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“Risk Electing the Greens”... October Is the Four Pillars Issue justice I peace and non-violence I participatory democracy I environmental sustainability NEWSLETTER OF THE GREENS (WA) Vol 23 No 5 – October 2014 “Risk electing the Greens”... October is the four pillars issue. (Well, so is every issue, but ...) Participatory democracy Readers will know by now that the Vasse by-election was a considerable success, increasing our vote from the state election result in 2013 of 10% to 18% (with almost 80% of the vote counted), almost doubling our vote and improving on our federal election results of 15% for booths in Vasse. This result was achieved by our phenomenally clear-headed, even-tempered and hard- working candidate, Michael Baldock, and a brilliant strategic and experienced campaign manager, Giz Watson (who’s not a bad cook, either!). Peace and non-violence October is also non-violence month. We complete our two-part story on the beginning of The Greens (WA) with Jo Vallentine's parliamentary experience essay. Environmental sustainability Greens organised, attended or spoke at climate rallies across the State. Social and economic justice Thanks to Katrina Bercov, Conference Working Group convenor, and her team for what has been dubbed the best ever state conference – and certainly the longest ever over a long weekend. Chilla Bulbeck Co-editor • By-election wrap, p6 • Photo roundup, p12 justice I peace and non-violence I participatory democracy I environmental sustainability Members’ feedback on the State conference Kerri Watson, Fremantle-Tangney Regional Group member, reports on the conference open day. Attending the Open Day of the 2014 GWA State Conference on Sunday 28 September was educational, empowering and inspiring. The fact that it also marked a significant moment in Australian history – 30 years since Jo Vallentine won a seat in federal Parliament and became the very first Greens senator – made it even more remarkable. A palpable sense of purpose hung in the air throughout the day, and into the night. Bravery, celebration, laughter, joy, camaraderie, fresh thinking and Brad Orgill, right, addresses conference participants. Chris Johansen validation for the hard work and determination that Greens members and volunteers, students, mayors, yoga Thank you to the hardworking their representatives have given us over teachers, unionists, church-goers, gay organisers and guests who made it all the years. rights advocates, trainers, retirees, happen. Onwards and upwards toward journalists, human rights activists, young 20% of the vote by 2020! The program reflected the growth and people, environmental activists, Editorial comment: Brad Orgill has diversity in our party over the past few lecturers, geeks, town planners, extensive experience working in global decades. Current members and supporters education assistants, garden enthusiasts, financial markets, spending 22 years at are community workers, academics, surfers, midwives, people with a the UBS Group, and has also advised Nyoongar elders, tradies, carers, engineers, disability, atheists, sustainability experts, government as a Member of the consumers, vets, pollies, teachers, writers, psychologists, social workers, policy Queensland Reconstruction Authority economists, local councillors, scientists, researchers, peaceniks, media producers, Board and chairman of the Building the parents, lawyers, business owners, migrant support workers, company Education Revolution Taskforce. He directors and social commentators. A was also on the NBN board. His book CONTENTS generous slice of the Australian Why Labor Should Savour its Greens community. The conference reinforced “Risk electing The Greens”............... 1 published by Scribe in 2013 argues that the view that Greens members are The Greens and the ALP should form 2014 State conference ..................... 2 ordinary, caring, intelligent, energetic a progressive alliance against the right- Vasse by-election wrap.................... 6 and vibrant people who want change wing parties. Responses to Brad's talk Jo Vallentine - Pt2............................ 8 for themselves and future generations. varied from ‘I don't think the Greens Conference posts............................. 9 Keynote speaker Brad Orgill's should give the keynote stage to just Climate Action rallies..................... 10 presentation was a highlight of the one speaker’; and ‘We have a great Vasse by-election photos ............... 12 conference. It dispelled the myth that economic policy based on renewable AGM results................................... 13 ‘Greenies are not good at economics.’ energy so we’ve got “mainstreaming” covered’; to ‘Let's have a conference Greenscheme pays off ................... 