If we are elected to Council we will:
- Reduce the effects of climate change by supporting the transition to a zero emissions future.
- Activate Council’s membership of Cities Power Partnership to take advantage of its coordination of the 150 other local government across Australia working towards a zero emissions future.
- Encourage rooftop solar use and wiring for electric vehicles (EVs) for homes in Eurobodalla. Eurobodalla Labor will look at ways of encouraging both to be included for new houses and businesses as well as in renovations.
- Identify and zone suitable local land for renewable energy generation, or lease council land for community owned power projects.
- Support solar bulk-buys for residents or purchase locally produced renewable energy from community power projects.
- Work with state governments and the Federal Government to build a strong network of EV charging stations along the Princes Highway.
- Extend Eurobodalla’s ‘active transport’ network to foster safe and pleasant zero emissions commuting or exercising on foot, cycling and scooting.
- Develop and improve strategies to protect our waterways and coastal areas so that they continue to support businesses, including aquaculture and tourism, farmers, and residents and visitors who use them for recreation.
- Urgently review our planning documents to take into account climate change and include strategies to reduce its effects.
Read what we have to say about environment and climate change
THINK TWICE ABOUT ASBESTOS DURING REBUILDS AND RENOVATIONS
Residents and tradies involved in rebuilding Black Summer bushfire-destroyed homes, as well as those undertaking renovations are being reminded during this this year’s upcoming National Asbestos Awareness Week to 'Think Twice About Asbestos'. Eurobodalla Labor for...
EUROBODALLA SHIRE COUNCIL — ‘CLIMATE ACTION LAGGARDS’
Eurobodalla Shire Council (ESC) has lagged behind other Australian local governments with its failure to identify climate action opportunities with inexplicable delays well beyond the Black Summer fires or COVID, according to Eurobodalla Labor for Council...
WE NEED TO BE BETTER PREPARED FOR NATURAL DISASTERS’
Improved natural disaster preparedness including proactive rural lands management, closer alignment with the Rural Fire Service's (RFS) land clearing strategies in high bushfire risk areas, and ready-to-stand-up evacuation centre amenities will form a part of...
NATIONAL WATER WEEK — MAKE A SPLASH!
National Water Week kicks off today, an opportunity according to Eurobodalla Labor for Council to make a difference and make a splash across the shire. "All of Labor's candidates want to inspire Eurobodalla residents, education providers, and community organisations...
Eurobodalla Labor supports public access to Coopers Island and Bowns Creek
Good morning councillors and members of the public. Thank you for this opportunity to speak. This issue has had considerable attention so I will keep it short, despite disappointment in the length of time it has taken to resolve an issue that is clearly covered by...
LABOR SUPPORTS BAY BUSINESS
Mayoral candidate David Grace today hit out at Eurobodalla Council Shire's (ESC) refusal to acknowledge its proposed Batemans Bay Pavilions gymnasium and associated ratepayer-subsidised entry fees will likely force some local businesses to the wall. Mr Grace will tell...
BROULEE COMMUNITY HAS HAD ENOUGH: SORT IT OUT NOW!
A failed 2003 decision to give the Broulee community council land -- a road reserve -- needs to be resolved once and for all in favour of the residents and ratepayers, according to Eurobodalla Labor for Council. Eurobodalla Shire Council (ESC) is yet again considering...
IF YOU LOVE OUR BEACHES, THEN LOVE OUR RIVERS AND CREEKS TOO!
More than 100 countries, including Australia, will celebrate World Rivers Day tomorrow (26 September)– an opportunity for local residents to take stock of the shire’s natural assets to ensure they’re protected for the benefit of oyster farmers, surfers, swimmers and...
CREATING LOCAL JOBS WHILE ENSURING A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
Eurobodalla Labor for Council’s team today unanimously endorsed the citizen’s alliance Beyond Zero Future for South East NSW’s (ZeroSE) plans to help residents, businesses and farmers create local jobs while ensuring a healthy environment for the future. Labor’s...
WHY IS COUNCIL DELAYING CLIMATE RESILIENCE COMMUNITY CONSULTATION ?
Eurobodalla Shire Council (ESC) is dragging its feet consulting with the community about introducing substantive programs to strengthen the shire’s climate resilience, according to Eurobodalla Labor for Council. Council’s previous emissions reduction plan achieved a...