Blair/Federal Election 2025
Anthony has lived in Queensland for 30 years and brings extensive life experience to the table. He has worked in mines and quarries, pharmaceuticals and overseas with the United Nations and NGOs. Closer to home he has volunteered to feed the homeless and supported democracy by manning election booths.
A long-time cannabis law reform advocate, Anthony has been active in court support, rallies and key events like MardiGrass and MedCan. He was an ALP branch president pushing for cannabis reform, but when his calls were ignored, he joined Legalise Cannabis Queensland (LCQ) as a foundation member—a party that truly represents the people’s voice. He went on to serve as LCQ President for three years before retiring.
Anthony is deeply concerned about the high cost of cannabis medicines, forcing patients to either go without or risk arrest. He believes drug-driving laws unfairly punish medical users and police resources should be focused on real crime.
Legalising cannabis would have huge benefits for Blair and Queensland—from reducing crime to creating jobs in a thriving hemp industry. Anthony is committed to fighting for fairer laws and ensuring cannabis users are treated with justice and compassion.
OUTSTANDING GREEN LIGHT CANDIDATES
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GREEN LIGHT CANDIDATES
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Green Light Candidates
Anthony Hopkins (LCP)
Anthony qualifies as an Outstanding Green Light Candidate
“I want to wake up lions. Hemp is the solution to many of the challenges we face daily.”
Ramon Granados is a passionate advocate for industrial hemp and its potential to transform industries and communities. With over 30 years of experience in Planning and Project Controls for large-scale, multi-billion-dollar EPCM projects, he brings a wealth of expertise in delivering sustainable solutions.
As the founder and CEO of Hemp Engineering Pty Ltd, Ramon leads innovative engineering solutions that drive cost-effective, environmentally friendly industrial hemp projects. His work spans the entire hemp value chain—from seed selection to hempcrete homes, hemp-based plastics, batteries, and textiles.
Ramon holds a Civil and Environmental Engineering degree from the Florida Institute of Technology, USA, and is fluent in English and Spanish. He is a dedicated promoter of hemp events and initiatives, striving to position hemp as a key player in Australia’s sustainable future.
LCP endorses the 3R’s and supports the Climate Rescue Accord
Paul Toner (Greens)
This election will focus on the cost of living but we cannot ignore that we need to act now to save the environment we live in. We need to create a society that cares for everyone and to have an economy that allows us all to thrive and not just struggle to survive.
The Greens have real, well-planned policies, not just slogans and distractions, to address the challenges of climate change, cost of living, access to affordable housing, health, education and more
Unlike the major parties, the Greens don’t take donations from big corporations, so I will represent you, not vested interests.
We will tax big corporations fairly and use that money to build hundreds of thousands of good quality homes through a public property developer. We’ll regulate mortgages to ensure that banks don’t grow profits while Australian home owners struggle to pay their mortgages and we also freeze rents and cap increases for those renting.
We will fully fund Medicare, including dental and mental health. Public schools will be fully funded and we will help parents with the extra cost of education. Australians should not not have to face a choice between health, education, housing or food.
The Greens will make groceries cheaper by breaking up the duopoly power of Coles and Woolies and stopping corporate price gouging for essentials. We’ll take back control of our economy by bringing key infrastructure and services into public ownership.
A protected and sustainable environment would enable rural areas of Blair to be both a food bowl and a tourist destination for Queensland and beyond. A fairer and caring society would make our region a safe and thriving place for young people to grow and mature while also meeting the needs of our older community members.
Together, we can make it happen. Will you join me?