Corangamite/Federal Election 2025
OUTSTANDING GREEN LIGHT CANDIDATES
GREEN LIGHT CANDIDATES
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You can learn about how to effectively use Traffic Light Voting Guides for the upcoming Federal election by following this link to our video and familiarising yourself with its instructions:
Here’s how you can make climate a compelling issue locally.
Hand out Traffic Light A5 How to Vote cards at polling booths. Phone or text 0427 580 803 to arrange for print ready artwork tailored for your electorate.
This is particularly effective to help add extra reach to Green Light independent campaigns and draw in swinging voters. Vote Climate One’s assessment of candidates has the elevated status of being fiercely independent.
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Green Light Candidates
Kate Lockhart (Independent)
Kate qualifies as an Outstanding Green Light Candidate
Kate Lockhart, agricultural scientist
Kate’s roots in regional Australia run deep. She spent her summers working on her family farm in central Victoria, driving a dusty harvester to help fund her university studies. Today, she balances a career with raising two daughters, while her son pursues a teaching degree at Deakin University.
With a diverse professional background, Kate has lived and worked in China, Thailand, and Europe, gaining a global perspective. Yet, she remains deeply committed to the Australian way of life – one where access to education and healthcare ensures opportunity for all.
“We must stand by our communities in times of hardship and crisis,” says Kate. “I will fight for real cost-of-living relief and make secure housing a priority. My pledge to voters is clear: I will listen, work hard, and focus on what matters most.”
Kate has spent years advocating for better services and infrastructure, actively engaging in local community groups. Now, she wants to bring that same dedication to Canberra as the next Member for Corangamite.
Kate is passionate about gender equality – frequently leading community grant applications and implementing projects that create opportunities for women and girls. She recently completed a 12-month fellowship on women in leadership and local governance and is ready to apply her expertise and life experience in Parliament.
“The Community Independents movement is built on action– on climate, gender equity, integrity, and transparency. These values are what I have worked for my entire life. I want to bring real, practical leadership to Corangamite that aligns with these principles,” Kate says.
Commitment recognised
Kate moved to the Bellarine almost 20 years ago to settle, reconnect with regional communities, and raise her family. She directly experienced the transition of Bellarine’s economy after Alcoa’s closure 11 years ago, as the region adapted from heavy industry to a growing network of small businesses in construction, health, and education.
She is acutely aware of the growing pains caused by rising populations and lagging infrastructure, particularly in public transport.
As a volunteer, Kate has dedicated her life to community service – from supporting local sports clubs to working with villagers on sustainable food solutions. Her commitment was recognised with the City of Greater Geelong Women in Community Life Award for Climate Action in 2023.
Closer to home, she actively contributes to Bellarine Landcare, Drysdale Soccer Club, and Peninsula Sharks Football Club, while also playing tennis for Ocean Grove. She remains deeply involved in her daughters’ education, serving on their school councils, while also supporting her very independent mother and her connection to local services.
Kate Lockhart embodies dedication, service, and a commitment to building a better and more sustainable future for Corangamite.
Kate endorses the 3Rs and supports the Climate Rescue Accord
Harley Mackenzie (LCP)
Harley qualifies as an Outstanding Green Light Candidate
Harley Mackenzie, owner and Managing Director of HARD Software is a specialist in trading, optimisation and risk management solutions. With expertise in data analysis and consulting, he has worked extensively in the energy sector and aviation software development. A strong advocate for renewable energy and policy reform, Harley is committed to driving innovation that supports sustainability and a cleaner future.
Passionate about humanitarian causes and medicinal cannabis, Harley believes in evidence-based policy and practical solutions that benefit individuals and communities. His technical expertise, combined with a dedication to fairness and progress makes him a powerful advocate for change.
Beyond his professional work, Harley is also an amateur musician playing the tuba and bass guitar. He brings the same creativity to problem-solving in complex markets as he does to his music—combining logic, adaptability and innovation.
As a candidate for Corangamite, Harley is focused on policies that empower individuals, promote sustainability and advance smart, progressive solutions for the future.
LCP endorses the 3R’s and supports the Climate Rescue Accord
Mitch Pope (Greens)
I’m a dedicated advocate for climate action, housing justice, and community empowerment. As a young renter, passionate environmentalist and community leader, I recognise the importance of the natural environment to our local community.
As an eco-tour guide and environmental campaigner I bring a unique perspective to tackling the climate crisis, advocating to end new coal and gas projects and protect our coastlines for future generations. I also understand the challenges faced by renters and young people struggling with rising costs and unaffordable housing.
I’m committed to bold solutions like capping rents, taxing big corporations, and investing in public renewables and essential services to create a fairer future. With a proven record of grassroots campaigning and a deep love for our community, I’m ready to bring an energetic, authentic, and determined voice to parliament for real change. Vote 1 for Greens.
CHANGES TO TRAFFIC LIGHT ASSESSMENT GUIDE WARNINGTRAFFIC LIGHT VOTING GUIDE ASSESSMENT WARNING
The team at Vote Climate One may change our Traffic Light voting advice right up to shortly before election day. For instance it is very difficult to access ranking information from parties or candidates who have no public email, phone number or little internet profile. In these cases, we apply the precautionary principle with a Red Light ranking until further information and commitment to climate rescue comes to hand.
Please contact us if you have local information which could effect our rankings. Phone Rob 0n 0427 580 803
The major parties have let the Australian public down when it comes a serious policy commitment to action on the ecological and climate crisis. Consequently, we have assessed both the Labor party and the Coalition as Red Light parties. Nevertheless, in relation to our Traffic Light Voting guides, the Labor party has been ranked orange ahead of the Coalition which remains a stubborn Red Light proposition.
The House of Representitives
Labor is ranked Orange for the House of Reps. The opportunity for a Green Transition, sparked by the influence of a progressive cross bench holding the balance of power in a Labor minority government, is our bet bet for climate rescue.
The Senate
Likewise our senate Traffic Light Voting Guides also promote Labor ahead of the Coalition using an Orange Light status. This stategy will help discourage the worst senario for climate action which would result from a combative Coalition/right wing party majority in the senate.