Franklin/ 2025 Tasmanian state election

Below is the Traffic light Voting Guide the team at Vote Climate One published to elect seven members for the Division of Franklin in the 2024 Tasmanian election. Our guides for the current election will be published after the ballot draw is declared on June 27th.

The team at Vote Climate One encourages all candidates to support the 3Rs and the Climate Rescue Accord to underpin any decisions in the Tasmanian parliament relating to action on the climate emergency.

If you have any information which may inform our candidate assessments please use our contact form at the bottom of this page or phone Rob on 0427 580803

Green Light Candidates

Candidates who have committed to supporting the 3Rs and the Climate Rescue Accord are on the top of our list as exceptional Green LightP

Peter George

Independent

George spent his working life as a journalist, starting out as a newspaper reporter and then as a reporter for the ABC in Hobart. Over many decades he worked as a reporter in Federal Parliament, as a foreign correspondent and as an ABC Four Corners reporter and producer. He was on the steps of Parliament House on the day when Prime Minister Gough Whitlam was sacked and spent many years working as a correspondent in the Middle East. George ran as an independent in the 2025 federal election, campaigning against commercial salmon farming. He came second in the seat with 42.2 per cent of the two-candidate preferred vote.

7 Independents launch a group ticket for Franklin

Peter George launches independent campaign for Franklin

Mend the Mess: “Four Pillars” on which to repair Tasmania

Peter George today launched his campaign for the seat of Franklin promising to hold Labor and Liberal parties to account for the corruption of our political system and unsustainable debt.

He is being supported by six strong like-minded independents.

“The destruction of Tasmania by these two zombie parties doing deals with the top end of town behind closed doors has to end,” Peter George said. That’s why I’m standing as an independent and that’s why six other independents are standing with me – to build a strong cross bench that will seek to lift Tasmania out of its present crisis.

“Under the zombie parties, Tasmania has been sold out and close to bankrupted. Unless the new parliament commits to fundamental change the next decade will be just like the dead decade of the 1990s, when Tasmanians were forced to suffer the consequences of irresponsible government, paying for its failures with their jobs, businesses and services.

“I want to begin the hard work of rebuilding Tasmania based on four pillars of hope and I will work with those who will work with me on raising these pillars on which a renewed Tasmania can thrive.

“The first and most urgent pillar is budget repair —ditching a $1.86 billion stadium, the Marinus link and irresponsible vote buying promises.

“Pillar two is social repair – a renewed focus on health, housing and education.

“Pillar three is island repair—no new salmon farms, a transition of salmon farming to land through a mix of rising taxation and subsidies if they move to land; an end to native forest logging; and a fair return to Tasmania from extractive industries.

“Pillar four is integrity repair—legislating for a proper Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) with teeth and ensuring greater transparency of government decisions.

“Tasmanians don’t trust the Liberals and can’t believe Labor. They’re corrupted, incompetent and untrustworthy.”

Mr George said his group of independents was not a party and would not become a party. “They’re simply good people who share the same concerns and same values. “If elected they will answer only to their own conscience and the electorate not corporate donors and that has to be a great outcome for all Tasmanians.”

Dr Rayne Allinson is a university lecturer, published author, and policy thinker who brings depth, clarity, and care to the big issues facing Tasmania. With a PhD in history and a strong background in education and civic engagement, Rayne understands how ideas shape lives – and why integrity in politics matters. She’s passionate about good governance, democratic renewal, and protecting what makes Tasmania unique. Rayne is proud to stand alongside Peter George as part of a team working to restore honesty, independenc, and accountability to our state parliament.

Louise Cherrie brings deep expertise and a no-nonsense approach to change. A successful business owner with a breadth of experience across mining, energy, ports, marine farming and major projects permitting. Louise believes our economic and environmental goals are wholly compatible — and she’s not afraid to speak out when Tasmania’s environment and interests are at risk. A former EPA Board Member and informed voice against open pen salmon farming, Louise understands both policy and the opportunities we’re missing — and she’s backing Peter George because she believes Franklin deserves a voice of strength, science and reason.

