Hammond
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Below is Traffic Light Voting advice for Hammond. 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.
Outstanding Green Light Candidates
Hi, I’m Ruby Eckermann
Ruby Eckermann is a foundation supporter of AJP SA. She is a practising Podiatrist in Murray Bridge, working and living within the Hammond Electorate. Ruby has a particular interest in promoting positive animal welfare outcomes in regional and rural areas. She is Chair of Murraylands Animal Welfare Watch Inc, an education-based group focused on responsible pet care and the avoidance of animal neglect. Ruby is a keen proponent for the introduction of Veticare, continued action against live export, compulsory cameras in abattoirs, and real compassion for farmed animals.
Green Light Candidates
Hi, I’m Nichole Palachicky
I’m excited to be your Greens candidate for Hammond. I’m running as I believe the Greens have a unique opportunity to turn South Australia around.
The privatisation of state assets and the reversal of foundational tax reforms has prompted me to act. I am proud to be a first cousin, twice removed, of W.B. Rounsevell, who played an instrumental role in the development of the 1884 Income Tax Act. This connection deepens my commitment to restoring the principles behind that act, as I have seen firsthand how critical these changes are for our democracy.
My background is deeply rooted in community service, with experience in the Department for Child Protections anti-poverty teams, financial counsellingand the South Australian Housing Trust. I’ve engaged across all housing sectors, including government, defence, social, and private, allowing me to understand the diverse needs of our community.
As the recipient of a National Service Medal from the State Emergency Service, a former security patrol officer within Hammond and surrounds, and the daughter of a career soldier, I am also concerned about our emergency response, security and defence capabilities.
It is my social responsibility to stand with the Greens and ensure that South Australians are informed, thus empowered to vote for a new, exciting and well connected South Australia.
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.
- Stop new coal and gas.
- Expand publicly-owned renewable energy.
- End the billions in handouts to coal, oil and gas corporations.
- End native forest logging.
- Lower power bills by transitioning to more reliable, clean energy.
- Subsidise solar & batteries for homes & businesses.
- End fossil fuel subsidies for all industries except agriculture.
- Save koalas and our wildlife from extinction.
- Create thousands of jobs during the transition.
- Provide grants and low-interest loans to help households and small businesses electrify, install solar batteries, and cut emissions and energy bills.
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
