Community Rallies to Keep Midland’s Last Remaining Green Space
Over 60 people attended a community picnic at Midland Oval organised by Greens (WA) MLC, Tim Clifford. Mr Clifford was joined by the Hon Michelle Roberts MLA, local council candidates for the Midland/Guildford ward and community members who called for the City of Swan to keep the oval as a green space. The Midland Oval…
Read MoreTim Clifford calls for Community Concern to be heard
Community concern about the removal of more than a dozen mature trees to provide road access to a new development highlights the need for comprehensive community consultation. Kalamunda, a Shire known for its green spaces has approved a development for a ‘place of worship’ that will see the removal of trees to make way for…
Read MoreGreens plan to save $83m by converting State fleet to EVs
The McGowan Government could save $83 million over the next ten years by transitioning the government’s fleet to electric vehicles, according to new figures from the Greens. Ahead of the State Budget on Thursday, the savings are part of a suite of measures called for by WA Greens spokesperson for transport and energy Tim Clifford…
Read MoreGreens again urge government to protect our most vulnerable from rising power prices
Greens energy spokesperson Tim Clifford has urgently called on the State Government to implement safeguards so WA families aren’t faced with choosing food over paying their bills as next week’s budget looms with higher power prices. Today Treasurer Ben Wyatt refused to remove the Tariff Equalisation Contribution, a little known subsidy paid for by power…
Read MoreHyde Park Not Car Park
WA Greens East Metropolitan representative, the Hon. Tim Clifford joins community leaders in supporting the call of local residents to protect Midland’s remaining green spaces from developers and calls for the development of a central parkland area along the lines of Hyde Park. A Hyde Park in Midland would be an attraction for residents moving…
Read MoreLabor Energy minister could help battlers this winter
Energy minister Ben Wyatt could ease winter anxiety for thousands of low income earners and pensioners having to choose between food and keeping warm this winter, by removing a hidden levy and saving them $75 a year, according to the Greens. As power prices increased by 10 per cent from July 1, the Greens last…
Read MoreGreens call on McGowan Government to introduce free registration for electric vehicles.
The Greens have called on the McGowan Government to introduce free registration for electric vehicles after a report released today found Western Australia has the lowest electric vehicle density in the country. WA Greens spokesperson for transport and energy, Tim Clifford, said the report, released by Climate Works Australia today highlighted how far behind Western Australia…
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