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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Joining us on the line right now is the Greens
candidate Kat McNamara.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
Good morning, Cat, morning Katie. Lovely to have you.
Speaker 1 (00:08):
On the show. Now, you've got seven minutes and a
series of questions. Are you ready to get started?
Speaker 2 (00:13):
I'm so ready.
Speaker 1 (00:14):
Let's do it all right, Kat. Why did you decide
to put your hand up to run in the electorate
of Nightcliffs. Yeah?
Speaker 2 (00:21):
Look, because I mean, I love the Nightcliff e lecturate
and I love this community. But I've been just feeling
totally let down by some of the decisions that are
being made by a government, and I just wanted to
do something to change that. Like time and time again,
I've seen the people of Nightcliff, you know, and Rapid
Crete Coconut Grove come together to voice their concern on
issues and we're just not being listened to. I think
(00:43):
that people of Nightcliff deserve a representative who shares their values.
I'm also fed up of hearing like hearing when experts
in the field, scientists, doctors, social workers, when they provide
evidence and ideas to solve some of our biggest problems,
and they're ignored by the major parties because theologies or whatever.
I want to see community voices and evidence based decisions
(01:05):
come back into politics.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
Now, why do you think you're the best person for
the role based on your previous work experience or community
experience and through the work you've done.
Speaker 2 (01:17):
So, I come from a blue collar background. I was
a tradee and I've had a really varied work and
life experience and a pretty adventurous life up to this point.
I've lived and worked all across Australia and in remote locations,
and I've worked with all types of people. I've done
a lot of volunteering over the years as well to
give back and contribute to those communities that I've lived in,
(01:37):
and I've learned it like my voice is powerful and
I'm not afraid to speak up on issues that i
think are important and to speak when I see injustice
or on issues need to be addressed, and listening to
the community.
Speaker 1 (01:49):
So what do you see as being the biggest issues
in the electorate.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Yeah, so we've been douthentigree has been dawnocking since last
year and the three biggest things I hear on the
doors all time. One is obviously crime and safety, the
second one is the environment, and a third is integrity
in politics. Or people feeling like they can't trust their politicians.
Speaker 1 (02:11):
And based on those issues, why do you feel that
you'd be best placed to sort of get stuck into
them to deal with them.
Speaker 2 (02:18):
Yeah, well, because I mean I've got the support of
the Greens, where a grassroots party run mostly by volunteers,
made up of all types of people from our community, teachers, tradees, doctors, parents,
and look, I know some people have believed the ideas
about the Greens, and I will challenge them to put
those preconceived ideas to one side because and actually read
our policies and hear what we have to say. Because
(02:40):
on the doors, when I get to chat to people
and talk about how the Greens want to tackle issues,
it's really well received. People are so happy to hear
our common sense and initiatives and are really keen for change.
And look, most importantly, unlike way about the CLP, we
don't accept donations from corporations who try to buy influence
in politics. So we are really and truly a grassroots
(03:02):
movement here in the territory.
Speaker 1 (03:04):
Now, the question I've been asking the other candidates as
well is do you support the development of onshore gas? Yeah?
Speaker 2 (03:11):
So I think the question over simplifies it. Yes, we
have an onshore gas industry already and we use gas.
I get that. Do I support the expansion of onshore gas? No,
we are the largest exporter of gas in australiare is
we have enough gas? The problem is that our governments
have allowed foreign owned gas companies to come in and
take our resources whilst paying barely any tax or royalties.
(03:34):
The idea that we have a gas shortage is actually untrue.
And look the science is clear out Like it's not
just my opinions. The IPCC and these National Energy agency
have stated that we cannot afford to open any new
fossil fuel projects if we are to avoid climate catastrophe.
What I do support is long term sustainable jobs and
cheaper bills and that comes with renewables.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
Now, in terms of Saint Vinnie's moving to Coconut Grove,
we understand Coconut Grove like it's not actually in the
electorate of Nightcliff, but it is an issue or it's
a topic that people in Nightcliff have contacted us about.
Do you support Vinnie's moving into coconut growth.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
Yeah, I actually just live a stone throw from there.
So I understand the concerns that people have, and I
have heard people bring it up, and I've heard that
people felt like they were not consulted, and so that's
not good enough in near community consultation. Also, the reality
is that we need these services and when they run well,
they do a really good job and they have to
(04:33):
go somewhere, but community consultation is essential. Look, this is
something that's been the pipeline, I think for a while.
And you know, it's ultimately an issue for Brent Potter
and Tasha Files as the current members.
Speaker 1 (04:45):
Now in terms of the issues of like crime and
anti social behavior. How do you think they'd be best
dealt with in the electors?