13 Quite the opposite. Brad's eloquent sweep of the emerging economic on Green economics and invite Brad Is Green sustainable? Feedback ..... 14 landscape of Australia was compelling. back to talk more about his ideas.’ He Rachel’s page................................. 15 Capital is on the move, jobs are was seen in deep discussion with Scott’s page ................................... 16 disappearing, traditional industries are corporate-background member Norman Lynn’s page.................................... 17 in decline. We have a remarkable Pater, as well as one of our far-flung Robin’s page .................................. 18 opportunity to lead the way into a delegates, Fern Rainbow, from the Otway branch of the Victorian Greens. Cartoons........................................ 19 smarter, fairer, less carbon-dependent future. But we need transformational Contacts ........................................ 19 • • • efforts to win the hearts and minds of Katrina Bercov, conference Working Next deadline: Fri Dec 5 voters across the state. Vasse, get ready Group convenor. – we're coming! The conference attracted nearly 200 FRONT PAGE I left the conference that night feeling people over the weekend, including 65 Top: Vasse volis Elliot, Jordan, Mary, Lou, confident about the future. There is an Open Day guests. Participants came Gabrielle, Daithi, Roslyn, Andrew, Paula, Kevin extraordinary hunger in the community from as far afield as Indonesia, after doorknocking in Provence (Yalyalup, not for positive change and action. We can Melbourne, New South Wales, Broome France). Chilla Bulbeck lead both if we harness the Green power and Albany, plus all over the South Bottom: State conference 2014 participants. Peter Best within us all, right now! West. page 2 Green Issue October 2014 justice I peace and non-violence I participatory democracy I environmental sustainability The conference working group Katrina, the amazing conference team was doing. I tell a lie as, of course, extends huge thanks to all our amazing convener, called everyone to attention for some the grand final was on. For volunteers, more than 50 facilitators and and invited us in to “Participatory Plaza” the most part, everyone's thoughts and presenters, plus all delegates for such for the opening. A large “circle” of energy were directed towards why we an incredible experience. Overall, the chairs surrounded a beautiful sculpture were here; to debate the issues of feedback was that the event was a huge of native foliage in the centre of the concern and to rejoice in the success, and we will be reviewing all room. With a welcome to country from achievements of a progressive group of the participant evaluations for more Uncle Ben Taylor the ceremony began. society who were not satisfied to sit detailed comments and suggestions. It struck me how the opening set the back and allow things to happen around • • • tone for the rest of the weekend. Among them, but who fight for what matters Julie Scanlon, a new member of the the speeches, introductions and and show that apathy and complacency Curtin RG, has already stepped into a practicalities, four candles were lit to are pejorative words. range of volunteer roles: doorknocking, signify the four pillars of The Greens – Now, as I look back on the conference assisting with the new members' their core values: ecological that celebrated 30 years since Jo welcome event, conference volunteering, sustainability, social justice, grassroots Vallentine (later to become Australia's and becoming a member of the Green democracy, and peace and non-violence. first Greens senator) was elected, I feel Issue editorial group. These are her These values were immediately very proud to be part of this movement, reflections on her first state conference. reinforced as representatives from all and proud to be a part of a vision for a levels of the grass-roots movement were The river glistened as the sun peeked better way forward. I'm exhausted but out between the clouds. Some red-tailed invited to light each candle, for example invigorated, concerned but empowered, black cockatoos squawked and circled to represent our most recent members and most of all I know I'm not alone amongst the branches of a gum tree as as well as our elders. but part of a growing community I climbed out of the car and was greeted The next three days were hectically embraced by the spirit of consensus, by a friendly group of people emerging filled with presentation, discussions, honesty, respect, collective wisdom, from a vehicle next to me. I sensed workshops, plenaries, walks, productivity, harmony and courtesy – energy and eagerness in their careless “adventures”, conversations and The Conference Spirit. chatter while I grabbed my bag and yoga reflections. The latter two were • • • mat from the boot and followed them experienced while enjoying
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