“Balancing a thriving local economy with protecting our way of life”
People and Planet Before Profit — because this is home
I’m Lisa Bellamy, and I’m running as an independent for the federal seat of Robertson because our community — and our country — are at a crossroads.
As a proud mother, grandmother, and advocate, I bring a wealth of experience as a small business owner, environmentalist, and former University of Newcastle Revenue Accountant. I’m also the President of the Kariong Progress Association and volunteer with wildlife rescue.
My lived experience shapes my vision for change:
“I’ve rented, owned a home, run a small business, and raised children on the Central Coast. I know the struggles of making ends meet and the challenges locals face.”
I believe the future of the Central Coast lies in balancing economic growth with environmental protection, community health, and food security.
Why I'm Running
Right now, we face battles on all fronts — from overdevelopment to environmental destruction, from government overreach to the erosion of our basic rights.
I’m running to protect the things that make the Central Coast unique: our bushland, coastlines, communities, and way of life. I’m standing up for a fairer future where the environment is protected, communities are respected, and our rights and freedoms are safeguarded.
For too long, politicians have traded our future for short-term profits. It’s time to put people and the planet first. We need responsible development — not reckless expansion that harms our natural surroundings and quality of life.
My Policy Platform
🌏 Healthy Environment
• Protect bushland, rivers, and wildlife from overdevelopment
• Be responsible caretakers of this land
🌾 Healthy Food
• Support small-scale farmers and local food producers
• Push for clear food labelling, including GMO and origin details
🏡 Healthy Community
• Deliver affordable housing without sacrificing green space
• Fight overdevelopment and ensure community-driven planning
• Improve public transport, healthcare, and local services
🔒 Rights & Freedoms
• Stop digital IDs and surveillance technologies that threaten our privacy
• Protect our right to protest and speak freely
• Oppose any moves toward a social credit-style system of control
This Is a Movement!
This isn’t just a campaign — it’s a stand for something greater.
A vote for me will send a very clear message to the major parties, “I’m really hopeful that by people supporting me, we can send a strong message to the major parties, that we truly are looking for meaningful change, not just your typical slogans in the lead up to elections from people who are completely out of touch with what it means to live in our communities and face the challenges we do.”
About my stance:
On Climate Change
I firmly believe we need to take care of the natural systems that sustain us. I also believe that many of the so-called solutions being pushed by governments and corporations aren’t really about protecting the planet—they’re about control, greenwashing, and profiting from systems that exclude everyday people.
Take biodiversity credits, for example. These don’t stop destruction—they just allow it to be offset somewhere else. It’s like giving corporations a licence to bulldoze one patch of land as long as they “protect” another. But ecosystems aren’t interchangeable. Once you destroy a forest, a wetland, or koala habitat, you can’t just recreate it somewhere else. Nature doesn’t work that way.
What worries me is that instead of focusing on real, grounded action—like protecting our forests, planting shade trees in our suburbs, supporting local farmers, and investing in grassroots community solutions—we’re seeing more and more of these market-based schemes that sound good on paper, but don’t deliver for the environment.
If we want to combat climate change effectively, we need to start by protecting what we’ve already got—keeping trees in the ground, restoring biodiversity, stopping the destruction of bushland for short-term development, and building strong local food systems that reduce emissions and support communities.
I believe in practical, community-led solutions. I believe in local action. And I believe we can take care of the earth without giving up our freedoms or handing more power to the same corporations that helped create the problem in the first place.
On electricity generation and renewable energy
We need clean electricity — but not at the expense of our environment. The transition to renewable energy must be done with care, transparency, and proper oversight. We should be asking: is so-called “green” electricity truly green when it clears bushland, threatens biodiversity, or relies on overseas supply chains that exploit people and ecosystems and requires more mining anyway to make the turbines etc?
Locally, we also can’t ignore the serious health impacts faced by communities living near coal-fired power stations — especially around the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie regions. These impacts are well-documented in the Untold Stories report (March 2025), prepared by Future Sooner and supported by the Greens Central Coast. It’s time to prioritise the health of people and the planet by phasing out polluting energy and replacing it with smarter, truly sustainable alternatives — and make sure community and environment are at the centre of every decision.
On the Gaza and Isreal conflict
What is happening in Gaza is a humanitarian catastrophe. The bombing of civilians, the destruction of homes, schools, and hospitals MUST STOP.
Israel’s actions in Gaza amount to a genocide, and Australia’s silence makes us complicit.
Our government has shown shocking weakness in the face of international law violations. It’s time for moral courage.
Australia must:
- Publicly condemn the bombing and displacement of civilians in Gaza
- Immediately suspend any defence exports — including plane parts or weapons systems — used in attacks on Palestinian people
- Push for a ceasefire, full humanitarian access, and a just political solution based on human rights and international law
This is not about taking sides in a conflict — it’s about standing up for human life, international law, and the right of all people to live in safety and dignity.
