By Kyra Gillespie
Renewable energy, education and transport are high on the agenda for Gembrook Greens candidate Amy Gregorovich.
The 20-year-old Pakenham resident is currently earning her undergraduate degree, and believes she has what it takes to oust longstanding Gembrook MP Brad Battin from the seat.
“I am a student at Monash University, studying a double degree of Science (Environmental Science) and Arts (Human Geography and International Studies). I also work with Casey Cardinia Libraries and sat on the Cardinia Shire’s 2018 Youth Council,” Ms Gregorovich said.
“I have always been passionate to fight for the issues that have been ignored for far too long and for those who don’t feel they have a voice. I am running as the Greens candidate for Gembrook because it’s time for change, it’s time to create a future for all of us.
“We need to transition to 100 per cent renewable energy, get a better deal for our public schools and build better transportation routes. Importantly, we need a government that represents and upholds the diversity within our community, not one that seeks to drive our community apart.”
While Ms Gregorovich didn’t divulge any specific election commitments for the Gembrook electorate, the candidate said she will implement the Greens’ key focuses for the state, locally.
“The Victorian Greens plan to transform our ageing, unreliable public transport system and create a fast, reliable and efficient transport network. This includes extending Melbourne Metro and planning for Melbourne Metro 2, high capacity signalling and trains across the entire network, with plans for further level crossing removals,” she said.
“We will work towards a 100 per cent renewable Victoria by 2030, capitalising on the new low carbon economy to create new markets and employment opportunities.
“We’ll double the Victorian Renewable Energy Target and build large-scale publicly-owned renewable energy.
“We’ll upgrade the Victorian energy transmission network, unlocking a wind and solar revolution across regional Victoria, whilst installing solar panels and batteries on all public schools.”
Ms Gregorovich will also advocate for needs-based funding, which she says will “focus on creating smaller class sizes and higher quality education, whilst ensuring proper funding to meet the needs of students with disabilities and other learning needs.”
“The Greens also support free 3 and 4 year old kinder and will advocate for early childhood education,” she said.