Chrissie Materia is a Woodbridge local, researcher and advocate for community health and wellbeing and environmental justice. With decades of experience in state and local government and in the community and not for profit sector, she has worked across climate change, rural health, and mental health services. A founding voice against destructive salmon farming, Chrissie is about putting people and the planet before politics. She brings integrity, evidence, and empathy to everything she does — and she’s ready to stand up for a more connected, caring Tasmania.

Kirsten Bacon With more than 40 years of experience in vocational education, Kirsten Bacon is a powerhouse advocate for young people, carers, and our environment. She’s Tasmania’s 2023 VET Teacher of the Year, a champion for women in trades, and a hands-on Landcare leader restoring Huon Island. As a full-time carer for her mother, Kirsten knows what it means to serve her community every day — and she’s ready to bring that same energy to Parliament. She stands for climate action, better support for carer, and real investment in health and education.

Andrew T Jenner is a former nurse and experienced Bureau of Meteorology professional whose career spans science, public service, and frontline care. Over 25 years, he worked across Australia and Antarctica in roles focused on environmental monitoring, logistics, and f ield leadership — gaining firsthand insight into the challenges of climate, coordination, and community resilience. Andrew brings a deep commitment to integrity, evidence, and environmental responsibility. He’s standing with Peter George to support a more accountable, community-driven approach to politics — one that puts people and the planet before parties.

Anthony Houston is a Tasmanian farmer and food producer who built a successful national business from the ground up. His journey has been one of learning and transformation — from conventional farming practices to a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical food production. After stepping back from day-to-day operations, Ant turned his focus to climate action. Inspired by young people demanding change, he joined fellow farmers working for climate action, trained in climate-smart agriculture, and became a public voice for solutions that support both farmers and the planet. He’s standing with Peter George to help lead Tasmania toward a future that’s fair, sustainable and driven by real leadership — not party politics.

Jehni THOMAS-WURTH (Animal Justice Party)

The Animal Justice Party has fully endorsed the 3Rs and the Climate Rescue Accord.

The following seven Green Light candidates are from the Tasmanian Greens. Their party has a strong poicy for climate action.

Carly Allen

Tasmanian Greens

Allen is a small business owner, designer and community organiser from Mornington.

Brian Chapman

Tasmanian Greens

Chapman is a former Clarence City Councillor and a retired PE teacher and recreation consultant. He has spent more than five decades campaigning for the environment, including as a member of the original United Tasmania Group, often referred to as the world’s first ‘green party’.

Gideon Cordover

Tasmanian Greens

Cordover is a Kingborough Councillor who works as a Chief Marketing Officer at a business development consultancy. After graduating from the NIDA, Cordover worked all over the country and overseas. He has served on the ABC Advisory Council and has been a board director of several not-for-profits, including local organisations such as Gymnastics Tasmania. He has also worked for the Heart Foundation and Anglicare and also in small business building tiny houses. He was elected to Kingborough Council at a re-count in 2019, and was re-elected in 2022.

Mark Donnellon

Tasmanian Greens

Donnellon is a software engineer based in Huntingfield who is an advocate for sustainable transport and technology access.

Owen Fitzgerald

Tasmanian Greens

Fitzgerald joined the School Strike 4 Climate movement in 2021, becoming the group’s organiser in 2022. He has been endorsed as the ‘face of the future’ of the Greens by former party leader Bob Brown. The 19-year-old was the declared Greens candidate for Franklin at the 2025 federal election but suspended his campaign after it was discovered he had inherited New Zealand citizenship, making him ineligible to sit in federal parliament.

Adi Munshi

Tasmanian Greens

Munshi is the manager of the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre with the City of Hobart, and a campaigner for sustainability and inclusion. He also founded a luxury travel company that curates tours for ‘discerning clients’.

Rosalie Woodruff

Tasmanian Greens

Dr Woodruff is an internationally renowned epidemiologist. She lives at Cygnet in the south of the electorate and with her partner ran a small design and building business focusing on domestic energy efficient buildings. She was an elected member of Huon Valley Council, and contested Franklin at the 2013 Federal and 2014 state elections. Woodruff was elected to the House of Assembly in 2015 at a recount following the resignation of Nick McKim, and took over as Greens Leader in 2023 after the resignation of Cassy O’Connor.