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Local Issues

For more information about what your Greens Team is fighting for in our local area, check out the local issues being worked on by Michael Berkman, State MP for Maiwar here, by Elizabeth Watson-Brown, Federal MP for Ryan here and by Stephen Bates, Federal MP for Brisbane.

Milton, Paddington & Kelvin Grove Loop

  Take our survey!   Part of my election campaign was a push to get a free bus loop in Paddington. You might’ve seen this website, with a previous survey of five...
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Save Mt Coot-tha Quarry from Privatisation

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced his LNP-controlled Council intends to hand over parts of Mt Coot-tha to private developers - and we’ll need your help to stop them.  The LNP wants the Mt...
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Rosalie Pedestrian Crossing

Petition text: We, the undersigned, call on the Brisbane City Council to deliver a safe pedestrian crossing for Rosalie Village.
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Revitalising our High Streets and Urban Villages

Paddington Ward is fortunate to have some of the best high streets and urban villages in the city, from Park Road to Given & Latrobe Terraces, Caxton Street, Bardon Central, and Rosalie...
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Streets for People

We need to rethink the design of our streets to become more people-friendly, to encourage active and public transport, and to reduce traffic congestion. Currently, Brisbane streets prioritise cars, which negatively impacts...
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Parks and Green Space

Our greenspace is not just a luxury, it’s an essential part of living in the city, providing countless benefits to health and well-being. We have some amazing parks and public spaces in...
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Development

Currently, property developers have too much power over how our city changes while locals are ignored. People in the community need more say on neighbourhood plans, and we need developers to pay...
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Vacancy levy

Rents and house prices are still rising, and thousands of Brisbanites can’t find secure, affordable housing. Meanwhile, business owners are struggling to afford high commercial rents, which also contributes to higher costs...
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Public Transport

Better public transport helps everyone, by reducing the number of cars on the road, and creating quieter, safer streets. It also cuts climate pollution and revitalises local shopping precincts. Brisbane residents deserve...
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