[Greens-Media] QLD GREENS MEDIA: Greens welcome real election debate on challenges and solutions

[Qld Greens Media]

QLD GREENS MEDIA RELEASE

Tuesday 15th August 2006
Greens welcome real election debate on challenges and solutions

The Greens have welcomed today’s announcement of the 9^th September 
general election, ending the speculation over when the election would fall.

Greens state election spokesperson, Juanita Wheeler, expressed 
frustration that for all the major crises facing Queensland, speculation 
of when the election could and would fall had been dominating recent 
political debate.

“While the state is facing major challenges on issues such as water, 
health and uranium mining, the big question in the mind of the Premier 
has been what election date maximises his chance of getting re-elected,” 
Ms Wheeler said.

Ms Wheeler said while the Greens look forward to the election, and the 
voters chance to have their say, they also look forward to the day when 
fixed term elections are introduced to Queensland, a feature of the 
Greens election platform.

“The Greens look forward to the day where the pre-election farce 
surrounding potential election dates is replaced with serious debate 
about the big challenges and real solutions for the people of 
Queensland,” Ms Wheeler said.



For further information please contact:

Juanita Wheeler
Candidate for Mount Coot-tha
Spokesperson, Queensland Greens
National Convenor, Australian Greens
Mobile: 0402 487 110


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www.qld.greens.org.au

State election Spokesperson. Juanita Wheeler 0402 487 110

Queensland Greens media spokespeople.

Climate Change and Indigenous. Drew Hutton 0428 487 110
Human Rights and Environment. Juanita Wheeler 0402 487 110
Transport and Planning. Greg George 0424 725 719

Queensland Greens campaign coordinator.
Ian Gittus 0422 542 370

Office 3846 0862
fax 3844 4654

www.qld.greens.org.au