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Michael Parris

Mackenzie to run for Greens

Greens candidate John Mackenzie has called on both major parties to provide long-term funding to replenish sand on Stockton beach. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers

City of Newcastle councillor John Mackenzie will run for the Greens in Newcastle at the March state election, pushing funding for Stockton beach and 50 per cent affordable housing at the proposed Hunter Park precinct.

Dr Mackenzie contested the 2019 federal election in Newcastle, winning 15.6 per cent of the primary vote and enjoying a 1.9 per cent swing.

NSW upper house MP Cate Faehrmann will be in Newcastle on Friday to announce his preselection.

The Greens' policy platform includes $25 million to replenish sand at Stockton beach and support erosion measures at Newcastle's southern beaches.

"The state government has approved the plan for mass sand replenishment ... but neither major party has stepped up to the challenge," he said.

"I call on both parties to match the Greens' fix."

Dr Mackenzie said the Greens wanted the NSW government to commit to 50 per cent affordable housing at the Hunter Park precinct at Broadmeadow.

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