Green Nomads: Wild Places


Bob Brown + Paul Thomas

The Edge, State Library of Queensland

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Bob Brown

Bob Brown

Bob Brown resigned as leader of the Greens in 2012 and from the Australian Senate in June 2012. Brown led the Australian Greens from the party's foundation in 1992 until April 2012. In 1978 Bob was appointed director of the Tasmania Wilderness Society and led the campaign to prevent the construction of the Franklin dam. He spent 19 days in prison and on the day of his release, in 1983, he became a member of Tasmania’s parliament. Bob was elected to the Australian Senate in 1996. From 2002 to 2004, when minor parties held the balance of power in the Senate, Brown became a well-recognised politician. He was re-elected in both 2001 and in 2007. Bob Brown was also the first openly gay member of the Parliament of Australia, and the first openly gay leader of an Australian political party. Bob lives with his partner Paul in Tasmania and travels widely. Bob has published a number of books including his memoir and photographic books and poetry books. He has also won many awards, including from the United Nations.
Paul Thomas

Paul Thomas

Paul Thomas, who is a farmer, has been a jackeroo, local sportsman, community worker, social activist, environmentalist and art curator. He served two terms as a Greens councillor on the Huon Valley Council (1996–2002). His farm overlooks Randalls Bay in southern Tasmania.

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Felicity Caldwell

Felicity Caldwell

Felicity Caldwell is the state political reporter for the Brisbane Times and a member of the Queensland Parliament media gallery. Felicity, who has worked as a journalist since 2008, joined the Brisbane Times in 2016 and has covered a state election campaign from the road, three state budgets and estimates, and spends much of her time in Parliament or chasing politicians. She joined the BT after working at Quest Community News, mX, The Sunday Mail and The Queensland Times. Felicity has covered everything from City Hall, federal politics, court, entertainment, education, youth, transport and employment issues.


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