Vote 25: What’s loving my neighbour got to do with it? Cheaper petrol, income tax cuts, cheaper electricity – Is that all that counts?
Join us on Thursday 19 June at 7pm for 7:30pm to hear from re-elected Federal Member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender in dialogue with the Anglican Bishop of South Sydney, Michael Stead on what counts for this electorate and for Australia. Opportunity to ask questions and share your view.
- Acknowledgement of country and welcome to St Georges – Rev Paul Weaver, Acting Rector
- Reflections on Vote 25: What’s loving my neighbour got to do with it? – The Hon Allegra Spender MHR, Member for Wentworth
- Dialogue between Allegra and Rt Rev Dr Michael Stead, Bishop of South Sydney
- Questions to Allegra from the floor
- Thanks and close – Professor Bernard Stewart AM, Convenor
About Allegra Spender (from her web site):
I’m Allegra Spender. I’m a local business leader, renewable energy advocate and now, the independent Federal Member of Parliament for the Wentworth Electorate.
I went to school locally at Ascham, and after that, I obtained an Economics degree from Cambridge University, an MSc from the University of London, and completed business courses at Harvard and Dartmouth College.
I’m passionate about using my business skills and experience to help others.
Starting my career as a business analyst at McKinsey gave me exposure to a wide range of industries and business strategy. I then worked in the UK Treasury as a policy analyst. More recently, I was the Managing Director at Carla Zampatti Pty Ltd, my family’s fashion label.
I was also the chair of the Sydney Renewable Power Company, an environmental impact investment company, that funded the installation of the largest CBD solar array in Australia at the time. Then, as CEO of the Australian Business and Community Network, I worked to address educational disadvantage by partnering with leading Australian businesses.
About Bishop Michael Stead:
Bishop Michael Stead holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of New South Wales, is an honours graduate of Moore College with a Bachelor of Divinity and a Diploma of Ministry and was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy by the University of Gloucestershire in 2007. He has been Anglican Bishop of South Sydney since 2015.
About St George’s Anglican Church Paddington. The St George’s community actively seeks to be inclusive, welcoming diversity, and recognising Christ’s love for all people. We seek to follow Jesus particularly through awareness of the needs of: First Nations peoples, refugees and those from culturally-diverse communities, those marginalised by sexual orientation, divorced people, and victims of domestic violence, predominantly women. Our garden is always open and you are welcome to come and sit at any time. Dogs are very welcome at St George’s.
JOIN US ON SUNDAYS
Sunday Morning Service: 9.30am – followed by Morning Tea
Informal Sunday Afternoon Service: 3.00pm
Lego fans from 1 to 101 are invited to Lego Club. First Saturday of the month 2.30-4.30pm.
To contact the minister or church leaders, phone 9360 6356, or email info@paddington.church
Acting Rector: Rev. Paul Weaver
St.George’s Anglican Church, Fiveways. 245 Glenmore Road, Paddington 2021
paddington.church
We acknowledge the traditional owners of this land and pay respect to their elders past and present.