Statements from my nominators

These are the statements from Greens members who have nominated me for preselection:

Emma Henley
Boroondara Branch Convenor (2006-2008)

I am nominating Peter Campbell for Senate preselection because having worked with him in various different roles throughout the party I have come to respect and value his skills as a candidate and campaigner. He is a passionate and enthusiastic candidate with seemingly endless energy to devote to the campaign.

He is truly committed to the Greens’ Charter and Greens’ Policies. I have always been impressed by Peter’s knowledge and thorough understanding of not just our policies but also the wider issues, including being able to reference studies, statistics, facts and stories to support and explain the complexities of an issue. Despite having this wealth of knowledge, Peter is still able to discuss any issue in lay-person terms with everyone from pensioners to teenagers and having a young daughter himself, is able to way lyrical with parents about family issues.

Peter is also a very easy to listen to public speaker with a compelling manner of presenting arguments. Peter has phenomenal grass roots connections with a variety of community groups whom he is able to draw upon in a campaign. He is not afraid of using technology to help get his message across with web-pages, blogs and networking sites.

I have been heavily involved in the party for about 5 years including having held the following positions:

• Candidate for Kew (2006 State Election)
• Cotham Ward Candidate (Boroondara by-election 2007)
• 6th Senate Candidate (2007 Federal Election)
• Boroondara Branch Convenor (2006-2008)
• Victorian Greens Representative at Global Young Greens Conference in Nairobi (2007)
• State Council Eastern Suburbs Regional Council Representative (2006- present day)
• Refounding member of Young Greens (2005-2008)

Sean Hardy
Inner Melbourne branch

The Australian Greens is fortunate to have an enthusiastic, articulate and knowledgeable member in Peter Campbell. I believe that he will make an excellent lead candidate in the next Senate election. He has ample experience as a candidate for election and handles himself staunchly in the face of difficult situations arising during campaigns.

More importantly, Peter has proven himself to be a keen and competent voice in support of Green values. It is common to hear "Peter from Surrey Hills" on ABC talkback making important points on issues such as water use, forestry and sustainable living, as well as seeing his letters printed in the papers.

I am a Member of the Inner Melbourne branch and I have known Peter Campbell since I joined the Greens in 2002. We have spent many years working on State Council together. We were both candidates in the 2004 Federal Election. I was a member of State Executive between 2004 and 2006, co-secretary in 2005, and co-convenor in 2006 –2007.

Jenny Henty
Co-convenor of the Boroondara Greens

Peter Campbell has been active member of the Boroondara Branch of the Greens for many years. Peter has represented our branch on the Eastern Suburbs Regional Council and was a State Councillor for 4 years. He has been a local candidate for both federal and state elections in this area since 2001.

Peter is a committed campaigner on a range of environmental issues, particularly reducing carbon emissions, improving sustainable transport options and forest protection. In these areas he is well researched and articulate in expressing his views in a range of different situations.
He is a good public speaker who can inspire and motivate people. He effectively applies his technical knowledge of electronic communication techniques and understands how to communicate campaign messages through various types of media.

Peter is well-organised, self-motivated, confident and courageous. He is a man of action. He regularly opens his sustainably renovated home to the public for their education and as a fundraiser for various community organisations. Peter contributes effectively to the work of numerous community organisations in his local community and beyond. He volunteers for Bush Search and Rescue Victoria and organises AUDAX bike rides.

I was a founding member of the Boroondara Branch of the Greens and have known Peter for many years. I was Peter’s campaign manager for the federal seat of Kooyong for the 2007 election.

Currently I am co-convenor of the Boroondara Greens. I stood for the electorate of Hawthorn in the 2006 State election. I was a member of the Parliamentary Liaison Group of the Greens from 2007 – 2008 and took on the position of convenor twice during that time.

Lance Harding
Bellarine Branch Secretary

I commend Peter Campbell to you as an excellent lead Senate candidate for the upcoming Senate election. I work with Peter in the energy industry and appreciate his skills, ability and dedication towards both his professional work and his commitment to greens issues, values and politics.

Peter has established a broad base of contacts and skills across our community, and he has a great breadth of knowledge on green issues including climate change, energy and forests.
His community involvement with climate change campaigns and other green issues stands him in good stead to gather the support we need to elect a Greens Senator for Victoria.

The current economic circumstances are causing problems for political leaders and new public demands for action on climate change and managing our transition to a sustainable economy.

Peter would be a Senate candidate that can represent and promote greens policies in these uncertain times and, if elected, guide their implementation as a Victorian Senator.

I have been a member of the Bellarine Branch for 3 years, and am currently the Branch secretary. I have also been the campaign manager during recent elections.