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Higgins Candidates Forum

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May 5, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Free
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Doctors for the Environment Australia along with Higgins Climate Action Network invite you to the Higgins Candidate Forum.

Thu 5th May 2022, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm AEST

Malvern Town Hall, 1251 High St, Malvern VIC 3144, Australia

Doors open at 7:00 pm for a 7:30 pm start.  Allow some time to peruse the the display stands.

Invited candidates:

  •        Dr Michelle Ananda-Rajah (Labor) accepted
  •        Sonya Semmens (Greens) accepted
  •        Dr Katie Allen (Liberal) awaiting formal response

COVID-19:  Compliance with Victoria’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements is a condition of entry

Climate action is good for the economy

Let’s engage with our Higgins candidates and find out how they would help Australia make the transition to a clean energy economy!

“Ambitious action to reduce emissions isn’t just criticalfor the environment, it is our path to a stronger and more competitive economy that delivers more jobs”.

                                                                              Jennifer Westacott, CEO, Business Council of Australia, Nov 2021

“If we’re smart, we could turn Australia into a booming manufacturing country based arounda low-carbon economy”.

                                                            Ross Garnaut, The Deal Magazine, The Australian, March 2020

Discover the candidates’ vision for climate progress

Where do they stand on these critical climate issues?

  • Science-based emissions targets
  • Any new fossil fuel mining and fossil fuel subsidies
  • Retiring coal and accelerating clean energy
  • Electric vehicle uptake policy
  • Developing new export markets in green steel and hydrogen

Join us for this evening of democracy in action

Your chance to ask questions!

Register now

Details

Date:
May 5, 2022
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://events.humanitix.com/higgins-candidates-forum/