Two Greens Battle for Senate Seat | Adelaide News

0:00It's September 4th. This is Adelaide News Today, powered by AI. Robert Sims, a current member of the South Australian Parliament, is putting his name forward for pre-selection for the federal Senate ticket. He previously served a briefston in the federal Senate back in 2015. This opening comes after Senator Barbara Pocock announced she wouldn't be seeking re-election in 2028, citing personal reasons. Sims believes his experience is needed in Canberra, especially with his focus on housing affordability including rent freezes and more public, housing investment. He also wants to champion public transport, specifically a rail line to the hills, and push for stronger protections for Adelaide's park lands even, suggesting World Heritage Listing. Beyond policy, Sims highlighted the importance of strong voices for LGBTI rights in federal parliament, noting they are facing increased challenges. He stated that if he doesn't get the Senate spot, he'll continue his work in the state parliament and support the federal Greens. Meanwhile, another candidate has already thrown their hat in the ring, Isaac Estil, the

1:04SA Greens Secretary, Estil, a self-described climate activist with experience and movement building, wants to bring fresh ideas and a focus on growing the Greens vote by. Connecting with new communities, Estil, who has a background fighting the coal and gas industry and has been a lifelong renter, also emphasized his commitment to addressing the housing crisis. He plans to advocate for affordable homes, drawing on his own experiences, and those of his friends struggling with rising costs.