Shalina
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Qld
Democrats Candidate for Groom
Email:
Shalina Najeeb@qld.democrats.org.au
Phone: (m) 0447 723 366
Shalina
became a member of the Democrats in 2006 because she knew
that simply voting for a change of government would not
be enough, it would take active participation in our democracy
to make a difference. The Coalition Government has failed
for ten years to address the issues most important to
her - the protection of basic human rights, sustainable
water use in a changing climate and Indigenous welfare
issues.
Shalina
graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
from the University of Wollongong in 1998 and has worked
as a solicitor in the field of medical defence for the
past three years. She is a member of the Queensland Law
Society and has been admitted to practice law in the New
South Wales andQueensland
Supreme Courts and the High Court of Australia.
A
long time Democrat supporter, Shalina believes that the
politics of the major parties, and the narrow focus of
others, should never come before a balanced approach that
values common sense and fairness.
Shalina
wants to see balance return to the Senate, so that everyone's
voice can be heard, and a fair go guaranteed.
She
has been disappointed to see the Howard government's abuse
of power in the Senate over its last term when it has
pursued its own ideology ahead of the interests of most
Australians.
Issues
Shalina wants to address during this campaign include:
