Category Archives: Federal 2013 campaign

Newcastle Art Gallery a priority project for the Greens

Posted on 4 September, 2013 by Newcastle Greens

The Greens candidate for the Federal electorate of Newcastle Michael Osborne has thrown his support behind the controversial redevelopment of the city’s art gallery. Supporters of the art gallery say this time last year the $21 million dollar project was … Continue reading →

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Hunter skilled workforce under threat from Coalition ‘autonomous’ TAFE plan

Posted on 4 September, 2013 by Newcastle Greens

The Greens have labelled the Coalition “autonomy for TAFE” plan as a backward step for the Hunter and said it would be the first stage of full privatisation of vocational education and training. Greens higher education spokesperson Senator Lee Rhiannon … Continue reading →

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Michael Osborne Chosen as Greens Candidate for Newcastle

Posted on 14 June, 2013 by Newcastle Greens

By way of introduction, I am a civil engineer, with a Masters of Environmental Studies and a postgraduate Diploma of Management. I was born in Newcastle and, apart from a few years working overseas in the UK and on aid … Continue reading →

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Newcastle Greens announce Federal candidate

Posted on 18 May, 2013 by Newcastle Greens

The Newcastle Greens today announced Newcastle City Councillor Michael Osborne as their candidate to contest the seat of Newcastle in the Federal Election on Saturday 14 September 2013. “I am honoured to be preselected to represent the Greens in the … Continue reading →

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