Sunday, March 19, Coledale Community Hall 4pm

Community members will push for accelerated climate action and renewable energy policies ahead of the NSW state election at a candidates’ forum in the Heathcote electorate, the state’s second-most marginal seat.

Notable local climate and environmental advocates, Dr Saul Griffiths, of the Electrify2515 project featured on the ABC’s Australian Story, will speak at the event, emceed by author of Together We Can, Claire O’Rourke.

Expected to be joining the forum to front debate on policies being taken to the March NSW State Election, will be Heathcote candidates for the Greens, Cooper Riarch, the ALP’s Maryanne Stuart, and 3-term sitting MP for the Liberal Party, Lee Evans. 

Hosting the forum is Beyond Coal Coast, a local activist group. Director Sallie Moffatt says the forum gives the opportunity for local constituents to dig deeper into the issues these candidates plan to address in parliament.

“This is an important time for our electorate to guide meaningful discussion on policies that advocate for a safer climate,” said Sallie. “We welcome the opportunity to learn more from our candidates and use our voting power to make urgent changes.”

“We are all interested to know which candidate will be a strong voice in their party and in the parliament for the planet our kids are inheriting and a buoyant but clean economy for our region,” said Sallie.

Submit questions and enquiries at www.beyondcoalcoast.com