By Marcus Uhe
Affordable housing, climate action and integrity in government are forming the backbone of Greens candidate Susanna Moore’s decision to stand for the seat of Narre Warren South.
The single mother of two has called the South East home for the last decade, and acutely understands the cost of living pressures endured by the community.
Under a Greens government, she has pledged to end “out-of-control” rent rises, replace coal and gas power sources with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030, and hold the major parties to account. She feels she can represent the people of her constituency more accurately without being influenced by corporate stakeholders.
“I want to ensure that local families have access to affordable housing,” Ms Moore said.
“I’d love to be able to make a difference to people’s lives by offering them an improved standard of living, more affordable housing, and cheaper energy, education and transport.
“Instead of looking after people, Labor and the Liberals give special treatment to big corporate interests, like gas corporations and property developers.”
No stranger to the Greens, Ms Moore says she has been heavily involved in policy development at a local level with a focus on protecting “invaluable” green wedges throughout the community.
“The Covid-19 pandemic showed us we can’t live without these outdoor areas for recreation and
wellbeing, as well as to protect and improve biodiversity,” she said.
“While I have not previously stood as a candidate for any form of government, it is well past time for change. I’m committed to doing all I can to try to make that change.”
Currently held by Labor’s Gary Maas, Narre Warren South has been a Labor stronghold since its inception in 2002.
Among the candidates contesting the seat in 2022 are Annette Samuel (LNP) Christine Skrobo (Liberal Democrats) and Geoff Hansen (Freedom Party Victoria).
