Pheonix Valxori is the Greens candidate for the federal election on 3 May who grew up in Wagga Wagga, went to Mount Austin High School, and is currently studying at the Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga campus.
Pheonix is a young twenty-year-old, queer, disabled person who has been actively campaigning through the Riverina electorate since his nomination as the Greens candidate in February this year.
Pheonix believes that everyone should be able to afford the basics of life – good health, an education, and roof over their head.
While people are working harder than ever and suffering under a cost of living crisis, one in three big corporations pay no tax.
We need to bring down the cost of living by making it illegal for big corporations such as Coles and Woolworth to charge excessive prices.
Under the Greens, dental and mental health costs will be brought into Medicare.
In addition, treatment will be available from a doctor, dentist, nurse or psychologist at one of a thousand new free healthcare clinics.
If elected, Pheonix will work to freeze and cap rents, build affordable homes, and stop unlimited mortgage hikes.
This will be paid for by phasing out negative gearing and other tax breaks for wealthy investors.
The Greens will support climate action by stopping new fuel and gas projects and working to lower carbon emissions.
We need environment protections which provide a planet our children can live on.
Public transport needs to be improved across the Riverina by having more coaches and trains.
Funding needs to be increased for regional hubs and shelters such as the Hilltops Community Hub in Young and the Cowra Neighbourhood Centre
Pheonix is adamant that if you want change you need to vote for it.
CONTRIBUTED BY PHEONIX VALXORI
