[Greens-Media] QLD GREENS MEDIA RELEASE : Greens ask voters to ‘Send a Message’ to major parties

[Qld Greens Media]

*QLD GREENS MEDIA RELEASE*
*Friday 8^th September 2006*
*Greens ask voters to ‘Send a Message’ to major parties*

The Greens are encouraging Queensland voters to send a message to the 
major parties that the people of Queensland are not satisfied with their 
policies, performance, or empty promises by voting for the Greens tomorrow.
The Greens are encouraging voters to take advantage of the opportunity 
to maximise their vote by voting Green and then allocating their 
preferences to whichever major party they deem worthy of their preferences.

Greens lead spokesperson, Juanita Wheeler, said it amounted to double 
value voting.
“People can vote 1 for the Greens, and if the Green is not elected, then 
the full value of their vote is transferred to whomever they choose to 
direct their second preference to.
“Voting in this way will see your vote eventually travel to your 
preferred major party, but by not giving them your first preference you 
are sending a clear message that you’re not happy with their 
performance, and they need to pull their socks up,” Ms Wheeler said.

Ms Wheeler said many voters were expressing their opinion that the major 
parties had lost their way and had not earned their vote.
“Both major parties refuse to rule out introducing uranium mining, the 
Coalition has indicated support for repealing tree clearing laws, both 
parties had their health policies condemned by the AMA, and neither 
party has presented a plan for the critical issue of climate change.”

Ms Wheeler said the Greens need your vote this Saturday.
“Queensland is facing big challenges, and The Greens have real solutions.
“We will bring honesty and integrity to the Queensland Parliament, and 
drive the government of the day to go that extra mile to deliver good 
outcomes.

“This time, vote for the Greens.”

*-ENDS-*

For further information please contact:

Juanita Wheeler

Candidate for Mount Coot-tha

Spokesperson, Queensland 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