Mr Ferrier highlights lowering the cost of living, improving health care, and environmental protection as central to his campaign.

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“Australians are hard hit by housing costs, whether mortgage or rent,” said Mr Ferrier.

“First home buyers are locked out of the housing market by a system that favours investors.

“The Greens will cap rents, and phase out negative gearing and capital gains concessions.

“The Greens pressure has recently secured an additional $3 billion in funding for public and community housing.”

Mr Ferrier is also supportive of increasing subsidies for renewable energy.

“Study after study has shown the cheapest energy comes from renewables, especially solar and wind,” he said.

“It makes sense to increase subsidies for renewables like rooftop solar to bring household power bills down – paid for by ending subsidies for fossil fuels.”

Health care is another key tenet of his platform.

“Health care affects every Australian, and includes aged care, dental and mental health care,” he said.

“It’s vital we restore free GP visits, and include preventative dental care as part of Medicare.

“Older Australians need quality, affordable aged care, whether at home or in residential care.

“This should be provided on a not-for-profit basis.”

Additionally _Mr Ferrier is advocating for a tightening of environmental protections and greater support for emergency services.

“Everyone is aware of the increase in extreme weather events,” he said.

“We need to properly resource our emergency services for fire and floods.

“Our Federal environmental protection laws are not working to protect native forests and threatened wildlife.

“The Greens have negotiated with the current government to overhaul these laws.

“They are yet to be passed by parliament.”