The activists are involved in the campaign to save Willow Grove and support the CFMEU green ban. “We pledge to join with other residents in putting our bodies in front of bulldozers — if needs be — to save this piece of Parramatta’s heritage,” James said.
The ticket is calling on the City of Parramatta to declare a climate emergency and commit to becoming a zero emissions council by 2030. They also want the council to initiate consultation with local First Nations’ elders about how to mark Invasion Day in the local government area.
Social and economic pressures are bearing down on Parramatta residents, especially during the pandemic. The Community Need Not Corporate Greed ticket wants council to initiate programs to house the homeless in vacant dwellings, expand public housing projects and mandate low-income housing in all new developments.