Speaker 2 (04:53):
Yeah, so crime, I mean, look, there are times I
definitely don't feel safe from my own home and witness
heats of anti social behavior, and everyone deserves to feel
safe in their home, and it is a problem the
current crime situation. It's not fair on police. It's unfair
to expect them to cover all the grounds. They're not
social workers, they're not youth workers. It's an unnecessary burden
that we're placing on them. So we want to see
(05:16):
we've got to see us getting to the source and
what are the drivers of crime? For example, domestic, family
and sexual violence is the biggest social issue. It's the
largest aspect of crime. I mean, this is why kids
are out on the street at night. Sixty five percent
of the men incarcerated are there for domestic advanced related defenses.
But instead of doing something about the problem, we just
see this sort of ambulance at the bottom of the
(05:37):
cliffs type response. We just build more prisons instead of
actually addressing the causes. So frontline services have been crying
out to be properly funded, and they have been severely
underfunded for decades. So of course the problem is that's
getting worse.
Speaker 1 (05:51):
Cap a minute and a half left, have you decided
where your preferences are going to go?
Speaker 2 (05:58):
No, So the preferences will be a matter of for
or I'm the party, like I'll have a say in
the party as well. But it's not something that we've
looked at or done yet. What I do actually, Katy,
you know, I really want to a point here about
preferences because I hear a lot of misunderstanding and this
conceptions of the community about it. Preferences are simply when
people talk about preferences that's the how to vote card
that each party puts out, and it's nearly a suggestion
(06:19):
on how people might vote based on who we think
might be more closely aligned with our values. But I
or any party is not giving your preference to anyone else.
So when we hear people say, oh, why vote for
the Green dage's preference, Labor, the preferences are up to you,
and the preferences flow according to what each and every
voter puts on their cards.
Speaker 1 (06:38):
Forty seconds left, Cat, why should people vote for you?
Speaker 2 (06:42):
Oh? Look, I'm just I really love this community. My
kids go to school here. I'm here to represent people
of Nightcliff and bring their voices into Parliament. I will
listen and act in the best interest of our electorates. Always.
I want to hear from people who have the solutions
and experience and elevate their voices and like you know, honestly,
once again, we do not accept corporate donations, so you
(07:04):
know that I am working for the people of Nightcliff
and Rappa Creek and Coconut Grove only.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
Well, Kat Magnamari, you've come in just in time. They're
right on seven minutes. Really good to speak with you.
This morning. I appreciate your time. Thanks so much, Katie,
no worries, thank you
Joining us on the line right now is the Greens
candidate Kat McNamara.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
Good morning, Cat, morning Katie. Lovely to have you.
Speaker 1 (00:08):
On the show. Now, you've got seven minutes and a
series of questions. Are you ready to get started?
Speaker 2 (00:13):
I'm so ready.
Speaker 1 (00:14):
Let's do it all right, Kat. Why did you decide
to put your hand up to run in the electorate
of Nightcliffs. Yeah?
Speaker 2 (00:21):
Look, because I mean, I love the Nightcliff e lecturate
and I love this community. But I've been just feeling
totally let down by some of the decisions that are
being made by a government, and I just wanted to
do something to change that. Like time and time again,
I've seen the people of Nightcliff, you know, and Rapid
Crete Coconut Grove come together to voice their concern on
issues and we're just not being listened to. I think
(00:43):
that people of Nightcliff deserve a representative who shares their values.
I'm also fed up of hearing like hearing when experts
in the field, scientists, doctors, social workers, when they provide
evidence and ideas to solve some of our biggest problems,
and they're ignored by the major parties because theologies or whatever.
I want to see community voices and evidence based decisions
(01:05):
come back into politics.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
Now, why do you think you're the best person for
the role based on your previous work experience or community
experience and through the work you've done.
Speaker 2 (01:17):
So, I come from a blue collar background. I was
a tradee and I've had a really varied work and
life experience and a pretty adventurous life up to this point.
I've lived and worked all across Australia and in remote locations,
and I've worked with all types of people. I've done
a lot of volunteering over the years as well to
give back and contribute to those communities that I've lived in,
(01:37):
and I've learned it like my voice is powerful and
I'm not afraid to speak up on issues that i
think are important and to speak when I see injustice
or on issues need to be addressed, and listening to
the community.
Speaker 1 (01:49):
So what do you see as being the biggest issues
in the electorate.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Yeah, so we've been douthentigree has been dawnocking since last
year and the three biggest things I hear on the
doors all time. One is obviously crime and safety, the
second one is the environment, and a third is integrity
in politics. Or people feeling like they can't trust their politicians.
Speaker 1 (02:11):
And based on those issues, why do you feel that
you'd be best placed to sort of get stuck into
them to deal with them.
