Dr Andrew Coates

@ashonthewebb

Candidate for Wanguri

Hi, I'm Andrew. I'm an environmental scientist researching ways of reducing the impacts of introduced species on nature.

As an scientist, I know how important a healthy environment is for our livelihoods. We have internationally renowned nature on our doorstep that brings in hundreds of millions of dollars from tourism.

Labor and the CLP are happy to put our favourite swimming holes, fishing spots and walking tracks in danger, just so big corporations can turn a profit. The Greens will put a stop to fracking that poses a huge threat to our health and waterways.

We will listen to the demands of the community and protect Lee Point Binybara. And we will put an end to political parties accepting corporate donations.

As a scientist, I value policies that are backed by good research and evidence. I’m fed up with the major parties twisting or ignoring the facts to misinform all of us. They do it on fracking, they do it on climate and they do it on the best approach to community safety.

 

I’m so excited for the Greens to become a voice in the Territory Parliament that speaks directly for all of us in the community. There’s a genuine buzz in this campaign. Instead of talking the NT down like the other parties, we’re focused on the things we love about this place.