About Debbie Robertson

Debbie Robertson, the Greens candidate for Mt Druitt has lived in Shalvey for over 24 yrs.

She is married with four children. Debbie is very active in local issues. She is a member of
Halinda P&C, Bidwill RAG and Australians for Reconciliation.

Her main issues are climate change, workers rights, affordable housing, youth issues, domestic violence and mental health issues.

How Debbie Robertson will make a difference

Housing

• Have at least 10% of all new housing developments affordable (no more than 25% of income) for low and middle income earners.
• Make rent more affordable.
• Change tenancy laws to restrict rent increases and protect tenants rights
• Adequate funding for emergency, youth and refuge accommodation and long-term supported accommodation for those who have high needs eg. the mentally ill.

Education

• Address the $140 million shortfall in school maintenance. Improve facilities at local schools eg. Air-conditioning, computers, libraries and school halls. Reduce class sizes.
• Increase before and after school services and 2 years free preschool.
• Fund more school counsellors and student support services.
• Greatly increase resources for children with special needs and learning and behavioural difficulties.
• Additional funds for TAFE and an end to course fees and charges

Health

• Reduce emergency dept. waiting times by training more Doctors and Nurses.
• Increased funding for mental health services to satisfy acute and community care needs and including a mental health unit at Mt Druitt Hospital.
• Improved access to dental health care for all.
• Improve access to drug and alcohol treatment programs.
• Upgrade Mt Druitt Hospital.
• Improve respite and services for carers.

Workers Rights

• Protect as many workers as possible from Howard IR changes. Debnam has promised to hand NSW workers rights over to Howard.
• Protect the rights of injured workers to receive fair compensation for workplace injuries.
• Support the right of workers to take industrial action and collectively bargain. • Legislative protection of casual workers from exploitation.

Transport

• More user friendly (airconditioned, wheelchair and stroller accessible) buses with more frequent and night-time services.
• No Private Tollroads and an extensive light-rail network for the whole of Sydney.
• One ticket travel and extend concession fares.
• Address transport equity in Sydney by extending public transport options in western Sydney

Climate Change

• Phase out polluting coal-fired power stations. There is no such thing as ‘clean coal’.
• No nuclear power stations. They are unsafe, inefficient and will have to be heavily subsidised by taxpayers. Wind and solar are a much better, cleaner option.
• Support renewable energy options by providing greater rebates for solar panels, hot water systems, energy efficient appliances and rain water tanks.
• Protect open spaces and local native bushland.
• Reduce vehicle emissions by improving the public transport system.

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Lee Rhiannon is the Greens lead Upper House candidate. For seven years. Lee has been a powerful and successful voice in the NSW parliament for public transport, an end to developer donations to political parties and the rights of communities. She exposed the Cross City Tunnel deal and campaigned to stop new coal mines. More



John Kaye is the second on the ticket. John is an expert on clean energy solutions to global warming. He is also a campaigner for public schools and TAFE and is an effective opponent of privatisation. More