George Keller is running for the seat of Clarence on behalf of the Sustainable Australia Party sees corruption and vested interests having more impact on MP’s decisions than the genuine interests of the community.
What is your big number one issue that you’re looking at going into this election?
Protecting the environment, which includes stopping overdevelopment and corruption.
What is your background – what did you study or train for? What skills do you bring to this?
NA
What is your current job?
NA
Why is it important to you that you’re in Parliament?
It is important because Sustainable Australia Party is the only party with sustainable solutions for our futures.
Looking New South Wales Parliament at the moment what is the thing that frustrates you the most?
Corruption in the form of vested interests having sway over policy instead of decisions being made in the best interest of the community.
Do you support building on floodplains?
No.
How would you address the issue of legacy floodplain approvals (developments that have been approved but not yet built, that are on floodplains)?
We would look at buy-backs.
Do you consider that the current NSW government’s Short Term Rental Accommodation laws (STRA) has contributed to the current housing crisis and would you advocate for local councils to regain control over STRA?
Yes. Local governments and owners corporations should be given more rights to impose restrictions on short-stay accommodation. Housing is a fundamental need and human right.
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