Australian Greens Policies

Dear Friends

Voting Green in both houses of parliament in 2007 is a clear, positive vote for a fairer, more environmentally sensible Australia. Most importantly, it is a vote to end the Howard dominance of the Senate.

This election, your vote in the Senate is more important than ever. The only way to guarantee a progressive and independent Senate is to vote Green. And regardless of whether we get a Rudd government or a Howard government, it is statistically impossible for Labor to win a majority in the Senate. Without the Greens holding the balance of power in the Senate we will be unable to repeal unfair workplace laws or take real action on climate change.

The Greens’ policies are based on fairness in society. We want a big boost to public health (by re-allocating the $3 billion which now goes into the private health insurance rebate every year) and to public education (an increase of $7 billion per annum would place Australia in the middle ranks of OECD education spending).

The Greens’ policies will create environmental excellence. We back clean, cheap energy efficiency, protecting the nation’s forest and woodlands heritage and making Australia a world leader in renewable energy. Labor and Liberal back more coal mines, uranium exports and logging of native forests.

Only the Greens oppose the $10 billion for more tax cuts for the richest 10% of Australians in this year’s budget. We would use that money for all Australians - such as tackling climate change, ensuring fairer workplaces and moving towards a national dental care program.

At this election assert yourself for a brighter Australian future by voting Green.

Warm wishes,

Bob Brown