27TH JULY 2010 Tasmanian Democrats announce Senate candidates
The Tasmanian Australian Democrats have announced Paulene Hutton and Tim Neal as the Senate candidates for the forthcoming Federal election.
The number one candidate is Paulene Hutton. Paulene has lived in Launceston for over ten years, and is has one adult son. Whilst living in Tasmania, she has had the opportunity to work in a combination of youth justice and other related community service areas. “Working in this area has put me in touch with some of the most important issues to fellow Tasmanians, both young and old,” Paulene said.
Her supporting candidate is Tim Neal. A student at the University of Tasmania’s Hobart campus, Tim is studying a combined Arts/Law degree. “While only new to Tasmania, I have become incredibly passionate about local issues and our poor representation in the senate.” Tim said.
Paulene Hutton believes that it is once again time for the Australian people to be represented in the Senate by the Australian Democrats : "As an Australian Democrat, I believe that we need to look at all issues with a clear aim of being fair and reasonable."
The Australian Democrats senate candidates are both looking forward to
Paulene Hutton
Australian Democrats number one Senate Candidate for Tasmania
pauline.tas.dems@gmail.com
Tel: 0409 311 524
Tim Neal
Australian Democrats No.2 Senate Candidate for Tasmania
tim.neal@democrats.org.au
Tel: 0413 535 502
Paulene Hutton has lived in Launceston, Tasmania, for over ten years. Whilst living here, she has had the opportunity to work in a combination of youth justice and community services. Her experience in this area has given her a deep insight into some of the crucial issues being faced by every day Tasmanians.
Her passion in politics is founded on a passion for today’s youth, in particular, youth justice.
“I believe that the system has failed our young people.” Paulene says, “I believe that the system needs to be changed to ensure that our youth do not become trapped in a cycle of offence and detention, and have the opportunities that they deserve.”
She also has a strong passion and belief in the areas of mental health, particularly from a preventative perspective. She believes in increasing resources available to the Mental Health sector, to provide room and resources to function under continuing pressure over the coming years.
Paulene has a strong desire to bring a level of reason and fairness to the Australian Senate, and to the Australian people.
Tim Neal is a student at the University of Tasmania’s Hobart Campus. He is currently studying a combined Arts/Law degree.
Tim also has a passion for the young people of Australia, in particular ensuring that today’s young people are given every opportunity to grow, succeed and flourish as they enter their adult lives.
“As a student myself, I understand the pressures that students face every day. If elected, I will lobby the government to not only reduce HECS, but eventually abolish it completely.”
Tim also holds close to his heart, the issues surrounding the rights of same sex couples. He says: “While there have been advancements in how the law recognises gay couples, it does not go far enough. It’s not about gay rights, it’s about equal rights.”
Tim also believes in bringing reason and fairness back to Australian politics and the Australian Senate.
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