Speaker 2 (02:18):
Yeah, well, because I mean I've got the support of
the Greens, where a grassroots party run mostly by volunteers,
made up of all types of people from our community, teachers, tradees, doctors, parents,
and look, I know some people have believed the ideas
about the Greens, and I will challenge them to put
those preconceived ideas to one side because and actually read
our policies and hear what we have to say. Because
(02:40):
on the doors, when I get to chat to people
and talk about how the Greens want to tackle issues,
it's really well received. People are so happy to hear
our common sense and initiatives and are really keen for change.
And look, most importantly, unlike way about the CLP, we
don't accept donations from corporations who try to buy influence
in politics. So we are really and truly a grassroots
(03:02):
movement here in the territory.
Speaker 1 (03:04):
Now, the question I've been asking the other candidates as
well is do you support the development of onshore gas? Yeah?
Speaker 2 (03:11):
So I think the question over simplifies it. Yes, we
have an onshore gas industry already and we use gas.
I get that. Do I support the expansion of onshore gas? No,
we are the largest exporter of gas in australiare is
we have enough gas? The problem is that our governments
have allowed foreign owned gas companies to come in and
take our resources whilst paying barely any tax or royalties.
(03:34):
The idea that we have a gas shortage is actually untrue.
And look the science is clear out Like it's not
just my opinions. The IPCC and these National Energy agency
have stated that we cannot afford to open any new
fossil fuel projects if we are to avoid climate catastrophe.
What I do support is long term sustainable jobs and
cheaper bills and that comes with renewables.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
Now, in terms of Saint Vinnie's moving to Coconut Grove,
we understand Coconut Grove like it's not actually in the
electorate of Nightcliff, but it is an issue or it's
a topic that people in Nightcliff have contacted us about.
Do you support Vinnie's moving into coconut growth.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
Yeah, I actually just live a stone throw from there.
So I understand the concerns that people have, and I
have heard people bring it up, and I've heard that
people felt like they were not consulted, and so that's
not good enough in near community consultation. Also, the reality
is that we need these services and when they run well,
they do a really good job and they have to
(04:33):
go somewhere, but community consultation is essential. Look, this is
something that's been the pipeline, I think for a while.
And you know, it's ultimately an issue for Brent Potter
and Tasha Files as the current members.
Speaker 1 (04:45):
Now in terms of the issues of like crime and
anti social behavior. How do you think they'd be best
dealt with in the electors?
Speaker 2 (04:53):
Yeah, so crime, I mean, look, there are times I
definitely don't feel safe from my own home and witness
heats of anti social behavior, and everyone deserves to feel
safe in their home, and it is a problem the
current crime situation. It's not fair on police. It's unfair
to expect them to cover all the grounds. They're not
social workers, they're not youth workers. It's an unnecessary burden
that we're placing on them. So we want to see
(05:16):
we've got to see us getting to the source and
what are the drivers of crime? For example, domestic, family
and sexual violence is the biggest social issue. It's the
largest aspect of crime. I mean, this is why kids
are out on the street at night. Sixty five percent
of the men incarcerated are there for domestic advanced related defenses.
But instead of doing something about the problem, we just
see this sort of ambulance at the bottom of the
(05:37):
cliffs type response. We just build more prisons instead of
actually addressing the causes. So frontline services have been crying
out to be properly funded, and they have been severely
underfunded for decades. So of course the problem is that's
getting worse.
Speaker 1 (05:51):
Cap a minute and a half left, have you decided
where your preferences are going to go?
Speaker 2 (05:58):
No, So the preferences will be a matter of for
or I'm the party, like I'll have a say in
the party as well. But it's not something that we've
looked at or done yet. What I do actually, Katy,
you know, I really want to a point here about
preferences because I hear a lot of misunderstanding and this
conceptions of the community about it. Preferences are simply when
people talk about preferences that's the how to vote card
that each party puts out, and it's nearly a suggestion
(06:19):
on how people might vote based on who we think
might be more closely aligned with our values. But I
or any party is not giving your preference to anyone else.
So when we hear people say, oh, why vote for
the Green dage's preference, Labor, the preferences are up to you,
and the preferences flow according to what each and every
voter puts on their cards.
Speaker 1 (06:38):
Forty seconds left, Cat, why should people vote for you?
Speaker 2 (06:42):
Oh? Look, I'm just I really love this community. My
kids go to school here. I'm here to represent people
of Nightcliff and bring their voices into Parliament. I will
listen and act in the best interest of our electorates. Always.
I want to hear from people who have the solutions
and experience and elevate their voices and like you know, honestly,
once again, we do not accept corporate donations, so you
(07:04):
know that I am working for the people of Nightcliff
and Rappa Creek and Coconut Grove only.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
Well, Kat Magnamari, you've come in just in time. They're
right on seven minutes. Really good to speak with you.
This morning. I appreciate your time. Thanks so much, Katie,
no worries, thank you
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