Greens Polling Well in NSW

Two polls out today show strong support for the Greens in NSW.

Theparty is on track to play a key role in the coming election, Greens MPand lead Upper House candidate Lee Rhiannon said today.

The Greens are on 9 per cent in the Galaxy Research poll and on 11 percent in the Herald/ACNielsen poll."These polls are further indication of the momentum building for theGreens around Australia," Ms Rhiannon said.

"These polls reflect the strong support we are picking up from diversesections of the community for our stand on a range of issues thatinclude addressing the causes of climate change, opposition toWorkChoices and accountability for all MPs."

"If these poll results carry through to election day the Greens areset to play a key balance of power role in the Upper House."

"We remain the underdog in our targeted inner city Lower House seatsbut these polls certainly give our members and supporters a boost."

"Greens preferences are set to be critical in a number of Lower Houseseats. History shows that the Greens NSW do not preference theCoalition parties. We will be watching Labor's actions closely in thecoming months."

"Our voters want to see action from the NSW Labor government not justempty promises."

"Now Labor has committed to sourcing more of this state's energy fromrenewable sources they need to take the next step and wind back thecoal industry."

"Public services continue to languish under this government. Labormust not desert its responsibility for building quality publicservices like transport, education and health across the state," MsRhiannon said.