Dissecting what the candidates said, Beneath the Wisteria

Those who gather Beneath the Wisteria will have the chance on Saturday to discuss what it they want from their next representative in the Murray electorate.

Last month they had the chance to hear from nine candidates in the July 2 election and on Saturday, June 25, and this month people can dissect what was proposed and how it would impact on useful community or individual response to climate change.

Saturday’s gathering starts at 11:00am, is free and last for about an hour. Some public seating is available but those intending to attend are advised to bring a folding chair.

We meet at the northern end (near Fryers St) of the mall, obviously Beneath the Wisteria.

People with any questions should call Robert McLean on 0400 502 199 or contact him via email.

Human induced climate change continues to tighten its grip on the Earth and updates and news relating to the issue continue to be posted on our blog.

Invite to all 10 candidates in Murray Electorate

All ten candidates for the Murray Electorate in next month’s Federal election have been invited to join discussions Beneath the Wisteria in Shepparton on Saturday, August 31.

However, just one, Catriona Thoolen, of the Palmer United Party, has agreed to attend, Tristan Hellew of the Sex Party, has apologised, and unsure were independent, Wendy Buck, and of Fern Summer, of the Bullet Train for Australia Party.  

Organiser of August 31 gathering, John Pettigrew, has approached each of the candidates via email inviting them to explain how they would slow our carbon dioxide emissions.

His invite reads:

“Community members who meet under the banner of Beneath the Wisteria applaud all candidates on their preparedness to nominate for the electorate of Murray in the upcoming Federal election.

“Beneath the Wisteria” meets each month in Shepparton’s Maude St Mall to discuss individual and a community response to climate change.

At our next gathering on Saturday the 31st of August all candidates are invited to meet with and join in our discussion on the stated carbon reduction policies of parties and individuals.

Meeting at 11.30am this is an opportunity for all candidates to mix and meet with the community in a respectful and non-threatening environment and take part in discussions that we expect will attract local media interest.

Please regard this as a personal invitation to meet with us at the northern end of the Mall.

For further details contact John Pettigrew 5826 9557.

Members of the public are invited to join the free gathering. Some community seating is available, but those intending to attend, should bring a folding chair.