Terry Jones, The Greens

Health, education and water for the electors on the Peninsula are the important issues in this Federal Election, according to Greens candidate Mr Terry Jones.

"The Greens believe that everyone has a right to timely, high-quality health care, regardless of their income," he said.

"We strongly support Medicare and propose that it should expand to cover dentistry, physiotherapy and mental health.

"Medicare is failing to provide the universal, affordable cover that people need and expect.

"For anything but a simple visit to the GP, the gap is becoming an enormous chasm.

"Getting into a hospital is nearly impossible and there is no hospice that will enable the terminally-ill to leave the world in tranquility.

"If Medicare was funded properly, we would not need the John Howard Safety Net."

Mr Jones said: "The Greens believe that a strong public education system is the key to creating a fair, successful and cohesive society, and that everyone has the right to free, high-quality public education and training.

"To achieve this, The Greens would massively increase funding for all levels of public education - No handouts to wealthy private schools.

"When you visit your child's public school, you should not be confronted with grounds, buildings and equipment that are in dire need of repair or upgrading.

"The Peninsula has some excellent teachers.

"Provide them with up-to-date facilities so that they can help our children reach their full potential.

"Remember, 78 per cent of children in Robertson go to public schools."

Mr Jones said: "The Greens are committed to our enviroment.

"It is the only one we have.

"It is evident that we all need to stop wasting our clean, fresh water.

"We need to look to environmentally sustainable methods to fill the gap.

"The Central Coast needs more water saving devices in homes and businesses, gardens that needs fewer hoses, and a wider use of recycled water.

"Think and act green," he said.

Terry Jones, The Greens September 29