Greens Federal Senate Candidate Lee Rhiannon and Greens ban campaigner
Jack Mundey today launched the Federal candidate for Watson, Burwood
Councillor Christine Donayre at Lakemba station. The diverse crowd of
supporters included members of the newly formed 'Tamils for Greens'.
‘I am excited about the Greens campaign and look forward to offering
the people of Watson with a real alternative”, Ms Donayre said.
the people of Watson with a real alternative”, Ms Donayre said.
Ms Donayre is of Peruvian background and a mother of 3 who has lived
most of her life in Western Sydney. She stood for the Greens in
Watson at the 2007 Federal election.
most of her life in Western Sydney. She stood for the Greens in
Watson at the 2007 Federal election.
“In Watson, the Greens will be focusing on refugees, low-cost housing
and climate change.
and climate change.
“The Greens believe we should exercise compassion towards people who
are fleeing their home-country under threat of persecution.
are fleeing their home-country under threat of persecution.
‘The Greens are aware that members of the community can feel that the
discussion about asylum seekers can bring unwanted and irrelevant
attention to our hardworking communities in the south west of Sydney.
discussion about asylum seekers can bring unwanted and irrelevant
attention to our hardworking communities in the south west of Sydney.
“Asylum seekers are people, not political footballs to be passed
around between the major parties to secure electoral advantage.
around between the major parties to secure electoral advantage.
“The Greens will push for more Federal funding for low-cost, good
quality safe housing to counter soaring housing costs and overcrowding
faced by many in our community.
quality safe housing to counter soaring housing costs and overcrowding
faced by many in our community.
“To improve our quality of life and pass on a safer climate to our
children, Australia needs to transition to a low-carbon economy.
children, Australia needs to transition to a low-carbon economy.
"The Greens are the only party willing to make the decisions and put
forward the policies to realistically achieve this,: Clr Donayre said.
forward the policies to realistically achieve this,: Clr Donayre said.
Greens Federal Senate Candidate Lee Rhiannon said, “I have worked
closely with Christine and she makes a passionate and active Greens
candidate.
closely with Christine and she makes a passionate and active Greens
candidate.
“As an Union organiser Christine is committed to workers rights.
"She has a proven track record on Burwood Council that includes protecting
heritage items and conservation areas like Tilba, working to secure more
open green space and fighting over-development,” Ms Rhiannon
said.
said.
For further information:
Christine Donayre - 0412 188 232.
Lee Rhiannon - 0427 861 568
Photos available on request
http://greens.org.au/watson
Christine Donayre - 0412 188 232.
Lee Rhiannon - 0427 861 568
Photos available on request
http://greens.org.au/watson