Cate Faehrmann
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Cate Faehrmann is a Greens
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, environmental activist and former director of the Nature Conservation Council of NSW. She was also a board member of the progressive political organisation GetUp
and the public interest environmental law firm, the Environmental Defenders Office of NSW. She currently resides in the Sydney suburb of Petersham
.
On September 22, 2010, Faehrmann gave notice of a bill
to legalise voluntary euthanasia
for the terminally ill, the bill is based on the bill introduced by Ian Cohen
in 2001.
Following the 2011 NSW State Election, Faehrmann published a controversial opinion piece in the Sydney Morning Herald in which she was critical of the Greens' campaign strategy. She encouraged a period of internal reflection, writing: "The necessary soul searching is not just about the party's future fortunes. Climate change, the loss of native plants and animals, the need to foster healthy communities, the reduction of air and water pollution, and the creation of a sustainable economy, are urgent challenges. We must be a party of government within one generation. If we are to reach our potential within the next couple of elections, we need to be honest about our mistakes and learn from them. The party's handling of the boycott, divestment and sanctions policy against Israel was an unnecessary distraction from issues relevant to a state election."
As of 2011, Cate Faehrmann's portfolio responsibilities within the Greens include: Environment, Marine Environment and Fisheries, Transport, Healthy Lifestyles (incl. Dental Health, Drugs and Harm Minimisation), Roads and Ports, Status of Women, Sexuality and Gender Identity, Multiculturalism and Animal Welfare. All NSW Greens MPs share responsibility for climate change.
Greens New South Wales
The Greens New South Wales is the state Greens party in New South Wales. It is a member party of the Australian Greens. The Greens NSW have one member in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly , five members in the New South Wales Legislative Council...
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, environmental activist and former director of the Nature Conservation Council of NSW. She was also a board member of the progressive political organisation GetUp
GetUp
GetUp! is a left-leaning Australian activist group that campaigns on issues important to its members. It was launched in August 2005, the week that the Coalition took control of the Australian Senate....
and the public interest environmental law firm, the Environmental Defenders Office of NSW. She currently resides in the Sydney suburb of Petersham
Petersham, New South Wales
Petersham is a suburb in the Inner West of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Petersham is located 6 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Marrickville Council...
.
On September 22, 2010, Faehrmann gave notice of a bill
Legislation
Legislation is law which has been promulgated by a legislature or other governing body, or the process of making it...
to legalise voluntary euthanasia
Euthanasia
Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering....
for the terminally ill, the bill is based on the bill introduced by Ian Cohen
Ian Cohen
Ian Cohen is an Australian politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 1995 to 2011, for The Greens...
in 2001.
Following the 2011 NSW State Election, Faehrmann published a controversial opinion piece in the Sydney Morning Herald in which she was critical of the Greens' campaign strategy. She encouraged a period of internal reflection, writing: "The necessary soul searching is not just about the party's future fortunes. Climate change, the loss of native plants and animals, the need to foster healthy communities, the reduction of air and water pollution, and the creation of a sustainable economy, are urgent challenges. We must be a party of government within one generation. If we are to reach our potential within the next couple of elections, we need to be honest about our mistakes and learn from them. The party's handling of the boycott, divestment and sanctions policy against Israel was an unnecessary distraction from issues relevant to a state election."
As of 2011, Cate Faehrmann's portfolio responsibilities within the Greens include: Environment, Marine Environment and Fisheries, Transport, Healthy Lifestyles (incl. Dental Health, Drugs and Harm Minimisation), Roads and Ports, Status of Women, Sexuality and Gender Identity, Multiculturalism and Animal Welfare. All NSW Greens MPs share responsibility for climate change.