Sophie Houghton confirmed as Greens Candidate for Apsley in the Legislative Council

The Tasmanian Greens are pleased to announce that Sophie Houghton has been endorsed as their Legislative Council candidate for the Apsley election on May 7th.

Party Convenor Kay McFarlane said Sophie Houghton has worked in the hospitality, winemaking and tourism industries for many years, and understands the challenges facing regional Tasmania in her role as a small business owner.

“Sophie Houghton will be a strong and creative voice for the regional communities of Apsley, with fresh perspective and ideas.” Ms McFarlane said.

“Working cooperatively with Greens MPs, Cassy O’Connor, Rosalie Woodruff and Andrea Dawkins in the Lower House, she will present an innovative and alternative voice in the Legislative Council.”

Sophie Houghton is passionate about maximising regional employment opportunities and improving resources for regional health, education and community services.

She is committed to ensuring the five year moratorium on coal seam gas fracking becomes permanent, and will also campaign for much needed upgrades to infrastructure delivering more reliable drinking water to residents and preventing further contamination of the East Coast’s stunning world class beaches.

Sophie Houghton said: “The Legislative Council has a huge responsibility to ensure that all legislation creates a fairer, safer and more prosperous community. I would be honoured to be the Apsley Legislative Councillor.”
Party Convenor Kay McFarlane