen.org.au
Ph 9230 2603 Fax 9230 2267
Sylvia Hale MLC
sylvia.hale@parliament.nsw.gov.au
www.sylviahale.org.au
Ph 02 9230 3030 Fax 02 9230 2159
Lee Rhiannon MLC
lee.rhiannon@parliament.nsw.gov.au
www.leerhiannon.org.au
Ph 9230 3551 Fax 9230 3550
John Kaye MLC
John.Kaye@parliament.nsw.gov.au
www.johnkaye.org.au
Ph 9230 2668 Fax 9230 2586
Senator Kerry Nettle
senator.nettle@aph.gov.au
www.kerrynettle.org.au
Sydney Office Ph 9690 2038 Fax 9690 2041
Canberra Office Ph 6277 3501 Fax 6277 5716
8. SUBMITTING ITEMS FOR E-BRIEF
We welcome your items for e-brief – please email justin.whelan@parliament.nsw.gov.au with no more than 100 words in plain text about your event or campaign (please see existing items for format).
CONTACT THE GREENS NSW
http://www.nsw.greens.org.au
office@nsw.greens.org.au
Ph (02) 9519 0877
Fax (02) 9519 2177
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