Erchana Murray-Bartlett

Making groceries affordable

We are getting ripped off by the big supermarkets. Coles and Woolworth control nearly 70% of the market and made more than $1 billion in after-tax profits last financial year, squeezing farmers...

Cutting power bills

Gold Coast residents pay far too much for power while energy giants rake in billions. Our community faces the double burden of high costs and vulnerability to blackouts during storms and extreme...

Fixing the Housing Crisis

Housing is a human right. Everyone deserves a safe and secure place to call home - but right now, a growing number of people across the Gold Coast are locked out of...

A strong and sustainable economy and support for small business

The Gold Coast is home to around 76,000 small businesses and is the fastest growing economy in the country. As a small business owner myself, I understand the unique challenges currently facing...

Strong climate action and protecting our natural environment

For years, I have been a passionate advocate for protecting our environment - our precious Aussie wildlife and the places we love. Just over 2 years ago I ran 150 marathons over...

Voters are telling me they are deeply disillusioned and frustrated with the current state of politics, particularly the major parties’ duopoly. People are fed up with politicians serving the interests of major...

Making Childcare Affordable

Childcare is vital for families, our economy and society as a whole, but too many parents are struggling to secure childcare places or afford the child care they need. This is forcing...

Education: Investing in Australia’s Future

Every Australian child deserves a quality education that equips them for a rapidly changing world. Yet, across our nation, significant gaps and challenges remain. Teachers are overwhelmed by admin burdens and resource...

Saving our koalas from extinction

I have been a strong advocate for protecting our precious Australian wildlife all my life. I even ran from the tip to the toe of Australia (150 marathons over 150 consecutive days)...

Aged care: dignity and care for our seniors

Our seniors built our community. They deserve dignity and quality care. We need proactive policies to help older Australians to lead dignified, safe and independent lives for longer. I am committed to:...

Strengthening Healthcare

Across the southern Gold Coast, many residents cannot access suitable health care for many reasons including cost, availability and accessibility. As a nutritionist and running coach, I believe good health is fundamental...

Reliable telecommunications for the Gold Coast

The impacts of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred have left residents of Currumbin Valley, Tallebudgera Valley, Mudgeeraba, Reedy Creek and surrounding areas with prolonged telecommunications outages, once again exposing flaws in our telecommunications infrastructure...

Equality, safety and respect for women

Our federal government must deliver policies that promote equality, respect and safety for women at home, in the workplace and in our broader community. My policy priorities include: Championing flexible work arrangements...

Transport and infrastructure for our growing city

The Gold Coast is the fastest growing economy in Australia - we’re projected to have over 1 million residents by 2050. This presents enormous opportunities, particularly with the 2032 Brisbane Olympics around...

Policy Priorities