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Labor candidate for Brunswick, Jane Garrett, has welcomed the announcement of a Brumby Labor Government $23 million climate change program that will help individual Victorians and communities take local action to reduce emissions. 

Ms. Garrett said the Victorian Government would work in partnership with Victorians to help drive down emissions and seize new opportunities in a climate change economy, under the new Climate Communities program.

“The actions of human beings have a direct impact on our climate,” Ms Garrett said.
“Much of the debate on national and global action on climate change centres on the negative impact human beings have had on the climate, but I want to shift the focus onto the positive impact human beings can have on our climate.

Part of $2 Million Brumby Government Funding to Improve Sustainable Transport

Jane Garrett, Labor candidate for Brunswick, has welcomed news of an $160,000 Brumby Labor Government initiative to fund a new alternative north south bike route through Brunswick and Brunswick East linking Carlton North and Coburg.

Moreland City Council has received $160,000 as part of nearly $2 million given to councils in Melbourne and regional Victoria to improve local access and overcome barriers to walking, cycling and public transport.

The $226,000 Canning Street Extension Project will be delivered thanks to joint funding from the Brumby Government’s fourth round of TravelSmart and Local Area Access Program grants and Moreland City Council.

“I am delighted to announce funding for this project, which will improve sustainable transport options in our community and encourage people to leave their cars at home for short trips,” Ms Garrett said.