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Jobs and solar energy are the concerns of Canning voters

Canning byelection: Voters want jobs, solar energy: Greens, WA Times, 
September 1, 2015 The coalition is using the politics of fear in its bid to woo voters in the Canning electorate, but locals care more about jobs and solar energy, the Greens say.

Leader Richard Di Natale said it was “rich” that Liberal candidate Andrew Hastie told the party’s recent state conference it was “disgusting” others were using the byelection as a chance to kick the Prime Minister and advocate for solar energy.

But about half of the electorate used solar energy, including hot water systems, so solar was clearly an important issue, Dr Di Natale said.He referred to Friday’s Border Force debacle, saying locals were much more concerned about issues such as power prices, the West Australian economy and employment for young people………Greens candidate Vanessa Rauland, who runs a business that helps organisations reduce their carbon footprint, said she would move from Fremantle to the electorate if she wins. http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/canning-byelection-voters-want-jobs-solar-energy-greens-20150901-gjckgc.html#ixzz3kiFFdCBz 

September 3, 2015 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | General News