Author: melformerribek
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Tara has written to me: I live in Brunswick East and will be voting in the South Ward council elections. I would like to know whether reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples is a priority for you, and if so, how you will advance reconciliation in our community? Council has…
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Facebook user question: I see that you advocate for the needs and priorities of women. You have also acknowledged in your candidate statement that women have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. This has been grossly undervalued in the national budget, unfortunately, so it isn’t a priority on a national platform. What specifically will you…
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This is the first version of my introduction to the Brunswick Residents Network meet the candidates forum, which I did not give. So it’s here for your comment instead. Today, I want to make the case for better governance. The truth is, we agree far more than we disagree on what we want for Moreland. …
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You learn a lot running for Council. I had to Google some answers to the questions this person asked. Would you please be able to let me know your position on the Decriminalisation of Sex Work in Victoria and an MSIR located in Moreland? On decriminalization of sex work, I await the outcomes of a…
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What has been the best thing you have done in the last year to address climate change and why do you think that? If this action was something you generally already do can you also name a new action that you have done this year? We are engaging in a once-in-a-lifetime project to build a highly energy…
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Parents will know the importance of crucial Council services for surviving the preschool years. The Maternal Health Centre provides a crucial check-in when women leave hospital after birth. This check ensures the health and safety of mums and bubs including a safe environment for bub and the all-important post-natal depression screen for mums. Family Day…
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Tim sent these questions to all South Ward candidates, and I think they’re good questions, so I will answer them. 01 – If you had been on council June 12th 2019 how would you of voted for the PTV Substation location – Reynard Street or Shore Reserve? Sorry Tim, I’m not properly across that…
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This campaign is a great way to promote the community group I am active in – Brunswick Communities for Nature. We exist to help private householders plant more indigenous plants in their nature strip, garden or other green space. 2021 will be a big year for us, as we take advantage of the new Nature…
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50% of people in Brunswick rent. 47.9% in Brunswick West. 54.9% in Brunswick East. While the Victorian average is 28.7%. That means roughly half of all people have limited means to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Coupled with this, much of Brunswick’s housing stock is either pre-1960s or new developments (1990s onwards). Both…
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Climate Action Moreland advocates for local action on climate change. The priorities they are pressing Moreland candidates on are: Triple bottom line accounting Upfield Rail Line duplication Tram network extension Shifting peoples transport to more sustainable modes Dealing with heat vulnerability (heat island effect) Waste management Energy-efficient and renewables Pollution and litter Environmental co-benefits in…
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This is my presentation to the Brunswick Residents Network candidates forum of 2016. While the purchase of 2 new parks for Brunswick is transformational, the open space “system” is still broken. ~~~~~~~ Time is short, so I will try and use it wisely. Today I want to make the case against developing Council car parks…
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The pandemic has impacted us all in ways we can’t imagine. We’ve been protected too, from what is soon to come. My #1 priority for the next term of Council is responding to these realities. A COVID recovery plan for small business Rate and fee relief Fast track business permits Support for local businesses in…
Mel Yuan for Brunswick 