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:

Scroll further down this page to learn more about your local Green Light candidates.

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. You can then print the How to Vote card using your home printer or for larger numbers use the services of a commercial printer.

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.

Check out our how our team Federally assesses Candidates and Parties

Green Light Candidates

Manal Bahsa (Greens)

Hello, my name is Manal Bahsa. I am a lawyer and a passionate advocate for civil rights. I live in the heart of the Barton electorate. While I was born in Australia, my family’s diverse heritage has deeply shaped who I am—my mother is of Greek and Ghanaian descent, and my father is Lebanese.

To me, Australian democracy is about more than just elections. It’s about valuing the inherent dignity of every individual and ensuring everyone has the right to live free from oppression, discrimination, and fear.

For the past five years, I have worked at a legal centre, supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community. I’ve stood alongside them during some of the toughest times in their lives, fighting for justice and their rights.

At the same time, I’ve witnessed the growing struggles in Barton. Rising costs of living are making it harder for people to make ends meet. Many are forced to choose between paying their mortgage or affording essential items, while large corporations benefit from massive subsidies and record-breaking profits.

I am committed to addressing this inequality and becoming a voice in Parliament for the people of Barton. I pledge to stand with my community, work alongside them, and help drive meaningful change for a fairer future.

TRAFFIC LIGHT VOTING GUIDE ASSESSMENT WARNING

The team at Vote Climate One may in some cases change our Traffic Light voting advice right up to the day before election day. Here are some examples of the reasons for late changes.

• Sometimes it is very difficult to access ranking information from parties or candidates who are difficult to contact or have 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.
• Aside from climate policy, dodgy preference deals which will have a negative effect on the election of Green Light candidates can demote a Green Light candidate or party to Orange. Conversely a Red Light candidate or party can be promoted to orange if it can be seen that a preference deal assists the election of Green Light candidates.

Please contact us if you have local information which could effect our rankings. Phone Rob 0n 0427 580 803