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Put your NSW election candidate in the climate hot seat

In October 2006, Greenpeace launched a design competition called Iemma's Dilemma. We asked our supporters to create a cartoon or animation that answered NSW Premier Morris Iemma's problem: "How can I make it seem like I'm doing something about climate change without actually doing anything?". This postcard design, titled "Hot Air", by Max Landrak of Strategy Design, won second place.

NSW Premier Iemma's problem: "How can I make it seem like I'm doing something about climate change without actually doing anything?". (Graphic by Max Landrak of Strategy Design)

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Wouldn't you love to ask your local election candidates about their plans for tackling climate change?

The New South Wales state election, on March 24, is your opportunity to demand action. Climate action groups are organising forums, giving you the chance to put questions to your local candidates or Greenpeace climate campaigners. So get serious about climate change: Come along, get informed and get heard.

Forums will be held in these electorates:

Electorate: Sydney inner west (Balmain) climate change forum
Speakers at this public forum include Greenpeace energy campaigners, Ben Pearson and Mark Wakeham. We will discuss climate change, how we make the shift from coal to renewable energy, why we need to stop projects like the proposed Anvil Hill coal mine, and how you can use your power as a voter in March's election to help stop dangerous climate change.
Where: Rozelle Public School, 663 Darling St, Rozelle
When: Thursday, 8 March, 7pm-8.45pm
More information and to RSVP: Email sarah.neal@au.greenpeace.org or call (02) 9263 0349.

Electorate: Marrickville
Candidates attending: Carmel Tebbutt (Labor MP), Fiona Byrne (The Greens), Pip Hinman (Socialist Alliance), Patrick O'Connor (Socialist Equality Party)
Also attending: Dr Chris Riedy, UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures
Where: Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Road
When: Tuesday 6 March, 7pm-9pm
More information: marrickvillecan@yahoo.com.au or call Josie on 0431 343 045
Entry by donation
Organised by Marrickville Climate Action Now

Electorate: Maroubra
Maroubra Climate Action Forum: Meet the Candidates
Where: Matraville Library, 1203 Anzac Parade, Malabar
When: Tuesday, 6 March, 7-9pm
The following candidates for the seat of Maroubra have been invited to speak on their climate change policies:
  • Michael Daley MP, Australian Labor Party
  • Anne Gardiner, The Greens
  • Robert Belleli, Liberal Party of Australia
We invite you to come along and ask the candidates about their plans to address climate change, in the event that they are elected to represent you.
RSVP: actnow@maroubraclimateaction.com

Greenpeace and Grey Power groups have also organised some candidates forums prior to the New South Wales election.

Get details of other candidate forums organised by Grey Power