Janine Kitson

Janine Kitson is an independent candidate in the Liberal-held seat of Bradfield.

The former high school teacher is a well-known campaigner in the area, lending her voice to causes such as the National Trust and the preservation of the ABC.

Her slogan, “Bradfield can do better”, has created a lot of discussion in the area.

In addition to a long career in teaching and writing, Kitson has worked for the NSW Education Department and has been a councillor for the Ku-ring-gai Council.

The former National Trust director is passionate about achieving zero net emissions by 2050, preserving the independence of the ABC, rolling out the recommendations of the Aged Care Royal Commission and providing more substantial funding to the arts and education sectors. “