2025-01-24
Today, the ACT Greens have announced Dani Hunterford and Sam Carter as their candidates for the seats of Fenner and Bean, adding the new faces alongside Isabel Mudford for Canberra, Christina Hobbs for the Senate and Jo Rocke for the Senate.
Elected directly by a grassroots, community membership made of nurses, teachers, retail workers, and more, ACT Greens candidates running this election have genuine connections to the people they would represent in Federal Parliament.
“As a community sector advocate and a postgraduate at the Australian National University, I've seen firsthand how government policies can shape the lives of everyday people, for better or worse,” said Candidate for Canberra, Isabel Mudford.
“But unfortunately, over the past three years our local representative, Alicia Payne, has consistently voted alongside the least progressive Labor government in living memory - failing to advocate for the changes Canberrans want and need.
“Meanwhile, instead of working for you, the two major parties have been taking millions in donations from big corporations. These corporations donate because it gets them results - all the while our community struggles with the cost of living.
“Unlike the major parties, the Australian Greens refuse to take donations from big corporations. Our movement is powered by everyday people—volunteers from all walks of life. Because of them, we work for the community, not corporate interests.”
“This election, Canberrans have a real choice — more of the same, or community candidates who will listen to the voices in our city, and push for ambitious action on climate, housing, health and the environment.
The seat of Canberra is a pivotal battleground for the ACT Greens this election. The party are set to build on their strong previous performances in the seat. In 2022, the ACT Greens secured Canberra as a two party preferred contest between themselves and Labor.
Last year the ACT Greens announced Isabel Mudford for the Seat of Canberra alongside former United Nations humanitarian worker, Christina Hobbs as lead candidate for the Senate and educator and policy advisor, Jo Rocke for the Senate.
Quotes attributable to Dani Hunterford:
“As a young person, a renter, and a passionate advocate for change working in harm-reduction in the not-for-profit sector, I know that this election presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for us to make real change,” said Candidate for Fenner, Dani Hunterford.
“But while our community is struggling with the cost of living, the major parties are supporting new coal mines and giving tax breaks to big corporations.
“It's pretty clear, this election, nothing changes unless your vote does - a vote for the Greens will hold Labor to account and keep Dutton out.
Quotes attributable to Sam Carter:
“As a Paralympian and advocate for people with disability, I've seen how government decisions can impact the livelihoods of so many in our community, no matter who they are,” said Candidate for Bean, Sam Carter.
“But instead, Labor and the Liberals prioritise corporate interests over the needs of ordinary people, leaving renters and people struggling with the cost of living behind.
“By voting Greens in this election in any seat, you can elect community members who will fight for fairness and equality—fight for a future that puts people first.”
Media Contact: Alia Armistead, Campaign Manager — 0430 100 294