At 22 I went to live in the Philippines, working against the sexual exploitation of women. For years, I worked with women on the dirt-floored bars of Manila’s sex industry, learning about slavery up close. Then, back home, I uncovered sexual slavery in Melbourne. In the face of government denial and inaction, I worked for change. It wasn’t easy, but I knew it was right. And, in the end, we won. The law was changed, slave traders were jailed, and slavery victims got support. It was heady stuff.
That passion for making a difference is why I served on Yarra Council from 2004-2008. It’s why I headed up a women’s health service from 2007-2010. It’s certainly why I’m running for Richmond this election.
Contact details:
kathleen.maltzahn@vic.greens.org.au
0408 142 155
The state seat of Richmond covers a fabulous part of Melbourne. Abbotsford, Burnley, Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Cremorne, Fitzroy, North Fitzroy and Richmond are some of the most dynamic parts of Australia.
Talking to people, day in, day out, I'm hearing the same concerns, again and again - unreliable, crowded public transport badly run by private operators; precious water being wasted and taken for granted; underfunded schools; a government that doesn't listen; planning that ignores local residents and delivers bad outcomes; government complacency in the face of climate change.
In response to this, the Greens will work for:
from Kathleen Maltzahn's Twitter stream from Kathleen Maltzahn's Twitter stream from Kathleen Maltzahn's Twitter stream"Mr Bell said daily statistics were being taken, and the board would alter time-tables to suit passengers, and, if necessary, would increase the number of [tram] cars on each route." Alter timetabl... (read more)
from Kathleen Maltzahn's Facebook feedIn 1937, we had all night trams. Time we brought them back again?Wall PhotosALL NIGHT TRAMS. First week: 4,644 patrons!
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