Green Alliance launches campaign

Green Alliance launches campaign

By Arun Pradhan

ADELAIDE — "We need an alternative to �
Liberal and Labor, an alternative that is inclusive and �
based on grassroots democracy, one that puts �
environmental and social justice first." These �
comments by candidate Trish Corcoran set the mood of the �
Green Alliance launch here on November 27.

Corcoran and fellow Green Alliance candidate Col Smith �
addressed the meeting of 30 people. In discussing the �
future of the green movement, Corcoran emphasised the �
need to look beyond polling day. "We don't just aim �
to get seats in parliament. This alliance allows us to �
highlight issues and encourage people to get involved in �
the many groups that make up Green Alliance."

The basic principles of Green Alliance are ecological �
sustainability, social and economic justice, grassroots �
democracy, disarmament and non-violence.

Col Smith particularly noted the need for increased �
funding for public transport and World Heritage listing �
for the Lake Eyre Basin.

If elected the candidates pledged to behave very �
differently from our current politicians. Smith �
explained, "A system of government has to be �
controlled by the people, not the other way around. We �
will seek community input and consultation." Both �
speakers said that over half of their salaries will be �
fed back into grassroots campaigns.

People interested in finding out more about the policies �
of Green Alliance or who want to get involved in the �
campaign can ring 231 6982.

From GLW issue 125