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Below is Traffic Light Voting advice for Giles. You can print it, or alternatively, use you phone for access as you cast your vote. Profiles for Green Light Candidates and their policies will be added below as we complete our candidate assessments.

Don’t forget how important your vote in the Legislative Council is to creating a Fair Future for all South Australians.

Green Light Candidates

Hi, I’m Alex Taylor

I’m running in the State Election for the everyday Australian. I want to see government action that supports the quality of life for the diverse communities of urban and regional South Australia.

I’m a soil scientist in my daily life and spend most of my time developing ways to support our agricultural and conservation industries. I understand the importance of fertile soils and rich biodiversity in our regional areas and want to take action that supports sustainable agriculture for our communities and environment. The electorate of Giles hosts a huge source of our agricultural industry as well as key resource and arts industries. I believe that the Greens have the best policies to continue supporting the wellbeing of our communities with focus on driving down the cost of living, cheaper healthcare, and free education for our children. I want to see Giles communities thrive, not struggle under the leadership of the major parties.

I’m a young person and new to the world of politics. However, I have spent the last decade in volunteer roles that support the community. I have been a surf life saver since 2013 and understand the importance of coastal communities that are on the frontline of public wellbeing. Additionally, I have dedicated extensive amounts of time in environmental and social advocacy spaces, fighting for the rights of our diverse communities and the people doing it tough. My dream is to continue in the research industry to create reliable evidence for farmers and conservationists, always focussing on community support.

I’m running in this upcoming election because I’m tired of the narrative that we only have two options in Australian democracy. For decades, the two major parties of Australia have failed the general public, causing the cost of living crisis, natural disasters such as the algal bloom and droughts, and the strongarming of industries such as the Whyalla steelworks. I want to represent a party that puts people before profits, that’s why I chose the Greens..

This moment demands strong climate action.

If you’re worried about the climate crisis, you’re not alone.

Millions of us are worried about rising power bills, environmental destruction and protecting our families from extreme weather. 

Labor has approved over 25 more coal and gas projects while in office, while the Liberals’ commitment to fossil fuels remains stronger than ever.

Both take millions in donations from coal and gas corporations to fund their election campaigns. They’re working for their donors, not for people, our planet or the future.

With the Greens in the balance of power in the Senate, this parliament has a real opportunity to deliver strong climate action. 

Our plan for ambitious climate action

Our wins on climate and clean energy have shown what’s possible. Now it’s time to push further and lead the world in the move away from coal and gas.

1. Stop new coal and gas.
2. Expand publicly-owned renewable energy.
3. End the billions in handouts to coal, oil and gas corporations.
4. End native forest logging.
5. Lower power bills by transitioning to more reliable, clean energy.
6. Subsidise solar & batteries for homes & businesses.
7. End fossil fuel subsidies for all industries except agriculture.
8. Save koalas and our wildlife from extinction.
9. Create thousands of jobs during the transition.
10. Provide grants and low-interest loans to help households and small businesses electrify, install solar batteries, and cut emissions and energy bills.

https://greens.org.au/climate

Legislative Council Traffic Light Voting Guide

Here are Outstanding Green Light lead candidates for parties or groups in the South Australia Legislative Council

Lionell Pengilley… lead candidate for Animal Justice

Jessica Neis… lead candidate for Legalise Cannabis

Tammy Franks… lead candidate for the Tammy Franks group