Election 2025: Greenway candidates and what they stand for

Greenway is a seat named after an ex-convict was brought to the Sydney colony. Meet the candidates vying for the seat on May 3, and read what they stand for.

Tileah Dobson

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April 21, 2025 - 7:52AM

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The seat of Greenway was named after ex-convict Francis Greenway, who later became a prominent architect, and covers Acacia Gardens, Glenwood, Kellyville Ridge, Kings Langley, Kings Park, Lalor Park, Parklea, Seven Hills, Stanhope Gardens, and The Ponds.

Other suburbs under the seat include parts of Blacktown, Quakers Hill, Riverstone, Rouse Hill, Schofields, Toongabbie and Vineyard.

Since the seat’s creation in 1984, it has been mainly held by Labor except between 2004 to 2010 when the Liberals held it.

This masthead contacted every candidate running in the election with the same questions.

Robert Stuckey – Independent

Robert Stuckey is the independent candidate for the seat of Greenway.

I am 70 years young and have lived in and around the Blacktown area for some 30 years,

I have been married to my rock Jenny for 50 years and have two terrific children and two (apple of my eye) grandchildren who I openly spoil.

What inspired you to run for the seat?

I was inspired to run because my children and grandchildren were tired of me whinging about the governments and all their broken promises so as I am retired, I said ‘OK. I want to see a better future for my children and all children’.

For a country of around 27 million people I cannot believe we have a national debt of a trillion dollars. This cannot be accepted, we must change this now.

Whatdo you see as the biggest issues for this election and how do they apply to the region?

The biggest issues are cost of living, being able to buy a home, power bills. People are tired of hearing the same old rhetoric of promising the world and then, once elected, fail to follow through on their promises.

We desperately need another hospital in this ever-growing region and for 15 years the Labor and Liberal governments have promised to build the Rouse Hill Hospital and still no result. People want to see action.

What is your top three wishlist for the electorate?

1. Things that we could do now is stop talking about nuclear energy or continuing on with some renewable energy projects that just money pits and do what 23 other countries are doing to provide clean affordable power. And that is converting our existing coal fired power stations throughout the country into energy recovery facilities.

This is basically converting these stations into processing food waste (putrescible) into a liquid form and instead of burning coal they would burn our food waste which can provide the same energy value as coal it works. It could be up and running within two to four years with a cost of around $200-$400m. We need action now, this is a no-brainer.

2. The Labor Government is spending millions on these urgent care clinics because the governments have failed to fix the Medicare issues which now sees GPs charging additional fees on top of Medicare, so it has forced everyday Australians who are already struggling

going to go to Hospitals EDs and this clogs up the system – and it cannot handle the overload.

The problem here is that Labor has just promised to build another 50 UCC for the bargain price of $660m and the problem is that are only opened between the hours of 8am – 10pm seven days. Bad luck if you have a problem when they’re not open, once again here is a perfect example of politicians not being able to think outside the box.

3. Cut the fuel excise by 20c going forward, not just for 12 months. Scrap renewables and burn clean coal, as well as working towards supplementing coal power with energy recovery facilities that turn putrescible food waste into energy. Get back to reliable energy that we are not paying a ridiculous amount for. Both of these will take pressure off people’s hip pocket. Commit to investing money on upgrading existing roads in a set timeline. Before new estates go in, plan ahead and estimate the expansion of existing roads before the chaos and inundation occurs.

Palaniappan Subramanian – The Greens

Palaniappan Subramanian is the Greens candidate for the seat of Greenway.

Let’s turn Greenway, the Greens way! I am Palani, your Greens 4 Greenway candidate. As a skilled migrant who has called western Sydney home for over a decade, raising my family here while building a two-decade career in IT and actively organising within our community, I understand the diverse needs and aspirations of our community first-hand. Having been a Blacktown Council Greens candidate and already contributed to securing the Greens’ first-ever Blacktown Council win, I am now determined to action Greenway community’s needs as its MP.

What inspired you to run for the seat?

In a wealthy country like ours, everyone should be able to afford the basics – a home, food, world-class health, education and energy. But right now, so many families are doing it tough. I’ve witnessed first-hand the consequences of government inaction impacting millions of voters while the duopoly party politicians serve their million dollar donors. We can’t keep voting for the same two parties and expecting a different result. This is why I’ve moved from protests to the ballot box.

Moreover, Australia is the only country in the world with all four democratic features – mandatory voting, prepoll voting, preference voting and public funding and therefore best place to fight and win democracy.

Last but not least, as the two major parties place diverse candidates only in hard-to-win or risky seats, the diversity that we see in the community is missing in the parliament. By voting for me, you can bring about a more representative parliament.

Whatdo you see as the biggest issues for this election and how do they apply to the region?

We’re being ripped off by big corporations making massive profits. Moreover, one in three big corporations pay no tax. But Labor and the Liberals are funded by the same big banks, supermarkets and big corporations profiting from the cost-of-living crisis.

So, only the Greens can stop this as they have banned corporate donations voluntarily.

Specifically, western Sydney people are currently grappling with harsh realities – most are in housing stress; chronically underfunded public schools are driving more admissions to non-public schools; booking community halls or swimming pools are tough or far away, people are struck in traffic for a long time despite paying big and so on.

