CANDIDATE<\/p>\n
Group: The Greens<\/p>\n
Elia Hauge<\/p>\n
Current occupation and background:<\/p>\n
Engineer, educator, and environmentalist specialising in water, climate adaptation, and sustainability.<\/p>\n
How long in the Byron community?<\/p>\n
Having been raised in the Byron Shire area, I have a deep connection to our community.<\/p>\n
Community involvement?<\/p>\n
Leading Team Mullum in the Yes23 campaign, contributing to the Federal Community-led Resilience Team, and serving on Council’s Water and Sewer Advisory Committee.<\/p>\n
Guiding values or principles?<\/p>\n
My values align closely with those of the Greens, focusing on creating a sustainable future for our people and our planet.<\/p>\n
Are you or have you been associated with any political party or cause?<\/p>\n
I’m an active member of the Greens, convening Byron Greens and campaigning with Mandy Nolan for Richmond.<\/p>\n
Top three issues facing your area?<\/p>\n
The housing crisis. Community resilience. Water security. I plan to use my professional expertise and personal experience to address these issues head-on, supporting initiatives that strengthen our community and enable water security in the face of the climate crisis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
CANDIDATE Group: The Greens Elia Hauge Current occupation and background: Engineer, educator, and environmentalist specialising in water, climate adaptation, and sustainability. How long in the Byron community? Having been raised in the Byron Shire area, I have a deep connection to our community. Community involvement? Leading Team Mullum in the Yes23 campaign, contributing to the […]<\/p>\n