Labor pair seek local input
CLIMATE change, energy and the local environment will be on the agenda when Opposition climate change and energy spokesman Mark Butler visits the Corangamite electorate today.
Mr Butler and Corangamite MP Libby Coker last night met locals at the Torquay Bowling Club to hear their views on important issues around environmental sustainability, renewables, climate change action, and local initiatives.
Ms Coker said the chance for people to hear Mr Butler and to ask questions and share views was important.
“This is particularly the case because the Morrison Government continues to refuse to take effective action to address the growing impact of climate change on our beautiful region,” she said.
Mr Butler will complete his visit with an address to the first meeting of the Corangamite Climate Change and Environthree years ago for the property next door, which had been home to wine seller Randall’s The Wine Merchant until 2018, and eclipsed the $2.2 million price tag at 357 Pakington St.
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Ms Coker said she was particularly excited to start the reference group.
“I am keen to bring together local people with expertise, to provide feedback, ideas and a local perspective,” she said.
“I am particularly pleased to be able to meet with and work with local people who are working on improving the condition of our environment, and also the impacts of the changing climate on the habitats that we are so fortunate to enjoy.
“The information they provide will help me become more effective when I speak up in parliament and in Caucus about one of the most pressing issues of our time.” profile of Geelong’s commercial property sector.
“Demand has increased for good investment properties well-located in such strips,” he said. “In general, anything that is well-located with good tenants and secure leases is now extremely well-sought after.”