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Green Light Candidates

Genevieve Dawson (Greens)

I am standing with the Greens because I believe in a better future for all children. I see the Greens policies as a source of hope; a hope for integrity and transparency in politics, hope for bold, brave changes to make our country and communities fairer, and real environmental action. 

I am a mother, an artist and a marriage celebrant. I also work in early childhood education and community events. I have had the joy of marrying couples all around South Australia, and so have a great appreciation for the natural beauty of Kangaroo Island and the Fleurieu Peninsula. 

My partner and I travelled to Kangaroo Island after the bushfires of 2019-2020 to help rebuild burnt fences, and I have seen the devastation and community resilience first hand. 

I spent much of my teenage years in the Adelaide Hills, and have now returned from living interstate to rent a home in Bridgewater with my young family.

I have spent the majority of the last decade working with young children and families. I now run a hills based community Kindergym and meet families every week who are struggling to cope with the cost of childcare, living and housing while raising small children.

I will be a voice for my community, for those who are afraid of the changing climate and are looking for considered and caring leadership.

 I’ve lost many friends to struggles with mental health, so an issue close to my heart is bringing mental health care into Medicare, along with dental care. The greens continue to fight for this, to fight for free access to GPs, and to address a huge contributor to poor mental health; the housing crisis.

Rebekha Sharkie (Elected Independent)

Rebekha Sharkie MP represents the regional electorate of Mayo in South Australia, including the Adelaide Hills, the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island.

First elected in 2016, Rebekha is the first woman to represent the electoral region and is now the longest serving female House of Representatives crossbench member since Federation.

Rebekha works hard to Make Mayo Matter and follows the principle of always putting her community first and being their independent voice.

Issues championed by Rebekha in the Parliament include aged care reform, climate action, regional housing, employment and infrastructure, political donation reform, gambling reform and honesty, integrity and accountability in politics.

During her time in Parliament Rebekha has served on a number of Parliamentary Committees including the Standing Committee on Education, Employment & Training, Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, the Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities, the Minister for Indigenous Australians’ Parliamentarians Working Group.

Currently Rebekha is a member of the Select Committee on Workforce Australia Employment Services, the House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture, the Parliamentary Education Office Advisory Committee and the Selection Committee.

In July 2022, Rebekha was appointed to the Speaker’s Panel and is the first female crossbench member to be bestowed this honour.

Rebekha lives in the Adelaide Hills with her husband Nathan and Great Dane Lulu, and is a mother to three adult children.