THE GLEBE SOCIETY BULLETIN PO BOX 100, GLEBE NSW 2037 AUSTRALIA
Print Post Approved - No: 234093/000 10 No 2 of 1995 March
Election Issues Take Three candidates responded, and their poli- cies relating to Glebe issures are printed in- • Over the Bulletin side. he Management Committee decided that, as the coming State election will feature sev- eral issues especially relevant to Glebe residents, we should give mem- bers the opportunity to compare the poli- cies of the candidates on these issues of local importance. The following letter was sent to all candidates, and responses are published on the inside pages.
`The Glebe Society is a non party-political association. However, it is, of course, in- terested in the outcomes of the political process. Consequently, the Management Committee has decided to run a special election issue of its Bulletin in March, and is inviting all candidates for the seat of Port Jackson to contribute approximately Special election half an A4 page for publication. edition of the Glebe Society Bulletin We are specifically seeking candidates' views on airports, heliports and Port Jack- son's shipping facilities: their role in the NSW economy and transport arrange- ments. We would also be interested in comment on any of the following: public transport, including light rail, health, planning/central planning, education, lead.
We should be glad if you could send a statement to the editor of the Bulletin, Ms Inside This Issue Jan Macindoe, 56 Wigram Road, Glebe, 2037, by Friday 10 March. We would ex- pect to be mailing the Bulletin approxi- mately a week after this.
Statements will be published as con- tributed, together with an indication of party affiliation, with the proviso that a lengthy statement may be shortened by the editor."
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Denis Doherty Hall Greenland Social Justice No Aircraft Noise Party Independent ome common questions an- swered bout the candidate S Aren't you just a single issue Denis Doherty has lived in party? A Glebe for eight years. He has Just! Kingsford Smith (and its continued been involved in local issues including the expansion) is Sydney's biggest urban plan- campaign against the third runway and op- ning disaster. And it will get worse if we posing over-development in Blackwattle, don't do something dramatic about it now. Rozelle and White Bays. Born and educated in Sydney, he has been a school teacher for Behind our stand against aircraft noise in 25 years. urban areas, is a belief in the following principles: Some policy points 'respect for rational planning 'Provide a system of reliable, accessible and 'listening to people affordable public transport 'honesty in government •Cut the number of cars choking Victoria 'concern for health and environment issues, and Parramatta Roads by providing light •the importance of quality of life. rail, car parks at White Bay and Broadway, and commuter shuttle buses What have you to say about Glebe issues? •No heliport On local matters, I'd follow those principles 'Retain the old Glebe Island Bridge for bi- I've just listed. cycle and pedestrian access to the city 'Expand the public health system. No pri- Along with many other residents, I was in- vatisation and no closures of public hospi- volved in getting the bicentennial park on tals. Increase funding for community and Glebe Point. Open space is so important in preventative medicine, research and hospi- our crowded inner-city suburbs - doing tal staff salaries something to improve Wentworth Park is a 'Programs to reduce lead levels from traffic priority for Glebe . and other urban pollution 'Full government funding for Glebe High, The rejuvenation of the Grace Bros site also Leichhardt High and Balmain High and lo- offers opportunities to improve facilities. cal public primary schools so they can com- Similarly, Glebe is overdue for some relief pete on an equal footing and be recognised from through traffic - the western distribu- as schools of excellence tor should bring that dividend. 'Stop corporate sponsorship in the educa- tion system Shouldn't we vote for the official Labor 'Regulate business practices to eliminate candidate who has opposed the Third unfair trading and discrimination against Runway? small traders Sadly, a vote for any Labor candidate will 'Oppose discrimination on the grounds of only encourage Mr Keating and Mr Brere- race, gender and sexual orientation ton in their arrogant belief that they can get 'Protect and upgrade Iron Cove, Rozelle away with the irport disaster. If Labor is not Bay and Wentworth Parks and Leichhardt losing votes, what pressure is there on them Oval. to change?
Sydney Airport If you were part of the balance of power, •Re-open the E/W runway temporarily to what would you insist on before Bob Carr share the noise and re-impose the 10pm to or John Fahey formed government? lam curfew with no exceptions Commitment to the urgent selection and •No flights at all over the Caltex refinery at planning of a replacement airport, transfer Kurnell of the $480m from the city-Mascot airport 'Fast track a major new airport for Sydney rail link to the building of the new airport, with a proper EIS opposition to privatisation of KSA, and sup- •No privatisation of Sydney Airport, Qantas port for noise reduction and sharing. Page 3 The Glebe Society Bulletin
Sandra Nori Australian Labor Party bout the candidate I have been an inner city MP A now for seven years. I ran for parliament for two basic reasons: my inter- est in wider political issues, particularly so- cial justice, and my concern that the inner city receive a fair go in areas such as the type of development taking place, traffic, public transport and health services
My philosophy As an MP, I have tried to bring together residents interested in the same issues, to harness their talents and enthusiasm to fight together on issues involving our environ- ment - such as the proposed heliport and the third runway,our local facilities - such as Balmain Hospital, and the safety of our chil- dren - such as the dangers of lead in the at- mosphere. I have found it to be a successful and rewarding method of fighting for the best outcome for the inner city.
Achievements for the local area I am proud of what I have achieved for my electorate, despite seven years in Opposi- tion. In Glebe, among other things, I have been involved in keeping the Homeopathic Hospital available as a community facility for Glebe and fundraising for a community Library on the site; organising a local lead group; holding a traffic issues meeting to resolve local problems and extending the 468 bus service to Leichhardt MarketPlace.
Third runway I know that many residents are tempted to send a message to Canberra over the run- way by voting for the No Aircraft Noise or other minor parties or Independents. The irony is that State Labor - who have op- posed the runway from day one - are the only ones committed to a genuine medium to long term solution. That solution is the fast-tracking of a full airport at Badgerys Creek. This can be a reality by 1999 - but only if there is a State Labor Government.
I am appalled that the No Aircraft Noise Party have come out against the Badgerys Ck Airport. The Liberal Govt also refuse to commit themselves to providing infrastruc- ture for Badgerys Ck. I am asking voters not to elect a Liberal Govt by mistake - through a protest vote.
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