Jess in today's Illawarra Mercury - fund student organisations!

Check out the September 1, 2010 edition of the Illawarra Mercury, it discusses funding to student organisations.

Jess gladly signed the pledge, organised by the National Union of Students (NUS) to 'fund our universities, create a more equitable system of Youth Allowance' and 'support student representative organisations'.

Jess in today's Illawarra Mercury

In today's Illawarra Mercury there are profiles of every candidate in the Illawarra. Check out this image from the Cunningham electorate of the Greens' George Takacs and Jess.

Remember if you can help staff a polling booth tomorrow, Saturday August 21, please contact Will on 0425 329 963 or email bendigo1977@yahoo.com.au

For all Socialist Alliance members, supporters, friends and volunteers there will be a 'S.A.N.E party' (Socialist Alliance Night of Election party) from 7pm on Saturday at 13 Girvan Cres, Corrimal. For catering purposes please let Will know on the above number that you'll be there.

Help put people and the planet before profits in Cunningham!

Jess to preference Greens, then Labor before Liberal

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Wednesday August 4 - Jess Moore, Socialist Alliance candidate for Cunningham, will direct her preferences first to the Greens' George Takacs, and then Labor's Sharon Bird.

'The Labor government has failed the Australian people. They have shown their inability to govern in the interest of people and the planet. But it's important to recognise that a Liberal government, led by Tony Abbott, would be even worse', said Moore. 'That's why we've chosen to preference Sharon Bird ahead of Philip Clifford in Cunningham.

'Our preferences go to George Takacs first. The Greens have a range of policies that are far superior to either major party when it comes to social justice and action on climate. That being said we disagree with the Greens' decision to issue an open ticket. It's an example of electoral opportunism to maximise votes. We preference in a principled way, from left to right, regardless of what it might mean for our vote.

'I strongly urge the people of Cunningham to maximise their vote. Vote Socialist then Greens, and then put Labor before Liberal. A large primary vote for Socialist Alliance and the Greens will show Labor that it's just not good enough to be 'less bad' than the Liberals. It will pressure Labor in the direction of social justice and environmental sustainability while not risking a Tony Abbot led government', Moore concluded.

Jess speaks to Illawarra teachers

On Monday August 2, Jess addressed the 'meet the candidates' forum organised by the Illawarra Teachers Association. Present were teachers from local schools and TAFE. Others speakers included the Greens' George Takacs and the ALP's Sharon Bird. Philip Clifford from the Liberal Party didn't show up.
Jess explained her support for a universal, free education system including TAFE. She advocated the abolition of TAFE fees and the student loans scheme because students should have a guaranteed income above the poverty line. She condemned the federal government cuts of $50 million to NSW TAFE and the ongoing privatisation of our education system.
Jess highlighted Socialist Alliance's opposition to the My Schools website and league tables. She argued everyone should have access to education regardless of wealth and background. For more information on SA's education policy visit http://www.socialist-alliance.org/page.php?page=195

Northern Leader profiles Cunningham candidates

Check out these brief profiles of the candidates standing in the seat of Cunningham, including Jess. It provides an excellent summary of what she stands for.