As most of you would be aware, a group of us gathered on Wednesday and publicly handed in a letter to Kevin Rudd's electorate office. We created a group name "Assessors for Affirmative Action". We highlighted our problems and concerns. Some people also submitted personal letters. We generated media interest (radio, print and TV).
As you are probably aware, the Greens have been very supportive in highlighting our issues. Christine Milne's office issued an update early this morning, to those who have been corresponding with her office. Part of the update includes this
Finding solutions to fix the Green Loans program must now become a key focus. Christine and the Greens, are of the firm view that the Green Loans program is too important to be let fail, not least because the impacts on thousands of Australians like you are far too severe to be simply ignored. You can see Christine's press release on the matter here:
Many of you have taken the time to send through possible solutions, which I am now working through to collate them as fast as I can. But the most effective solutions will be ones that have the credibility and authority of you as assessors behind them, as a group. I know there is a poll on the ABSA website suggesting options, and some other threads discussing possibilities. It's time if at all possible for one or a small group of you to put your hand up and help pull that all together, and put it out to as many assessors as possible.
ACTION: - work together to discuss possible solutions; and send us a set of options endorsed by as many of you as possible. That way we can put your group plan to the government.
So, our next gathering will be to focus on the solutions. I have booked the Brisbane City Council City Library from 3:30 - 5:30pm. We will do a workshop using a technique called World Café, to collate a list of solutions from assessors in the Greater Brisbane region. This will be then passed onto Christine Milne's office and Kevin Rudd's electorate office on another date. Afterwards, we can make our way to a cafe / pub to chat further.
So in summary,
Brisbane City Library 266 George Street, Brisbane.
Community Meeting Room - Ground Floor (ask staff for directions).
3:30pm - 5:30pm (social gathering afterwards).
Bring your ideas and solutions!
Brisbane City Library 266 George Street, Brisbane.
Community Meeting Room - Ground Floor (ask staff for directions).
3:30pm - 5:30pm (social gathering afterwards).
Bring your ideas and solutions!
Cassie McMahon.
Call 0404 677 781
Call 0404 677 781
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