On COVID Vaccines
I believe everyone has the right to make INFORMED medical decisions without pressure or coercion. COVID vaccines, like any medical treatment, should be a matter of personal choice — based on clear, transparent, and independent information.
Over the past few years, many Australians were not given the full picture, and concerns were dismissed rather than addressed. That undermines public trust.
I support open discussion, access to all available data — including emerging research — and respect for people’s choices, whether they choose to vaccinate or not.
No one should lose their job, their education, or their dignity for making a personal health decision.
On Childhood vaccination
I believe in informed consent — that means having access to all the information, not just one side of the story.
As more research emerges around childhood vaccinations and their effects, it’s vital that families have access to full, transparent, and independent information so they can make the best decisions for their children.
No family should be punished for making a choice based on their values, beliefs, or concerns. Children should not be excluded from preschool or school because of their vaccination status. Education is a right — not a reward for compliance.
Health policy should be based on openness, respect, and individual choice, not fear or coercion, or to funnel taxpayer funds to big pharmaceutical companies.
On Taxes
We need to start making sure big business and international corporations and the big polluters pay their fair share of taxes.
I would push for:
- A windfall profits tax on corporations making record profits during global crises, especially in energy, mining, and banking
- Tighter rules and enforcement to stop multinational corporations from shifting profits offshore to tax havens
- An end to fossil fuel subsidies — our tax dollars should not be propping up industries that harm the planet
- A global minimum corporate tax, in line with OECD efforts, to ensure big business pays what it owes — no matter where it operates
- More transparency in tax reporting for large companies operating in Australia
On immigration
Our immigration system isn’t working—for Australians struggling to find housing and secure work, or for migrants stuck in limbo. We need a commonsense, community-focused approach that matches local needs, supports real skills shortages (like in health and aged care), and helps new arrivals settle successfully.
I believe in protecting our communities, our environment, and our future—while also treating refugees and migrants with compassion and fairness. That means quicker, more humane processing, ending indefinite detention, and making sure immigration benefits everyone, not just big business.
On defence spending
I do not support the AUKUS deal — it’s a massive waste of public money that could be better spent.
I believe Australia’s defence spending should reflect the real life needs of everyday Australians — like homes, jobs, community wellbeing, and a secure future through clean energy and local innovation. The AUKUS deal is an expensive and unnecessary commitment that locks us into foreign military interests and drains billions from areas where we need investment most.
There are millions of reasons why we shouldn’t be spending hundreds of billions on submarines that won’t arrive for decades and will probably be out of date anyway by then, we should be strengthening Australia here at home — investing in housing, healthcare, regional jobs, clean energy technology and local solutions for local issues. Real security means looking after our people, our environment, and our independence.
On First Home Buyer programs
I believe we should support first home buyers — including our kids and grandkids who are trying to get a foot in the door. But we also need to address the bigger issue: why is housing so expensive in the first place?
Government programs won’t solve the crisis if we don’t tackle the root causes — like unchecked development, land banking, investor tax breaks, and a system that favours profits over people. We need real reform that prioritises homes for living in, not just assets for speculation.
How do we vote for Lisa?
To vote for Lisa Bellamy, you must number all boxes on the ballot. In the small ballot for the lower house, put a number 1 next to my name. Then, number the other boxes in order of the parties you feel most aligned with, or those you believe are the least problematic (less shit).
By putting Lisa as number one, you send a clear message to the other parties that you care about preserving our way of life on the Central Coast. Your vote will still flow down to the party that receives the most votes. But a vote for Lisa as number one won’t be wasted.
In many ways, it is a protest vote. It’s your chance to be an activist, to send a strong message that the major parties are not doing enough. You want people before profits. It’s time for them to listen to their communities, not be led by corporate donors and big businesses.
Remember, you must number every box for your vote to be valid. This system ensures your vote is counted and reflects your preferences.
Unless there is a clear commitment from the major parties to protect conservation land on the Central Coast, my how-to-vote card will read:
Vote 1 Lisa Bellamy, then your choice for all other preferences.
Why aren’t you recommending preferences on your how-to-vote card?
I understand some people are concerned that this approach is politically risky and may have unintended consequences — potentially helping elect a party less committed to protecting the environment. While I appreciate that perspective, I cannot, in good conscience, support a party that does not align with the core reason I am standing in this election: to protect conservation land on the Central Coast and hold Labor accountable for upholding its own land zoning laws.
I am open to working with any party willing to make a genuine commitment to protecting our environmentally significant land, which is critical for the future of our community. I have already made efforts to collaborate on this issue, but if they refuse to act and protect land from being rezoned for housing or commercial developments, I cannot, in good faith, recommend preferences for them.
I will continue to reach out and push for a positive resolution up until election day. My mission is simple: to protect conservation land and preserve the way of life on the Central Coast. That’s my core focus, and I’m ready to work with anyone who shares this commitment.