Independent candidate Craig Pickering standing for planning reform

With early voting in the SA state election now well underway, community members may be interested to know about Craig Pickering, who is running as an independent candidate for the Upper House (Legislative Council – white ballot - Group O).
 
Craig is running on a platform of planning reform, ensuring major developments are better aligned with community expectations, and strengthening community voices in decision‑making.
 
You can read more about Craig’s priorities here:  with an excerpt below:

Championing a Fairer, More Transparent South Australia 
My campaign is founded on principles that put people first, with a commitment to open government, respected and empowered communities, and responsible planning for South Australia’s future.
 
✓ Grassroots consultation
✓ Non-partisan decision-making
✓ Preservation of public spaces
✓ Responsive representation
✓ Prioritising community voices
✓ Balanced development
✓ Focus on local issues
✓ Sustainable planning
✓ Transparency
 
 If you are aligned with these priorities, ranking Craig highly on the white ballot paper can help give this kind of representation a stronger chance in Parliament.