Our Manifesto - Lewisham Green Party

Yesterday, No Northern Incinerator Wollert presented a petition with 2,500 signatures against the planned incinerator. Ironically, the Victorian Minister for Energy, who introduced the policy, also signed it. It’s rich to see state and federal Labor MPs publicly opposing these incinerators in their own backyards while quietly backing the very policy that allows them. Perhaps they’re worried about losing votes if their constituents see them pushing these dangerous, toxic projects. But let’s be cl

Treaty has passed the Victorian Parliament 🎉🖤💛♥️ This marks the first time since colonisation that a treaty between First Peoples and a state or federal government will become law in Australia. This treaty will ensure that First Nations people in Victoria are consulted on any legislation affecting them, and able to hold the state government accountable for their commitments. This is something that generations of First Nations people have fought for. In my speech I also acknowledged the work o

Saddled up in solidarity with @hacsu and mental health workers outside Parliament today, standing together to raise concerns over the latest Victorian Public Mental Health Agreement. The government’s latest offer doesn’t address key issues like staffing ratios, wage parity or the needs of the workforce. We’re losing staff from the mental health system, and a decent pay deal will be part of the solution. | Tim Read MP