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Below is Traffic Light Voting advice for Mount Gambier. 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.

Outstanding Green Light Candidates

Martin Godfrey is the Legalise Cannabis candidate for Mount Gambier.

Martin, known to many as Marty, is a full time carer for his mother. He has previously worked in both the construction and funeral industries, bringing practical experience and a strong work ethic to everything he does.

In his spare time, Marty runs the Meat Pie Appreciation Group on Facebook and YouTube, building a community around one of Australia’s favourite traditions.

He is a long time volunteer for the Legalise Cannabis South Australia Party and is passionate about sensible cannabis law reform.

Martin is standing to give voters in Mount Gambier the opportunity to have their say on fair and evidence based cannabis laws, including ending discrimination against prescribed medicinal cannabis patients who are not impaired and are following their doctor’s instructions.

He also supports the development of a thriving hemp industry in South Australia to create jobs, strengthen regional communities and boost tourism.

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James Thomson is the Animal Justice Party candidate for Mount Gambier.

James Thomson is a semi-retired English teacher who has lived in the Mt Gambier electorate (Tarpeena) for 63 years.

James is a passionate advocate for animals and nature and has been actively involved in campaigns to end duck shooting for many years, including participating in the SA Government’s Duck Shooting Inquiry, where he provided local insights around the harm that duck shooting does to ducks and the local waterways.

James believes that much more needs to be done to preserve wildlife and habitat in South Australia, and that animals and nature need far better representation in Parliament. He also believes that people living in aged care facilities should not be forced to separate from their companion animals, and that these facilities should be equipped to house companion animals.

As the Animal Justice Party candidate for Mount Gambier, he would advocate for a ban on duck shooting in the state, support efforts to restore and maintain local wetlands, advocate for elderly people living in aged care and their companion animals, and call for increased health funding in the region.

He enjoys reading and walking his adopted greyhound.

Green Light Candidates

Hi, I’m Sharon Holmes.

I attended Reidy Park Primary and Mount Gambier High schools and I have lived here nearly all my life. As a local family & criminal defence lawyer and relief teacher, I have had plenty of opportunity to notice people struggling – and also to appreciate the power and strength our community can generate when we unite and work together to protect our rights and our environment.

Mount Gambier politics is in a time of transition. And needs a shakeup. Both major parties are putting the interests of their big corporate donors ahead of our community. 

Voting for me is voting for: 

• Improved rental availability and options for first home buyers
• Finding and retaining regular teachers for our classrooms
• Better transparency in our councils
• Increased opportunities for employment and small business 
• More local GPs and access to allied and mental health services
• Improved care for our elderly and people with disabilities
• More thoughtful policy for the Mount Gambier Gaol
• Protection of our beaches from erosion
• Managing the algal bloom
• Reducing waste and improving recycling options for our soft plastics
• Improved community and state public transport
• Extension of our bicycle trails
• Action on climate change
• No fracking
• A fairer and more inclusive community. 

If elected, I will work passionately for our community. Living shouldn’t cost us the earth. 

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