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Trenton Hoare - Clark
2024 Tasmania State Election - State Mp Candidate - March, 23, 2024
Electorate of Clark - Tasmanian Greens - Australia
Who is Trenton Hoare?
Trenton Hoare (they/them), a 23-year-old non-binary, queer university student from South Hobart, has quickly found a sense of belonging in Clark since moving there in 2021 for their Bachelor of Arts degree, with a double major in Sociology and Politics & Policy. Originating from Tasmania's North West Coast, Trenton has a deep affection for the island and its community.
Throughout their life, they have actively campaigned for issues like Voluntary Assisted Dying, LGBTQIA+ rights, Housing, and Climate Action. In 2022, Trenton served as the Equity President for the Tasmanian University Student Association for the year 2023 and is a board member of Equality Tasmania.
Trenton is aligning with the Greens as a support candidate, drawn to the party’s comprehensive plans for climate action, housing, health, and the protection of human rights across all societal segments, emphasizing inclusivity beyond economic status. They highlight the strategic opportunity presented by the expansion of the House of Assembly to its original 35 seats, viewing it as a chance to influence the balance of power and foster meaningful, positive change for Tasmania and its inhabitants.
What are Trenton Hoare's Political Values?
The Australian Greens, identifying as a social democratic party under the leadership of Adam Bandt, adhere to four main pillars. Social justice, sustainability, grassroots democracy, and peace and non-violence, reflecting their alignment with global green politics.
They champion environmentalism through initiatives like recycling expansion, conservation, and a transition to 100% renewable energy by 2030 via a Green New Deal, which includes investment in renewable technology and Australian manufacturing for green energy solutions. Financially, they advocate for equitable taxation, opposing tax cuts favoring high income earners, promoting a wealth tax on billionaires, and supporting the creation of a publicly owned bank.
The Greens call for enhanced welfare policies, affordable housing, rent caps, increased income support, free public transport and childcare, and debt forgiveness for students. They support universal healthcare expansion, including dental and mental health, reproductive rights, drug law reform, and legal cannabis.
Socially, they push for marriage equality, asylum rights, and gender equality, alongside political reforms like donation caps and an anti-corruption watchdog. In agriculture, they emphasize animal welfare and climate resilience, opposing live exports in favor of ethical practices.
Their foreign policy advocates for independent and transparent international relations, and they support electoral reforms towards proportional representation.
