Greens MLC Colleen Hartland is taking her 10c Deposit campaign to the people by running a series of public meetings in her electorate of Western Metropolitan Region in April and May.

Wednesday 22 April - Sunshine - 7.30pm Sunsine Masonic Lodge, 93 Hampshire Road, Sunshine

Monday 27 April - Inner West  - 7.30pm - West Footscray Primary School - Argyle Street West Footscray - Off Barkley Street

Monday 4 May - Moonee Valley - 7.30pm Ascot Vale Uniting Church, 60-64 Maribyrnong Rd, Moonee Ponds.  

Monday 11 May - Williamstown / Newport area - 7.30pm - venue to be advised

Wednesday 13 May - Caroline Springs area - 7.30pm - venue to be advised

Also: Public Rally - Sunday 17 May - Parliament House, 2pm.

"The first meeting in Werribee this week was a tremendous success.  There were representatives of different community groups who see container deposits as a great fundraiser, and environment groups who see it as part of the solution to the waste problem."

"We know that 94% of Victorians support a container deposit system.  They're frustrated that the government won't take action - and especially frustrated that the Environment Minister has already said that he will vote against my Bill, when he hasn't even seen it.  So I'm focusing on telling the public what they can do to change the government's mind."

"As well as my own public meetings, I'm encouraging groups all across the state to invite me to speak at meetings in their area.  The message of container deposits is spreading across the state."

For comment: Colleen Hartland - 9689 6373

********************************** Liz Ingham Office of Colleen Hartland MLC Western Metropolitan Region

A: 75 Victoria Street, Seddon 3011 P: 9689 6373 M: 0409 333 595 F: 9689 6227 E: elizabeth.ingham@parliament.vic.gov.au W: http://mps.vic.greens.org.au