2014-11-09
This year the work of the Policy Coordinating Committee has focused on finalising the first round of key priorities, continuing the development of new policies, and beginning the 2015 policy review process.
By Catherine Garner
This year the work of the Policy Coordinating Committee (AGPCC) has focused on finalising the first round of key priorities, continuing the development of new policies and beginning the 2015 policy review process.
Through the diligent effort of the committee members and the work of Greens members across all states and territories the AGPCC was able to present 10 key priorities for ratification at the special policy conference held in April. This represents the culmination of more than two years of work.
A further proposal is to be considered at National Conference in November to continue the work of providing direction to our federal parliamentarians regarding the key priorities.
Every year a central part of the work of the AGPCC is facilitating the policy creation process. In 2014 this work was focused on two policies, banking and finance, and industry. After much hard work by members, culminating in a policy workshop at the July National Council, the banking and finance policy was ratified while the industry policy has been set aside.
In preparation for the 2015 policy review the AGPCC has been working to put together a rigorous process. In designing the policy review the committee is striving to create a process which is transparent, accountable and accessible to members interested in providing feedback.
None of the work achieved by the policy committee would have been possible without the commitment of all the committee members. It has been a great pleasure to work with such dedicated individuals without whom this committee could not function.
- Catherine Garner, National Policy Coordinator
- Emily English, Party Room representative
- Patrick Tobin, ACT delegate
- Sylvia Hale, NSW delegate
- Adrienne Farago, NT delegate
- Tyrone D’Lisle , QLD delegate
- Matt Fisher, SA delegate
- Dave Abbott, TAS delegate
- Warwick Smith, VIC delegate
- Anthony Blond, WA delegate
In 2015 the work of the AGPCC will continue with a primary focus on the 2015 policy review. In order for this policy review to be a success it needs Greens members across the country to participate in consultation and feedback. If you are interested in getting involved in the policy review process you can contact your state delegate or the AGPCC convenor directly at policy@greens.org.au.