Former member of the Legislative Council (2006–2018)
Sue Pennicuik is a former member of the Victorian Legislative Council for the South Metropolitan Region.
Sue joined the Greens in 1996 because of the Greens’ commitment to social justice, democracy, peace and ecological sustainability – putting people and the planet first. She volunteered in many roles in her local area and at the state and national levels, particularly in policy development, as well as state and local campaign coordination.
Sue was elected to state parliament in 2006, 2010 and 2014, representing the Southern Metropolitan region of Melbourne where she has lived for almost 30 years.
Before entering parliament, Sue was involved in local community groups and worked for the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), where she coordinated national occupational health and safety (OHS) campaigns including tackling stress and bullying at work, safer working hours and banning asbestos.
Sue has degrees in arts and applied science, a diploma of education and a masters in environmental science.
Hi, I'm sue.
Hi, I’m Sue
As a Glen Eira councillor I have prioritised:
- Reducing council's carbon emissions to reach a zero target and save money without purchasing offsets.
- Protecting trees and other vegetation on public and private land to increase our tree canopy and biodiversity.
- Keeping our in-home aged care services council run.
- Creating and enhancing public open space, including purchasing the Elsternwick Club for a park and community use of the historic building.
- Responsible management of the Council budget to ensure financial sustainability.
I will listen to and work with the community and with our neighbouring councils and other levels of government to achieve the best social and environmental outcomes. My priorities for Glen Eira are to:
Support human-scale, sustainable developments that are in keeping with our local neighbourhoods, unique shopping strips and heritage places and are designed to improve our streets so they are safer and more accessible for everyone.
Lead local climate action: Glen Eira has made good progress but there’s still more to do in reducing emissions in council facilities and to help our residents and businesses to reduce their emissions and energy costs.
Improve waste management and move to a circular economy by making it easier for all residents and businesses to reduce, reuse, repair, refurbish and recycle more materials, including in construction and redevelopment.
Expand our parks and open spaces and increase our tree canopy on public and private land to cool our neighbourhoods and plant more native species to support local biodiversity.
Support our local arts, history and cultural events and festivals, including with our First Nations people.
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