We won’t mark an average student centum and wonder why the student is not performing. But it is what close to 70 per cent voters do, when they vote one for duopoly parties. With more Greens, we will keep Dutton (really Scomo 2.0) out and make status quo Labor to act without tinkering around edges.

What is your top three wishlist for the electorate?

1. Make 150+ billionaires and one-in-three no-tax paying big corporations to pay their fair share raising $54.1bn and use it to fully fund education, Medicare, transport, community facilities, etc.

2. Build community and transport infrastructure in-line with population growth such as metro extension to northern suburbs of Greenway, Schofields station parking, etc

Introduce 50c public transport fares as in Queensland.

Put dental and mental health into Medicare.

Wipe all student HECS debt and bring back universal fully funded education from child care till TAFE and university (our PM had free uni).

2. Stop banks, supermarket, developers and other corporates price gouging. That is the root cause of all cost-of-living issues.

Make sure home loan bank rates can’t exceed 1 per cent.

Limit rent hikes to 2 per cent every two years.

Restrict housing investment tax benefits to one property.

Ban price-gouging of corporates and tax excessive profits.

Slash energy bills with grants and low-interest loans for home/business electrification upgrades (induction, heat pumps) and batteries.

Rattan Virk – Liberals

Rattan Virk is the Liberal candidate for the seat of Greenway.

Since settling in Australia 18 years ago, Rattan has been a strong advocate for multicultural communities and closer ties between Australia and India.

She has been an occupational therapist and rehabilitation consultant. She has helped run a family business while raising a family.

She has experience leading trade and investment initiatives, promoting Australia’s economic trade and fostering strong cultural ties with India.

She has been an active NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer for five years. This has involved supporting our community in challenging times on emergency front lines.

What inspired you to run for the seat again?

I want to be a champion and advocate for Greenway in our federal parliament. I’ll use my experience as a mum, small businesswoman and volunteer to get more investment and better facilities for our community. We’ve already secured a pledge by a Dutton Liberal Government to invest $140,000 to upgrade the lighting at Pearce Reserve in Kings Langley. As your MP, I’ll be banging on the door for even more funding for Greenway.

Whatdo you see as the biggest issues for this election and how do they apply to the region?

People in our electorate are getting hit hard by the cost of living. It’s being brought up by countless families when I’m campaigning. The significant increase in prices is the responsibility of Labor and Anthony Albanese. He’s been a weak and ineffectivePrime Minister that has let inflation get out of control.

The Liberal team will deliver much-needed relief; we’ll bring down energy bills, halve the fuel excise and cut wasteful government spending.

What is your top three wishlist for the electorate?

Getting residents top-quality primary health care. It’s a disgrace how bulk billing rates have dropped to new lows under Labor. I’m proud that a Dutton Liberal Government has earmarked a new urgent care clinic for Rouse Hill to boost better health outcomes. I also want to secure better road infrastructure, including for Windsor Rd and surrounding arterials, making road journeys smoother and safer. I’m also keen to support social cohesion, helping local charities and community organisations, ensuring they have adequate funding.

Michelle Rowland – Labor

Michelle Rowland is the Labor candidate for the seat of Greenway. Picture: Labor

Michelle Rowland has proudly represented the seat of Greenway since 2010, following six years advocating for better outcomes as a councillor and then Deputy Mayor of Blacktown City Council.

Michelle is a strong advocate for North West Sydney, and has lived in the area for all of her life. Michelle was born at Blacktown Hospital, grew up in Seven Hills – in the family home her father Frank still lives in – and worked at Jewel supermarket in Blacktown.

Michelle is married to Michael who she met at Sydney University. Together they have two daughters, Octavia and Aurelia.

What inspired you to run for the seat again?

I was born and raised in Western Sydney, and we have always had to fight to secure our fair share of investment and services.

I am inspired by the knowledge that by working together we can — and will always — achieve more for our community than by working alone.

Representing the aspirations of Greenway, and helping build a better future, has been the great privilege of my life.

For over 15 years I’ve stood up for this community when it matters most, and locals can be assured that I will continue to put their best interests front and centre.

Whatdo you see as the biggest issues for this election and how do they apply to the region/What is your top three wishlist for the electorate?

My priorities are easing cost of living pressures, delivering access to better and more affordable local healthcare, and improving local infrastructure for families.

That’s why I am delivering a new tax cut for every taxpayer in Greenway and securing important community wins – like full maternity services and an emergency department at Rouse Hill Hospital, and a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic for the North West.

We will also deliver more energy bill relief for every household and small bussiness, expand bulk billing, make medicines cheapers, and we have increased rent assistance for pensioners by 45 per cent.

Building a better future also includes delivering a better quality of life – which is why I’ve also fought to secure over $1 billion in vital upgrades for Windsor Road, Garfield Road East and West, Townson Road, Burdekin Road and Richmond Road, to ensure people spend less time on the road and more time with their family.

These achievements demonstrate my track record of delivery for the community, and build on my work delivering 13 new or upgraded parks and playgrounds through my Better Local Living Plan, a new school in Box Hill with support from the Minns Government and securing 6 new mobile towers to improve mobile coverage where it matters most.

I will fight every day to deliver a better future for our community.