About
Geelong is Victoria's second city, with a population of approximately 200,000. Our local Branch was re-established in mid-2006 in the build-up to the Victorian State Election. We've been thriving since, with a regular flow of new members.
The Geelong branch covers the Local Government Area of Greater Geelong City Council.
Members of the Geelong Greens, come from; Lara, Ceres, Highton, Reedy Lake, Clifton Springs, Portarlington, Mount Duneed, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, St Leonards, Corio, Bell Park, Norlane, Belmont and all of Geelong.
Meetings
We meet on the last Wednesday of each month at Beav's Bar, 77 Little Malop St, Geelong. 7:15pm for a 7:30pm start.
Please check with a contact person before arriving in case an event at Beav's forces us to move meeting venue!
Branch Meetings for the Geelong Branch are held on the first Thursday of the month. For details contact the Branch Convenor on geelongbranch@vic.greens.org.au
Greens in local press
A selection of opinion pieces by Geelong Greens' convenor, Bruce Lindsay, that have appeared in the Geelong Advertiser from 2006 onward.
Contact
Convenor: Tom Bennett
Secretary:
Treasurer: Janet Massey
Email: geelongbranch [at] vic.greens.org.au
Events
Find a list of upcoming events
Submissions, media releases, and other publications
Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Plan
Thirteen recommendations submitted by the Geelong Greens to this proposed urban expansion of Geelong.
Submission to the Panel Hearing for Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Plan
Contradictions embodied in the Urban Growth Plan
Submission to VEC Election Representation Review for COGG
The Greens Geelong Branch submits that electoral representation in the municipality should be divided into 4 multi-member wards. Click here for file
New approach needed to urban and regional planning in Geelong
Media release April 2, 2008