After conversations with her customers, Georgie Dragwidge has decided to run for parliament on a platform of integrity in politics, climate action and support for small business, social welfare and education. | chloebooker springst
contacted multiple times for comment.Foley, who has held the seat since 2007, backed Taylor, saying the Southbank resident had a strong background in sustainability, local government, education and representing working people.
“In [the 2018 election], the state Labor brain was able to hold back the green surge,” he said. “[But] given what’s happened in the recent federal election, we may see a resurgence of the green vote.” Samaras said Dragwidge would have a chance if she could convince Labor, Greens and Liberal voters to vote for her instead.
Michael was also once a Labor Party member and union official, but left both in his late twenties. He recruited now transport minister Ben Carroll, who gave a eulogy in parliament when he died.
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