[Greens-Media] Media Release: The Greens select Robert Redman as Mitcham District candidate in the 2006 Victorian Elections

[Media]

Media Release: for immediate use
Thursday August 3, 2006
Contact: Robert Redman on (mob) 0437 734 336

The Greens select Robert  Redman as Mitcham District candidate in the 
2006 Victorian Elections

Blackburn resident, Robert Redman, has been selected as the Greens 
candidate for the Lower House District of Mitcham in the November state 
election.

"Better public transport is the only way to beat road gridlock in the 
District," said Robert Redman.
"Residents and train travellers must get the best deal from  the 
Middleborough road / rail  separation project.  We must also urgently 
fix those other problem railway crossings at Springvale, Rookes, Mitcham 
and Heatherdale Roads. Another four years of inaction is just not an 
option."

"Education is also an important issue in this election campaign," said 
Robert Redman. "Maintenance of the District's state primary and high 
schools is a priority and so is developing  multi-purpose programs for 
school facilities."

"The Greens are also campaigning to reduce the number of poker machines 
in Whitehorse," said Robert Redman. "Gambling addiction is a big problem 
for many people, so we need help them by reducing the maximum payouts of 
machines and getting rid of ATM machines from venues."

“The Greens, unlike the major parties, are not beholden to vested 
interests, ” said Robert  Redman.  “We believe that people, and the 
future wellbeing of our communities, are the most important consideration."

A business graduate, Robert works for a property maintenance company.

For more information and comment please contact:
Robert Redman on (mob) 0437 734 336
or
Dave Lane on (mob) 0419 156 213

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