What’s happening?
The Queensland Greens have announced Alyce Nelligan as their candidate for Groom in the upcoming federal election. Nelligan is a dedicated disability and community advocate, mother of three, and resident of Cambooya.
Why it matters?
Alyce Nelligan’s candidacy emphasises critical local issues such as cost of living, housing affordability, and healthcare accessibility, reflecting growing community concerns.
Her campaign proposes substantial policy shifts, including free GP visits, expanding Medicare to cover dental and mental health, reversing cuts to the NDIS, capping rents, reducing mortgage costs, and curbing supermarket price gouging.
Local Impact
Nelligan’s platform directly targets pressing challenges faced by Groom residents, particularly affordability in housing and healthcare access, aiming to significantly improve everyday quality of life in the electorate.
By the Numbers:
- One in three corporations pay no tax, limiting funding for essential services.
- Rising rents and mortgages significantly impact housing security in Groom.
- Proposed policies could substantially reduce healthcare costs by integrating dental and mental health into Medicare.
Zoom In
“I’m running because I’m passionate about creating a better society where everyone can live with dignity and self-determination,” said Ms Nelligan.
She specifically highlighted the financial stress residents face, noting, “People in our community are hurting because of the rising cost of living, spiralling rents and mortgages, and lack of access to proper health services. Meanwhile, one in three corporations pay no tax.”
Zoom Out
Senator Larissa Waters, seeking re-election to the Senate, has endorsed Nelligan’s campaign, underscoring its potential national impact. Waters stated, “I’ve known Alyce a long time.
She is caring, compassionate and fearless in her advocacy for the community. We need more Greens in Parliament to keep Dutton out and get Labor to act. With this election likely to result in a hung parliament, we have a chance to deliver dental and mental health into Medicare and take strong action on our housing and climate crisis.”
What To Look For Next?
Watch closely as Alyce Nelligan engages directly with Groom residents through community forums, local events, and candidate debates. The community’s response to her policy proposals and advocacy will be pivotal in shaping the local discourse leading up to the election.