Greens aim for 1.5 percent swing

Andrew McLean: “we need to stop corporate control”

Andrew McLean has been announced as the candidate for Fisher for the next federal election. 

“Balance of power is very likely for the Greens,” said Mr McLean. “People around the world are switching on to the fact that Green policies are sensible — that we simply need to look after people and the planet. And we need to stop corporate control.

“The Queensland Greens do not take corporate donations, so our decisions are made from science and evidence — not what’s best for billionaires. The Greens are a grassroots party, ordinary people who have had a gutful of political spin and corporate control.

“Since I have been in Maleny, every election has been won by the person or party with the most money. That’s not democracy. That’s too close to American politics for my liking. Democratic choice is critical, people need to be able to vote for the best ideas, not who has the most money. The Greens are happy to work with others to get good outcomes — upgrading Medicare, and seriously dealing with the climate and housing crises.”

Mr McLean said the last time the Greens had the balance of power, emissions went down and they brokered a deal for free dental for kids. “Let us finish the job,” he said. “There is a better way to spend public money. Real people are suffering and doing it tough.”

Mr McLean spent the first two weeks of his campaign with first nations people listening, learning and growing. “It was a life-altering experience. It made me see things quite simply. How we treat each other is the most important thing. That’s why we talk about a ‘future for all of us’.”

Mr McLean is heavily involved in the community in Maleny. He currently runs a non-profit in the housing sector, is a qualified mechanic and massage therapist.