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This election you will be asked to make choices about what kind of world you live in.

The events of the past few months, especially September 11, are sure to overshadow anything of a more domestic nature here in Australia.

Yet the problems we all face haven't gone away, whether it is workers entitlements, industrial pollution, the failing health service, or our kids' education.

There are still people living on the streets of Perth, young people damaging their lives with drugs and elderly people living in sub-standard aged-care facilities.

Our environment is still suffering from being over-used and under-valued. On top of that, the processes of globalisation seem to slowly be stripping away our jobs and security, making this a mean and frightening world.

So, what are the Greens going to do about this?

Well, we aren't going to solve everybody's problem tomorrow, and neither is anyone else, no matter how many promises they make. What we do promise is that we will apply a holistic vision of how the world could be. It's more than just saving a few trees - it's about how we live our lives, the foods we eat, and the impact we have on all aspects of the environment from soil, air and water quality to the species we share our country with.

And yes, it's more than pretending that we can defend Australia with a few warships from the problems of the world around us. Sadly, while there is war, conflict and environmental degradation in the world it will have an impact on us. Global Warming will impact us severely here in WA, and we can only partly affect its outcome. The thousands of refugees now appearing on our shores are the results of conflicts and wars far away. But unless we do our bit, how are we going to begin to solve these problems?

So that's what we are on about. The Greens have policies covering most issues. We have many ideas for alternative ways of addressing the challenges and problems that face us. Most of all, we have the enthusiasm for the task ahead.

What we are asking for you to do, is to read our material, consider how you will vote in this election, and if you like what the Greens are saying, vote for Alison Xamon in the seat of Perth and Rachel Siewert in the Senate, or for your local Green candidate if you live outside Perth or WA.

You may also have noticed that many of the words here are highlighted - that's because we have provided links to other sites and information, rather than trying to pack it all in here. So try out some of the links - and if you have any others to suggest please email them to us.

 

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