OUTSTANDING GREEN LIGHT CANDIDATES

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Dr. Verity Cooper

GREEN LIGHT CANDIDATES

Katie McCusker

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Green Light Candidates

Dr Verity Cooper (Independent)

Verity qualifies as an Outstanding Green Light Candidate

1) If elected to Federal Parliament, I will be supporting real action to reduce fossil fuel use, expand rapidly renewable energy transition, and support measures to reduce methane and carbon pollution, as a matter of urgency. We need to do everything we can in the next 10 years, to avoid the critical tipping points that signal environmental disaster for this planet. 

2) I support the application of the 3Rs, the Climate Rescue Accord and the Green Transition , to inform, when relevant, my position and advocacy on legislation and policies. 

I’m running as an Independent because Sturt deserves an Independent federal representative who can be trusted to put the interests of our communities first. 

We need someone who listens, cares about people, not party politics, and knows how to get things done. 

I’ve lived in Sturt for over 30 years. As a local GP, I’ve served this community and truly understand its needs. I’ve built trust with people by working alongside them to tackle their healthcare challenges and find real solutions together.

Over the past few decades, trust in politicians and our democratic institutions has steadily eroded, and I’m committed to changing that.  

I’m not a career politician – I’m a real doctor, not a spin doctor.

I’m a mum, a small business owner, and part of a family with deep roots in South Australia. I understand the daily struggles small businesses face, from rising costs to navigating complex regulations.

Free from party politics – I’ll focus on our community

I understand the frustration felt by many that our political system lacks transparency and accountability – trust in politicians is at an all-time low. 

I’m not tied to any political party. 

I’m committed to integrity in government and free to focus on what really matters; practical solutions for Sturt.

Verity is part of the Community Independents Project

Katie McCusker (Greens)

I was born, raised, and continue to live in the suburbs of eastern Adelaide. One of my first jobs was pouring drinks at the Kensington Districts Cricket Club! Now I’m raising my beautiful son here as well.

I’ve dedicated my life to fighting for our community, and have worked as a renters advocate and public health administrator. I’ve seen first hand the impact that the cost of living crisis is having in our area.

As someone who cares deeply about our community, it’s devastating to see how many people are struggling to make ends meet. Instead of tackling the problems people face, both Labor and the Liberals are serving their corporate donors and allowing them to make massive profits at the expense of people.

Change is possible. Sturt is one of the most winnable seats for the Greens in the nation. If just 1 in 10 people change their vote at the next election, the Greens will win Sturt.

Change is already happening. I ran for Sturt last election and the Greens vote reached new heights. I then ran in the Dunstan by-election, a state electorate that overlaps with Sturt, and again the Greens vote was unprecedented. We have worked hard to get to this moment.

But I didn’t do it alone. Far from it! I was supported by hundreds of passionate Greens volunteers. Our messages were amplified by conversations at people’s doors, corflutes on fences, and flyers in letterboxes.

I will continue to advocate for renters and stressed mortgage holders, take on the big supermarkets and end price gouging, push for an end to new coal and gas projects, and make the big corporations pay their fair share of tax, so we can use that money to fund world class health and education.

We are already building a huge people powered campaign in Sturt. Can you sign up to volunteer with us?

The major parties are funded by big corporations, but we are backed by people. If you’re able, please chip in.

And finally, if you want change, the first step is voting for someone who will fight for you.

I hope I can count on your vote.