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Rudd lacks vision on fuel
28-05-2008 Our Prime Minister has shown himself to be out of ideas when it comes to solving our fuel problems. Greens candidate, Malcolm McKelvie has outlined practical actions the government could take.
'Why do our leaders feign surprise as the prices go up? The problems of global warming and oil depletion have been on the cards for years. Mr Rudd ought to be leading us with a vision of the clean, green future ahead of us. Instead he is wringing his hands and looking worried,' Dr McKelvie said.
'The Greens welcome the Green Car initiative but questions why a cent will not be spent until after the next election. The transition to zero carbon emission cars must include legislating for more and more stringent vehicle emission standards. The Prime Minister should explain why China has tougher standards than us'.
'Of even more concern is the message delivered in the budget about road funding. The transport budget was split 95% to roads and 5% to public transport. Where is the vision for fast, frequent, efficient mass transport? The public transport system is already struggling to cope with increased demand- what will it be like when petrol hits $2.00? Gippsland is hit even worse as we have less access to public transport'.
For further information please contact: Malcolm McKelvie 0417 364 615
Greens Candidate for Gippsland Byelection
'The Greens welcome the Green Car initiative but questions why a cent will not be spent until after the next election. The transition to zero carbon emission cars must include legislating for more and more stringent vehicle emission standards. The Prime Minister should explain why China has tougher standards than us'.
'Of even more concern is the message delivered in the budget about road funding. The transport budget was split 95% to roads and 5% to public transport. Where is the vision for fast, frequent, efficient mass transport? The public transport system is already struggling to cope with increased demand- what will it be like when petrol hits $2.00? Gippsland is hit even worse as we have less access to public transport'.
For further information please contact: Malcolm McKelvie 0417 364 615
Greens Candidate for Gippsland Byelection