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Tim Read MP

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I’m a doctor, researcher & Greens MP for the Vic state seat of Brunswick.
Authorised By Dr Tim Read G02/272 Barkly St, Brunswick

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I was really gratified to give my farewell speech to a full chamber in parliament last night.

It was so nice that so many MPs, and people from the electorate came to join my friends and family to watch. The celebration and the support was heartwarming and much appreciated.

I want to thank the many people I’ve met in Brunswick over the years, supporters, critics, members of the Greens and other parties, for trusting me to represent you and engaging with me in the honourable pursuit of politics. by @timreadgreens

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Thank you, Tim 💚 by @timreadgreens

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I’m your Greens candidate for Brunswick this State Election.

This November I’m asking for your support to continue @timreadgreens’s work for our community and to fight to make life affordable. taken in Brunswick, Victoria by @timreadgreens

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Thank you, @timreadgreens ! 💚

Your dedication to people, health and our democracy has made Victoria and the world a better place.

Thanks for your service and your friendship. by @timreadgreens

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Show up to the council meeting tonight and help save a vital community space! by @timreadgreens

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Group voting is something most people haven't heard of, but for the over 90% of Victorians who vote above the line in the upper house, it's allowed political parties to control your preference votes through dodgy backroom deals and cash for votes schemes.

Some particularly bad actors have manipulated this system, charging want-to-be-politicians and major parties $55,000 to make micro-parties and arrange preference deals, getting their clients elected on as little as 0.6% of the vote.

You may remember parties on the ballot in Victoria’s last election with names like the ‘Sack Dan Andrews’ Party.

This year, right wing extremists have tried to register the ‘Free Palestine Party’ and the ‘Refugees Are Welcome Here’ Party in an attempt to syphon votes to One Nation. But by abolishing group voting we have closed the loophole they were trying to abuse.

The ‘Free Palestine Party' will still be on the ballot in November as they successfully registered with the VEC, but hopefully with a tiny portion of the vote, and without the power to funnel votes on, instead, voters will decide where their votes go.

It took the Government far too long to make this incredibly important reform, but it's wonderful that it’s finally happened. by @timreadgreens

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Group voting is something most people haven't heard of, but for the over 90% of Victorians who vote above the line, it's allowed political parties to control your preference votes through dodgy backroom deals and cash for votes schemes.

Tonight we put an end to that. The only person who can decide who your vote elects, is you. by @timreadgreens

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We asked what you think about dental care in Victoria, and it's not good.

Over 90% of people who answered our survey said services are too expensive.

Dental care is health care, and everyone should be able to afford the dentist when they need it. by @timreadgreens

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"I think a smile is very important, but I also know not to judge a smile" 🦷 by @timreadgreens

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Teachers and education support staff deserve better. by @timreadgreens

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Victoria's teachers are the lowest paid in the country while our Premiers are the highest paid in the country.

Ben Carroll will bank more than $530K per year - almost 10 times what an entry level education support worker makes.

Teachers, education support staff and workers across the state are demanding better, and the Greens are standing with them. by @timreadgreens

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We want to say a huge thanks to all those who came to the VicHealth celebration and to the incredible speakers:

Our MC Lucy, a CPSU Vic industrial organiser.

Tim Read, Greens MP for Brunswick, former VicHealth board member and advocate.

Rob Moodie former CEO of VicHealth and Professor of Public Health at the University of Melbourne.

Jiselle Hanna, Branch Secretary of the CPSU Vic.

Nick Rose, co-founder and Executive Director of Sustain: the Australian Food Network.

Mariam Hachem, Victorian Branch President of the Public Health Association of Australia.

Juanita Pope, Chief Executive Officer, at the Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS)

Pete, a VicHealth union delegate.

And also thanks to Sobur Dhieu, co-founder of the youth program, Aspiring Young Africans Foundation. by @timreadgreens

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