Geelong Greens

Launch time tomorrow folks…6pm Join us!

Only 4 more sleeps! Join us this Friday evening as we launch our campaign to turn Victoria Green at the next Federal and Local Government elections! There are launch parties across the state, including one in my hometown Geelong, where we’ll hear from stellar council candidates .geelong and .jupiter.slater ! RSVP here: https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/event/register?id=15996&reset=1

‘What is our future?’: the Nauru detention centre was empty. Now 100 asylum seekers are held there The number of asylum seekers at the centre has been slowly growing, with fears they will spend years trapped on the island

Victorian Labor’s decision yesterday to approve gas extraction near the 12 Apostles was devastating. The climate science is clear: there can be no more coal and gas if we want to limit the very worst impacts of climate change.

Labor know this - which makes their decision all the more shameful.

We cannot allow our future, our kids’ future, to continue to be sold out.

Come down this afternoon to have a coffee with out Greens Council Candidates at the wonderful Rebecchi's

Announcing Greens candidates for the 2024 City of Greater Geelong Council elections.
Emilie Flynn for Kardina Ward, Joey Nicita for Hamlyn Heights Ward, and Maddie Slater for Corio Ward

While there are no refugees currently held in Nauru, and the Albanese Government has begun to implement the change to permanent visas for people who were granted temporary protection in Australia, there are several issues in Australia’s refugee policy which are still in need of address. Among them, is that up to 12,000 people remain in limbo after their applications for asylum were rejected in what the current government states was a flawed and unfair system.
This forum will explore the situation for these people and the action that needs to be taken to provide them with safety.

Speakers:
- Sr Brigid Arthur AO
Long time asylum seeker advocate and social justice activist, and co-founder of the
Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project in Melbourne.
- Ben Goulding
Senior Lawyer from Refugee Legal, Australia’s largest provider of free specialist legal
assistance to people seeking asylum, refugees and disadvantaged migrants.
- Geetha Ramachandran
Asylum seeker with lived experience of the Fast Track system.

The Geelong Greens is holding fundraising movie event this WED AUGUST 30 @ 6.30pm, at the Pivotonian Cinema CNR Moorabool & Verner St Geelong

RACHEL’S FARM

Rachel’s Farm is an uplifting documentary following Rachel Ward, who sets out to regenerate her northern NSW beef farm, with the help of experts and neighbors.

Geelong Green Movie Fundraiser Rachel’s Farm is an uplifting documentary following Rachel Ward, who sets out to regenerate her northern NSW beef farm, with the help of experts and neighbours. Rachel’s Farm is about the environmental threats we face, but it’s also the story of one woman’s resolve to tackle them head on, in...

Sarah's Office is holding a Sip and Submit event tomorrow, 3 June, from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Thanks to the efforts of the Greens, the Victorian government is holding an enquiry into the rental crisis.

At this hybrid online and in person event, Greens MP Sarah Mansfield will provide an overview of the inquiry's goals, how it can improve renters' rights, tips for making a submission and how you can help to make sure the government hears from as many renters as possible.

RSVP and you'll be sent a zoom link the day before the event, as well as the address if you would like to attend in person.

tact-vic.greens.org.au

Great to welcome our Western Vic at her officewarming in Geelong!

https://victoria.greens.org.au/grge_soc_20230308

Geelong Movie Night: TAR Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major German orchestra.

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Tune in to the live feed this Thursday to hear my first speech in parliament!

As the first Victorian Greens regional MP I’m so excited to represent the people of Western VIC. I will fight for the things we need to have healthier communities and a healthier planet - hear more in the speech!

Tune in tomorrow at approximately 2:30 pm to watch Sarah Mansfield - Greens for Western Vic’s first speech to Parliament 💚

Tune in to the live feed this Thursday to hear my first speech in parliament!

As the first Victorian Greens regional MP I’m so excited to represent the people of Western VIC. I will fight for the things we need to have healthier communities and a healthier planet - hear more in the speech!

2022 has been a massive year for the Geelong Greens. We've run a federal and state election, seen our local candidate, elected to state parliament, and celebrated our 30th anniversary as a political party. We have more elected representatives at every level of government than ever before.
The Greens remain very much a grassroots organisation. Our successes would not have been possible without our members' and supporters' hard work and dedication.
However you celebrate it, we can be proud of the year's work we've put in and the progress made.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy 2023!

Tune in to watch the opening of the 60th Parliament of Victoria. Our new members, including Sarah Mansfield - Greens for Western Vic, are currently being sworn in.
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Video | Parliament of Victoria Members and invited guests will be welcomed to Parliament House, all Victorians are invited to watch a live broadcast as the members meet in the chambers for the first time. 

