Dear friend,
I’ve just come from Government House in Hobart where, in a truly historic moment, Nick McKim and Cassy O’Connor were sworn in as Australia’s first ever Greens Minister and Cabinet Secretary.
Please share this historic moment with us – watch this video and pass it on.
This is an exciting day in Green politics in Australia and we want to share it with all our supporters around the country because we know this would never have happened without your support.
A million Australians voted Green at the last Federal election, Greens hold balance of power in several parliaments around the country, we have a Greens Speaker in the ACT, and over one in five Tasmanians gave us their vote and their trust last month. Now, after building strength and credibility over 20 years, and after long negotiations, today is the day the Greens have made another breakthrough and joined Cabinet.
With two seats at the Cabinet table, we can deliver Green outcomes for all Tasmanians – reducing energy bills through energy efficiency upgrades, forging ahead with light rail in Hobart, and positioning Tasmania as a social, economic and environmental leader.
With direct influence in the Cabinet and direct control over parts of Tasmanian government departments, Nick and Cassy will be your voice at the heart of government for the first time in Australia’s history.
Please celebrate this moment with us and share it with your friends and family.
This is a great milestone in Green politics and very significant in the evolution of Australian politics.
Yours,
Christine
Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens