Hi, I’m Kirsty, your Greens candidate for Forde.

I’m standing for The Greens because I believe communities do have a voice and together our voice is stronger. The two old parties are no longer a choice if we want a sustainable, just and fair society - we can’t keep voting for the same two parties and expecting a different result.

I grew up in Bundaberg, and now I live in Logan with my family. My background is in family law dispute resolution.

I want to raise my kids in a safe and happy environment where they can grow up and follow their dreams. I passionately believe in a world where everyone is treated equally regardless of ability, gender or sexuality.  I want to see opportunity for all people, including those struggling with economic disadvantage, mental health challenges or less mobility.

Many people I speak to say that they feel like no one is listening to them. They feel their voice doesn’t count when decisions are made affecting their life, and the mega wealthy are getting richer, while it’s even harder for the rest of us to make ends meet. People are sick of politicians only improving their own positions, or helping their rich mates – they’re entirely out of touch with how the rest of us live.

I believe people thrive in communities that are built for all of us – with affordable and accessible housing, supported by employment opportunities, with quality education and health care. 

The Greens will make billionaires and big businesses pay their fair share of tax and use that money to make trips to the GP free again, and put dental and mental healthcare into Medicare.

We’ll build more public housing, cap rent increases and regulate the banks to make mortgage repayments more affordable. We’ll fully fund schools and scrap HECS to make university free again. By making it illegal for supermarkets to price gouge, we’ll bring down the cost of your weekly grocery shop.

The Greens don’t accept corporate donations. We don’t serve bigwigs. We help everyday Australians – people like you and me.

We are the only party standing up for everyday Queenslanders. 

This time, vote 1 Greens.