We're beyond excited to see our local Greens member, Sarah Mansfield - Greens for Western Vic elected to represent us in the upper house.

A massive congratulations to Sarah, and to everyone who campaigned so hard to give Western Victoria such a strong, positive Green voice to the State government.

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Western Victoria has just elected Sarah Mansfield - Greens for Western Vic to represent them in the upper house 💚

Sarah is a local GP and has served as councillor for the City of Greater Geelong since 2017. She's committed to listening to the community and taking action together on the climate crisis, affordable housing, and creating an equal society for all.

This is a historic result - we’re heading into the next Parliament with a doubled party room and the first regional Victorian Greens state MP. Thank you to everyone who voted Green!

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How Victorian Labor's failure on upper house electoral reform undermines democracy Victorian Labor has had ample time to reform upper house voting - its failure to do so is a blight on democracy in the state.

Come one, come all to this free event to find out all about how to spread the word about your local Greens Candidates.

The State Election is rapidly approaching, let's mobilise! You'll be surprised at the impact you can have on the election results with minimal fuss and investment.

Community Campaigning Info Session Hey keen Greens! Here’s something you can do to help The Greens’ 2022 Election Campaign. Come along to this free event to learn:

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I'm so excited to announce I'll be the Greens' lead candidate for Western Victoria at the upcoming state election.

As a GP, councillor and parent, I'm driven to build a healthier and more sustainable community. I'm proud of what we've achieved since being elected to the City of Greater Geelong in 2017. Together, we've set ambitious climate and waste targets, committed to social housing initiatives, and pushed for safer active transport routes. I care deeply about my community, and I will continue to work hard as a councillor while I am in that role.

However, over my time in local government I've become increasingly frustrated. Our region is being left behind, and we need strong action at state level to achieve the necessary major improvements in public transport, affordable housing, rental affordability, and healthcare we deserve. We must tackle the climate crisis by replacing coal and gas with 100% renewable energy by 2030, and protect our precious 12 Apostles from gas drilling.

Western Victoria is one of the most desirable places to live in Australia - and I'm proud to call it home for me and my young family. But without urgent action we face critical threats to our livability.

It is an honour to be representing the Greens' at this election, and I thank our members for their support. Together, along with our community, we can make a difference this November.

I'll be setting up a separate campaign page, and keep this one for council-related posts, so please jump over and follow it! https://www.facebook.com/SarahMansfieldGreens/

Follow me on instagram sarah_mansfield_for_westernvic

This campaign will be a huge team effort, so if you can help in any way, head to
https://greens.org.au/vic/person/sarah-mansfield

Let's do this!

Photo: Christopher Hopkins/The Guardian

The climate bill has passed the lower house with Greens support.

You wanted us to push Labor to go further & faster on climate, and to improve & pass this Bill. That’s what we did.

The Greens ensured that the target is a floor not a ceiling, and that the Bill is “Dutton proofed” from future Governments.

We also made it harder to fund coal & gas by applying the target to many government agencies, and ensured greater transparency & accountability on the Climate Change Authority which will advise on climate targets.

Disappointingly, Labor teamed up with the Liberals to vote against Greens amendments to increase the target to 75% and to stop new coal & gas mines.

This is a climate parliament, the only thing standing in the way of more action is Labor and their fossil fuel donors.

We will ramp up our fight to stop Labor opening coal and gas mines.

Because it is the battle of the century and the battle of our lives and we need everyone to be in it. ✊

A fabulous way to spend tomorrow!

National Tree Day 🌳 is this Sunday, and we’re getting behind it by holding a local planting day from 9:30am on the Ted Wilson Trail at the rear of Haines Reserve, 1A Wilks Street in Hamlyn Heights.

Trees are an essential part of our environment, cooling our streets, absorbing carbon, providing habitat and bringing beauty to our city, which is why we planted more than 2,700 trees in 2020-21.

All members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend this event. Details 👉 geelong.link/PlantingDay

We’ve also launched a new Urban Forest Dashboard to share data about the more than 165,000 trees that we manage in parks, reserves and streets.

The Urban Forest Dashboard features a map of Greater Geelong, and you can zoom in to learn more about any city-managed tree – including species, age, health and size.

Visit the dashboard 👉 geelong.link/UrbanForest

📷: City of Greater Geelong arborist Daniel Robins with his daughters Emanuella and Estelle and Mayor Councillor Peter Murrihy - City Of Greater Geelong get ready for National Tree Day