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Charmian Eckersley

The Australian Greens candidate for Newcastle

Why I am standing

I am the pre-selected candidate for the Newcastle Greens standing in this election to help Kerry Nettle to be re-elected to the Senate so that the Upper House can play the reviewing role in Australian politics it should. I strongly support the Greens policy to withdraw Australian troops from the war in Iraq, which has shed the blood of 1 million people.

Climate change is another key area of concern that requires urgent action. We have the technology and skills to build renewable energy sources and need a government, which doesn't pander to obsolete and dangerous technologies, which are destroying our planet.

I am a believer in the value of collective bargaining in the workplace as it is only fair to have expert advocate bargaining to improve workers’ conditions of employment. While some may have the courage to bargain for them, many are left exploited, as shown by abuses under AWAS.

I believe ordinary people achieve extraordinary things. I am an ordinary person who loves Australia and wishes the best for its citizens, so that that they we can hold our heads high in the world and not feel shamed by our government; so that our children have the highest possible quality of life on a planet, left in at least as good condition as when my generation was born. By standing as candidate for The Greens, with policies, which are innovative and caring of community, I hope to be able to achieve extraordinary things for us all.

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Important issues in my electorate

Health: need to - improve access to doctors & reduce long hospital waiting lists need for- more allied health workers & mental health emergency teams
Education: need to adequately fund public schools, university and TAFE students. Students need income support and HECs should be removed.
Transport: need for integrated public transport system and continuous cycle lanes on all roads.
Environment – need to replace coal dependency with renewable energy – will help stop global warming and provide alternative employment .
Housing affordability – need to increase supply for both purchase and rental

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Important policy documents

The Greens have over 60 innovative policies in all areas of government care and responsibility that you can view at . I suggest you especially read those on Health, Industrial Relations, the Environment and Education as these are key areas of our campaign in Newcastle in this election. Copy & paste into your browser http://www.greens.org.au

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Contact Details

Other Candidates

BUMAN, Aaron - IND
CAINE, Milton - CDP
CURRY, Joel - IND
EAST, Malcolm - FFP
* GRIERSON, Sharon - ALP
HOLT, Noel - SEP
JOHNSON, Aaron - DEM
PAYNE, Geoff - SAL
WALKER, Krysia - LP

* incumbent

Previous Elections

Charmian has also been a candidate in the following elections:

New South Wales Election 2007