As the jostling for position in the 2023 state election ramps up, the Greens have announced Lismore City Councillor and climate change activist Adam Guise as their candidate for Lismore.
Mr Guise said he is proud to stand as the Greens candidate for Lismore. ‘Having run in 2015 when our campaign nearly unseated a then-incumbent National Party MP, this time we have a real opportunity to send a powerful, grassroots voice to the state parliament to represent our region.
‘As one of so many who was personally impacted by this year’s floods, I’m determined to keep fighting for a fair recovery for our region. Relocations, voluntary buybacks and social and public housing must be at the core of the government’s response and Lismore deserves a voice that will fight for just that.
Lismore at the frontline of climate emergency
Mr Guise said Lismore is a community at the frontline of the climate emergency. ‘Having been at the heart of the Gasfield Free Northern Rivers campaign which successfully fought off the toxic coal seam gas industry, I know how important it is to fight for the people and places we love.
The Greens are targeting Lismore as one of their most winnable seats at this election and will provide additional resources to win it.
The party will run on a platform of tackling the climate emergency, including phasing out coal and gas by 2030 and supporting the community to rebuild post-floods; as well as social and affordable housing, including voluntary relocations and buybacks for flood-affected families.
‘Only the Greens will fight to phase out coal and gas by 2030 and for an adaptation plan that rapidly decarbonises our economy and protects our people and precious places,’ said Mr Guise.
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