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 ! Socialist Alliance is committed to a sustainable urban environment. We will fight for the rights of
working people, pensioners, migrants, indigenous communities and the environment.
We say that the resources of Greater Geelong City Council can be better used to benefit all residents, providing much needed services
and cleaning up our environment. We would expand council democracy so that residents have a direct say in the big issues affecting us.
all.
Our Policy Priorities:
Free & frequent public
transport
Council must call on the state government to extend
dramatically public transport in the region. This
would have an immediate effect on reducing carbon
emissions. I would demand:
v A light rail connection between Geelong,
Bellarine & Surfcoast
v Buses every 10 minutes
v Buses that connect with train se rvices
v Review and overhaul the inefficient, indirect
routes that we currently have
v Trains every 30 minutes to Melbourne in off
peak times
Make Geelong a Climate
Action Council
Using a combination of wind and solar power and
improved energy efficiency, Geelong could
dramatically reduce its reliance on coal fired power.
Retooling FORD, supporting the construction of a
solar panel factory and other sustainable projects
would provide alternative and green employment
opportunities to the growing army of unemployed
manufacturing workers in Geelong. I would
demand:
v Zero emissions now!
v Capture storm water and implement other water
saving measures
v Support community food gardens
v Environmental standards for all new building
approvals.
Council Must Serve the
People
Let’s demand a Council that puts people before profit
and ordinary people before developers. We need to
bring back all council services into council hands. I
would introduce:
v a referendum on any issue if 10% of residents call
for it and
v a community consultation process that allows
residents to set council planning and budget
priorities
Planning
Local council must employ sustainable practises and
policies while increasing community participation. I’d
like to see a discussion about the use of the Geelong
Golf Course land. Why can’t we keep it in public
hands for housing or recreation? There are no public
BBQ facilities in this ward for one thing!
Housing
We need a lot more public housing for low income
earners. Council and the State government need to
invest and consult widely. All new residential and
commercial developments should contain at least
20% low rent housing. We need strict council
monitoring of developers with no loopholes.
Workplace Rights
The council is an extension of the community
and should set an example with workplace
rights and standards. It should not use anti-
union laws to drive down wages and
conditions or to harass workers.
The idea that this is good management that
saves money is completely wrong. Councillors
have a right and responsibility to take an
interest in employment conditions in our
community.
I was disgusted by the attacks on workers in
the infamous SteakGate affair.
“I've known Bronwyn for over ten years now.
She's been a great union activist fighting for the
rights of her fellow workmates. I'm sure she'd
bring the same energy and determination to
campaigning for the rights and well-being of her
local community. She wouldn’t just be a good
representative; she'd be an out on the ground
activist as well.”
Sam Wainwright, Fremantle
City Councillor and member
of Socialist Alliance and the
Maritime Union of Australia
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