Michael Organ MP: Issues

Some of the issues highlighted by the Greens during my term as Federal Member for Cunningham (2002-2004) are included on this page.

Michael Organ, 8 July 2007

No nuclear reactor for Wollongong! - Anit-nuclear campaign

Both the Howard Coalition government and the ALP Opposition are calling for an expansion of Australia's nuclear industry. The Greens oppose nuclear power and the threats associated with the proliferation of nuclear weapons. Reports that nuclear power plants will be built along the east coast of Australia in places such as Port Kembla harbour, Lake Illawarra and Jervis Bay are cause for concern, due to the toxicity of nuclear materials.

Wilton International Airport? - No Way! - TELL LABOR: NO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN OUR BACKYARD

The Australian Labor party decided in its 2004 Annual conference to consider the construction of an airport at Wilton, if it wins Government in order to reduce the impact of aeroplane noise in its inner Sydney seats of Grayndler and Sydney.

What you can do:

Write to Mark Latham PO Box 191 Ingleburn NSW 1890, or email him at mark.latham.mp@ aph.gov.au , or fax him on 9829 7499 or 6277 8495

Tell Labor an international airport in our backyard is a bad idea.

Australian Bill of Rights - Protection of our rights is long overdue.

Michael Organ invites you to contribute to the wording of a Australian Bill of rights, to be introduced as a Private Member's Bill before the Federal Parliament.

Illawarra Medical Retrieval Unit - The Illawarra needs a dedicated Medical Retrieval Unit. Now.

The Illawarra needs a dedicated Helicopter Medical Retrieval Unit. Now.

Freedom for Tibet -

Tibet was an independent country prior to its invasion and occupation by the People’s Republic of China in 1949 and 1959. United Nations Resolution 1723 (XVI) of 1961 asserts that under international law Tibetans are entitled to the right of self determination.

Same Sex Relationships - Lets remove discrimination everywhere for everyone

On 24 May this year Michael Organ introduced a Private Members Bill into Federal Parliament which aims to
remove discrimination against same sex marriages. Not to be content with that, Michael believes sexuality law reform will remain unfinished business in this country until each and every law that discriminates against people who are not heterosexual is abolished.

Read the speech he gave to the Federal Parliament here

Employment - Working towards sustainable jobs in the Illawarra

Our employment campaign aims to address the unemployment issues facing the Illawarra. The Illawarra has some of the highest unemployment statistics in the country and in my term as the Member for Cunningham I want to address this problem.

If you would like to get involved with this campaign please contact my office

Workplace Death - Call for Feedback

With one worker killed every 46 Hours Michael Organ MP wants your input on his Federal Workplace Death and Serious Injury Private Member’s Bill 2003.

Refugees - No one is illegal

I aim to work with existing refugee support groups and compassionate individuals to highlight the failings of the existing systems and advance humane and fair solutions for vulnerable groups who have reached our shores.

I look forward to this particular campaign being collaborative where your skills, knowledge and experience can enhance our efforts and hopefully bring about some just solutions for those seeking a safe haven in our communities.

Life Travel Gold Pass - Derail the Gravy Train!

The time to review retired politicians entitlements is long overdue.
The Greens believe retired politicians should be treated exactly the same as everybody else in the community and that their remuneration should be in line with community standards.

That means that excessive benefits such as lifetime free travel passes and inordinate superannuation payments should be abolished so that they more accurately reflect community expectations and standards.