Hi! I’m Giz Watson, and I’m delighted to be your Greens candidate for O’Connor this election.
I’m a former WA state MP who has devoted my life to protecting WA’s environment, advocating for social justice, and creating a peaceful and just world.
I’ve also long been committed to action on the climate emergency, which continues to escalate while the major parties continue to fail in their responsibility. The Greens are the only party calling for the urgent responses needed to prevent catastrophic and irreversible damage to planet and people.
In the South West, I see the damage that is happening to the environment through a drying climate and less predictable weather patterns, particularly in our forests. Maintaining the health of WA’s unique native forests and woodlands is vital in the fight against climate change.
This election we have a real opportunity to get more Greens into parliament to push the government further and faster on the climate and environment, as well as other urgent crises impacting the people of O’Connor, like the cost of living and housing.
A better future is possible – but we have to make it happen together.
See you out on the campaign trail!