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Ben van der Wijngaart

The Australian Greens candidate for Gilmore

Greens Candidate, Gilmore NSW

Why I am standing

Australians need a strong Green voice in Parliament to speak out with common sense and integrity on social, economic, environmental and agricultural issues. I want to give Australians hope that the problems we face are solvable and that the future can be secured for our children

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Important issues in my electorate

Economic effects of climate change
Retention of rural land for agriculture
Access to equitable health services
Affordable housing
Nuclear power station at Jervis Bay

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Important policy documents

- Meaningful action on climate change based on science and economic responsibility "Reenergising Australia"
- A national water management plan
- Funding public education
- Managing depleting (Peak) oil
- Reestablishing fair workplaces
- Affordable housing
- Affordable and equitable access to health care

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Contact Details

Other Candidates

BLAKE, Simon - CCE
BRUMERSKYJ, Bohdan - CDP
* GASH, Joanna - LP
GREENHALGH, Brett - FFP
HUNT, Warwick - CEC
NONE, Of - IND
RAMSEY, Kevin - LDP
REILLY, Neil - ALP

* incumbent

Previous Elections

Ben has also been a candidate in the following elections:

New South Wales Election 2007
Federal Election 2004