harnessing a proud past to build a sustainable future

Samantha Dunn – Upper House candidate for Eastern Victoria
10 October 2010

“The Latrobe Valley has a proud tradition of delivering reliable energy supply to Victorians. The Greens want to build on that tradition and take it forward to meet the challenges posed by climate change and embrace opportunities and benefits for the Valley and the rest of Victoria,” said Samantha Dunn, Greens Upper House Candidate for Eastern Victoria at a community action outside Hazelwood Power Station today.

Samantha Dunn marching towards Hazelwood Power Station to deliver a statement provided by Greens Senator, Christine Milne.

People from across Victoria came to Hazelwood today in support of change. “We know there must be a transition from coal fired power to renewable energy, our focus must be on zero emissions and we only have a few decades to achieve that,” said Samantha.

Other Greens candidates were there, pictured here from left to right are: Janet Rice - Footscray, Nick Carson - Doncaster, Samantha Dunn - Eastern Victoria and James Earle - Eltham.

“The fundamental driver to change is achieving real targets that will reverse our ever increasing greenhouse gas emissions. The Greens are committed to targets that will drive changes and improvements across our economy to
protect the planet from irreversible damage. We want to see a 40% reduction of emissions by 2020 and zero emissions by 2050.”

Part of the day included a "human solar array", concentrated solar thermal is currently providing base load energy in other countries.

“It is the Greens who have the political will to secure a sustainable and just future for all Victorians. It is the Greens who are committed to workers and their families and we bring that proud record to the Latrobe Valley. Together, we can change and improve Victoria’s energy industry for the benefitof the Valley and all Victorians,” concluded Samantha.