State Election 2017 Brent Hampstead, Australian Labor Party Candidate for Glass House Phone – 0418 215 259
Facebook – laborforglasshouse Postal vote hotline – 0497 530 811 Email – brent.hampstead@queenslandlabor.org
Growing up in a housing commission house in Woodridge, I learnt the core values that drive me today. I learnt that sometimes in life you’re in a position to help others, but when tough times come knocking there’s no shame in accepting a helping hand yourself. I developed the belief that government should provide opportunity for us to learn and to prosper, but also be there to help the most vulnerable in our society. Living in a household where my mum supported the family, working night shift in a nursing home and my step-father spent a good deal of time unemployed, I observed the great dignity of having a secure job. These life lessons have guided me through my career and drive me today in my effort to become
your next member for Glass House. It’s time the towns and communities west of the Bruce got a fair go. Local jobs, health, education, funding for our community groups, developing cost effective renewable energy and protecting our environment are the key priorities on my agenda. Annastacia Palaszczuk has admirably led Queensland over the past 2 ½ years, creating jobs, lowering unemployment, restoring the frontline health and education services cut by the LNP, and taking real action to stem rising power prices. All this without selling our state’s assets. Premier Palaszczuk has also kept her promises to Queenslanders. In fact, she has been successful in meeting 91.3% of her 553 election commitments, made prior to the 2015 election.
On the Sunshine Coast the Palaszczuk Labor Government has boosted the number of nurses, midwives and doctors, and employed more teachers and teacher aides in our schools. Labor has also made several local road improvements (including the Steve Irwin Way intersections at Reed Street and Bowen Road), built the $2 million Maleny police station and, most importantly, driven down unemployment. When the LNP left office in January 2015 the Sunshine Coast unemployment rate was 7.3%. In September 2017 Labor had reduced that rate to 4.9%. That’s real improvement in people’s lives. Our region deserves an MP who not only understands the issues but will actually get out there and fight for them. With only 270 votes separating Labor and the LNP here in Glass House, there is a genuine choice for voters at this state election. With your support, I’ll be the representative Glass House so desperately needs in state parliament.
Sue Mureau, Independent Candidate for Glass House
Facebook – SueMureau.AWP Twitter – twitter.com/suemureau Email – suemureau42@gmail.com
I am a mother, grandmother, member of Glasshouse LINC suicide prevention response, active trail walker, AWP policy developer, previous sales executive and business owner. I’m running as an independent in this election and Healthy Communities is my overarching priority. Healthy Communities is about more than just the absence of disease; it’s about employment, about family, about education, environment, and access to affordable services. About the choices we make. We need to move past antiquated concepts of ‘party loyalty’ or voting over single issues, and look harder at candidates’ suites of policies, and how they’ll affect families, workers, businesses, services, and the community, as a whole.
We need to look critically at what has, and hasn’t, been achieved in the past 10+ years. Our residents, our communities, deserve better. Glass House needs the remaining sections of Steve Irwin Way widened to four lanes, two in each direction. This isn’t about campaigning to turn Steve Irwin Way into something it isn’t – SIW is already the alternate route for the Bruce Highway traffic overflow at times of congestion, accidents, weather events, long weekends, holidays and Coast events, locking many residents in and affecting both families and businesses alike. This is about finishing the work that has been partially done over the years. It’s about managing the current, and increasing, traffic. There are already wide clearances along much of the road so the need for clearing is minimal, while the road and bridge works will provide much needed employment in the region. The work needs to be started before the increased traffic flow from Australia Zoo activity expansions, the
water park and residential developments begin to come into effect. A wildlife corridor should also be worked in to the plans. The Beerwah, Glass House, Landsborough, Peachester area needs a centrally located community hub, ideally close to the Beerwah Library facilities to maximise community access and benefits. It should feature ground level facilities dedicated to a drop-in centre for connection, activities and skills development, market space, a community garden and pay it forward hub, with space for visiting support services. Upstairs would provide hire space for meetings/conferences, employment and training, bar and kiosk facilities, convertible theatre/cinema space, gallery space and seating areas. Additionally, Glass House needs upgrades to the Maleny-Kenilworth Road, better telecommunications, mental health support services, liveable wage employment and improved public transport.
Sue Weber, The Greens Candidate for Glass House Phone – 3357 8456
Facebook – SueWeberTheGreens Website – www.greens.org.au/qld Email – sue.weber@qld.greens.org.au
Sue is a mediator, barrister and specialist in behaviour modification. She has been selfemployed most of her working life. At this age and stage, I am passionate about giving back to the electorate. Martin Luther King Jr said: “We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice, not in love with publicity but in love with humanity.” I will lead by example if elected and donate 50% of my salary back to the community. I have been lucky in life; I have learned many valuable life lessons. I have the knowledge and wisdom now to make a difference and the experience and time to deliver with integrity and 12
ethics for the people of Glass House. We as a society must work together for our community, small business and help those in need. These problems affect us all no matter where we live. There is a widening wealth inequality, that gap must be closed. I am particularly concerned that politicians no longer listen to what people want. We must bring back balance, integrity and ethics into public life. Leaders must lead by example. Australia has spoken, polls indicate we do not want Adani. It will be one of the biggest coal mines in the world. It is unacceptable for any government to hand over $1 billion of public
money to a foreign company. We live in a democracy and we will be listened to. I encourage everyone to get involved in this debate. The CEO of Adani has said: “When we ramp up the Carmichael mine, everything will be autonomous from mine to port...” Dirty donations from foreign investors, corporations and the gambling industry must end. There is a serious conflict of interest when politicians who represent the people take donations from these groups and extend favours to them as a result – be outraged. Further discussion, go to Facebook page ‘SueWeberTheGreens’ or join Maleny Chit Chat.
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