MEMBERS of the Northern Rivers Young Greens say they are “dubious” by what could be ahead following their party’s loss at the recent state election.
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Party hopeful Adam Guise lost in a close fought race against incumbent Thomas George but the party’s youngest members say they were proud by how it played out.
“With such a close call for the Lismore electorate we do not feel this as a loss,” Northern Rivers Young Greens Convenor Nina Giblinwright said.
“We feel positive about the huge increase in Greens supporters and the challenge we now pose for the Nationals.”
There was social media backlash in the days following the election directed towards Tenterfield voters.
Some young voters felt aggrieved that Tenterfield’s perceived ageing population may have swung the vote away from the Greens party.
“If it was run on the old boundaries we would have won, if we had compulsory preferential voting like in Victoria we would have won,” Adam Guise said post-election.
Ms Giblinwright said their group were disappointed by the outcome but wouldn’t be laying blame.
“This result shows us that your vote can make a difference and will continue to do so in the future.
“We are disappointed that the Nationals have yet again taken the seat and are dubious about the years to come, but feel that, there is a chance to make a change for the better for the people of the Northern Rivers,” she said.
Nina said the Young Greens would regroup and continue to build momentum before the next election.
“We feel strongly that The Greens are the only party who are able to protect our future from the corporate leadership, which Australia currently faces, and we intend to keep fighting for ecological sustainability, social and economic justice, grassroots democracy, and peace for all people,” Ms Giblinwright said.