The Ginninderra Falls Association has asked candidates for their views on our proposal. See below for the text of our message. Responses will be recorded here.
If you did not receive a questionnaire and would like your views known, please email.
| Candidate | Support | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Adam HENSCHKE | ||
| Adriana SIDDLE | see entry for Meredith Hunter | |
| Alan KERLIN | see entry for Meredith Hunter | |
| Alistair COE | ||
| Amanda BRESNAN | see entry for Meredith Hunter | |
| Andrew BARR | ||
| Andrew WALL | ||
| Angie DRAKE | ||
| Ben MURPHY | see entry for Meredith Hunter | |
| Brendan SMYTH | ||
| Burl DOBLE | ||
| Calvin PEARCE | Yes. This park, if completed to its proposed specifications, will be an invaluable asset that is beneficial to both the environment and to humans. Such an initiative is important to demonstrate how environmental issues should be dealt with, by giving neither humans nor the environment precedent over the other. | A complete funding projection for this proposal is key to its future. A lack of funds would be the only logical reason to oppose this national park and so, if the financial issues can be dealt with, there will be nothing to oppose the parks creation. |
| Caroline LE COUTEUR | see entry for Meredith Hunter | |
| Chic HENRY | ||
| Chris BOURKE | ||
| Chris BUCKNELL | ||
| Darren CHURCHILL | ||
| Darryl WALFORD | ||
| David CUMBERS | ||
| David MATHEWS | ||
| Elizabeth LEE | ||
| Emmanuel EZEKIEL-HART | Email address not supplied to ACT Electoral Commission | |
| Giulia JONES | ||
| Glen McCREA | ||
| Glen TAKKENBERG | Pirate Party ACT has no policy on the proposed Murrumbidgee - Ginninderra Gorges National Park, but my personal opinion is that this is a great initiative that presents multiple benefits to the Canberra region, and as such should be supported. | |
| Hannah PARRIS | see entry for Meredith Hunter | |
| Ian GARDNER | see entry for Matt Thompson | |
| Jacob VADAKKEDATHU | ||
| James HIGGINS | see entry for Meredith Hunter | |
| James MILLIGAN | ||
| Jayson HINDER | ||
| Jeremy HANSON | ||
| Johnathan DAVIS | see entry for Meredith Hunter | |
| Joy BURCH | ||
| Karamia LÊ | see entry for Marion Lê | |
| Karl MAFTOUM | ||
| Kate REYNOLDS | see entry for Marion Lê | |
| Katy GALLAGHER | ||
| Kieran JONES-ELLIS | ||
| Majlinda BITANI | see entry for Marion Lê | |
| Marion LÊ | Thank you for your email. I absolutely support the proposal. When my children were young we used to go to the falls regularly and I took many interstate visitors there. The falls and the surrounding area must be protected for future generations to enjoy. Thank you for your work and congratulations on your web-site. Our Party position is to support the Murrumbidgee-ginninderra gorges National Park. | |
| Mark CURRAN | ||
| Mark ERWOOD | ||
| Mark GIBBONS | Thank you for the chance to discuss this. Our policies (viewable at http://actpirates.org.au) include a large focus on increasing resources for community groups and encouraging their participation in the policy process. We do not have a specific policy on Murrumbidgee - Ginninderra Gorges National Park, but the idea is consistent with the principles of policy platform and I can confirm my full personal support. I would be happy to introduce or support this proposal within the Assembly. | |
| Mark KULASINGHAM | ||
| Mary PORTER | ||
| Matt THOMPSON | Thanks for the opportunity to comment. We (LDP) support the propose Gorges national park providing it will be available for recreational use in most parts (horse trail riding, camping etc). | |
| Matt WATTS | ||
| Meegan FITZHARRIS | ||
| Meredith HUNTER | Yes |
The Greens are happy to support the push for a Murrumbidgee - Ginninderra Gorges National Park. Meredith was pleased to host and emcee a forum in the Legislative Assembly discussing this issue. Please note that the ACT Greens have a number of environment related policies, which are all available on our website, at www.act.greens.org.au. |
| Merinda NASH | ||
| Michael LINDFIELD | I support the proposed national park which includes a unique natural habitat and ecosystem for native species and wildlife. Similarly, the proposed national park captures a rich history including Aboriginal and European influence as well as offering exciting opportunities for developing eco-tourism. A national park will protect the natural environment with balanced eco-tourism for this generation and others that will follow. A cornerstone of my election commitments includes marketing Brindabella’s eco-tourism potential. This was released on 9 March 2012 (refer: http://michaellindfield4brindabella.com/2012/03/09/on-the-election-trail-meeting-constituents-and-community-groups-week-ending-9-march-2012/). |
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| Mick GENTLEMAN | ||
| Mike KINNIBURGH | ||
| Murray GORDON | ||
| Mustafa JAWADI | see entry for Matt Thompson | |
| Nehmat Nana JBEILI | Our stated Party position is to support the Park. {see entry for Marion Lê} | |
| Nicole LAWDER | ||
| Norm GINGELL | I support the work that the Ginninderra Falls Association is undertaking to advance the proposal for a Murrumbidgee - Ginninderra Gorges National Park and to further explore the nature of the funding, infrastructure and management plan required to bring it to fruition. As a past user of the Ginninderra Falls area I appreciate its natural beauty. | |
| Philip POCOCK | Email address not supplied to ACT Electoral Commission | |
| Rebecca CODY | ||
| Shane RATTENBURY | see entry for Meredith Hunter | |
| Shelley DICKERSON | ||
| Simon CORBELL | ||
| Steve DOSZPOT | ||
| Stuart BIGGS | ||
| Tim BOHM | ||
| Tom SEFTON | ||
| Tony HALTON | ||
| Trisha JHA | see entry for Matt Thompson | |
| Val JEFFERY | ||
| Vicki DUNNE | ||
| Yvette BERRY | ||
| Zed SESELJA | ||
The ACT Electoral Commission listed you as a candidate for the 2012 ACT Legislative Assembly election to be held on Saturday, 20 October 2012. Your email address was also provided.
I am writing to all candidates, who have released their email addresses, to give you an opportunity to state your support, or otherwise, for the proposed Murrumbidgee - Ginninderra Gorges National Park.
Please note that, unless you request otherwise, your responses will be posted on our website at ACT Election 2012.
Specifically,
- Do you support the establishment of the Murrumbidgee - Ginninderra Gorges National Park?
- Do you have any comments you would like to add?
Would you like to receive regular updates about the proposal? If so, please indicate in your reply or just send an email to support-subscribe@ginninderra.org.au.
Thank you,
Dr Chris Watson
President
Ginninderra Falls Association
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