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Box Hill Climate Candidate Scorecard
Information is critical to an informed choice.
This scorecard has been prepared by Menzies for Climate.
Summaries of candidates policies and scorecard rationale
The scorecard rates candidates on six key climate policy areas and policies related to government integrity.
Each policy has been scored as VERY GOOD, GOOD, FAIR or POOR based on the candidates’ published policies.
Every effort has been made to be objective and fair in scoring. Summaries of each candidate’s policies were prepared with a cut off date of 2nd of November. Policies were scored using simple and clear criteria, and you can find the full scoring rationale with policy summaries here.
What’s at risk this election?
- Victoria’s nation leading climate targets.
- The clean energy roll out.
- The shift to efficient electric appliances to lower energy bills
- The shift away from gas, decreasing health risks and climate pollution
- Real native forest protection – closing logging loopholes
Box Hill is a key seat! Make your vote count for climate.
Lower House Voting
You must number every box or your vote will not be counted. Be sure to number the candidates with the strongest climate policies first. Even if your first choice is eliminated earlier in counting your vote will flow to your next preference at full value, and so on. You will have sent a clear message about the value of climate action.
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Upper House Voting
There are two options for voting for the Legislative Council (upper house).
Option 1 To vote above the line you must number from 1 to at least 5 groups (best to worst).
Option 2 To vote below the line you must number from 1 to at least 5 candidates (best to worst).
For the most effective vote: For either option, number 12 parties from best to worst, including all their candidates if voting below the line.
Top election issues
Going electric reduces energy bills
Electric homes are healthier and save us money
- Electric appliances are significantly more efficient than gas appliances and cost half to two thirds as much to run
- Moving away from gas to efficient electric appliances slashes energy bills
- Government support for solar and energy storage significantly reduces household electricity costs, and should be seen as a “nation building investment”
- Electric vehicles require less maintenance, their running costs are very much lower and they protect us against fuel supply chain price shocks
A fully electric household with an EV saves over $4000/year – find out more here.
What should an incoming Government do?
- We believe that Victoria must meet or exceed its emission targets
- We oppose any new fossil fuel exploration in Victoria and want seismic blasting banned
- We support electrification
- We want to see action to maintain our forests
- We want fairness
- We believe that Victoria should develop action plans to deal with the consequences of climate change
Good climate policy saves us money and is better for our health – find out more here.
The shift to reliable, affordable clean energy is unstoppable
“Renewables supported by storage remain the lowest-cost generation investments for Australia’s future electricity system”: CSIRO
- Clean energy is safe – the community is sold on rooftop solar, and our community supports shifting to a grid powered by clean energy
- Clean energy is homegrown and increases Victoria’s energy independence, and supports regional jobs
- Storage makes sun and wind power available 24/7
- Clean energy is a very effective way of cutting climate pollution
- Clean energy is reliable compared to our aging power plants
Victoria reach 44.6% clean energy generation last year – find out more here.
The destruction of Victoria’s native forests continues
Forests are an important part of Australia’s biosphere, critically important for our survival.
- Forests are fundamental in managing water cycles and providing clean water for our cities and regions.
- Our forests offer significant opportunities for eco-tourism and recreation as well as an important connection to nature for our city dwellers
- Sadly, despite the logging ban, Victoria’s native forests are still being logged
- Forests disturbance like planned burns and loophole logging increases flammability
Protecting our forests is key to a better climate future – find out more here.
Further information
Electrification
- Going electric makes economic sense! Find out more here.
- Rewiring Australia: “households who switch to an electric car, solar and electric appliances could save more than $4,000 a year, even when including upfront costs”
Clean Energy
- Victoria reached 44.6% clean energy generation last year. Find out more how solar, wind and batteries lower costs and increase our resilience.
- Clean Energy Council: The Liberal Party’s proposed 2km exclusion zones “would gut Victoria’s development pipeline and with it, any credible path to meeting future energy demand” – 26,000 job losses, $3.9b wage losses, $3.2b local procurement losses.
Forests
- Victoria’s native forests are still being logged, despite the ban due to loophole logging.
- ABC – Victoria’s FFMV are electively removing precious hollow bearing trees!
- EJA: Follow the Money report recommends permanent forest protection
Acknowledgements
This scorecard was developed by members of Menzies for Climate in conjunction with the Vote Climate network. Lighter Footprints is assisting with digital distribution.
Menzies for Climate is a volunteer, non-partisan, not for profit community climate action group.
This page is authorised by Menzies for Climate Inc, Authorised by Jeff Cranston, Suite 197, 793 Burke Road, Camberwell, Vic. 3124
Let’s protect our environment and our families’ health and future
Let’s make sure our community is supported in shifting to affordable, efficient electric homes and sustainable transport.
Parklands and green spaces are highly valued in Menzies, along with clean air and family traditions. These climate and environment groups are active in Menzies, and are working together to ensure you understand where Menzies candidates stand on climate and environment.