Desiree Mahoney

Hello I am the Business Owner of Highland Traders. I have owned the Business for over 3 years now. I have always been very interested in Multiculturalism, Ancient History, Politics and the Environment.

My Background is as a Communtiy Networker

I am a  Community Networker and have worked for many years, representing various people and organisations throughout the South - East Queensland on a range of issues

I have a strong commitment towards multiculturalism and social justice, and I am  currently working on committees around the region to create opportunities for local communities to express and develop their cultural identity in traditional or contemporary exhibitions.  Over the last ten  years, I have successfully coordinated the Brisbane Valley Multicultural Festival in Esk which have been very successful.  www.eskfestival.net.au

+ . My Personal History

On a personal level,  I was born in England and became an Australian Citizen in 1991.  In 1992 I relinquished my British citizenship to stand in the 1993 Federal Elections for the Federal Seat of Dickson for the Queensland Greens Party. I joined the Greensl In 1992 and left the Party in 2004.  I was educated at Indooroopilly High and Ipswich Girls Grammar School.  Since then I received a Diploma of Herbal Medicine at the Queensland Institute of Natural Science, as well as a Diploma in Structured Counselling Skills. My hobbies include  Anticient History, antiques, gardening, cottage craft and folk dancing.

During my time with the Greens I had taken a keen interest in Greens' national and international issues.  Since 1994 I was the Queensland Delegate as National Councillor for the Australian Greens. This job included travelling around Australia dealing with all the internal workings of the Greens on behalf of Queensland Greens..

In 1996, became the Queensland Delegate on the Global Greens Coordinating Committee.This was for the inaugural Global Greens Conference of 2001, which led to Greens form 90 diferent countries coming together as working as  Global Greens.  Since that point in time, The Greens were able to set up various Green networks internationally

Campaign History

• 1993 Federal Seat of Dickson Qld Greens
• 1994 Local Government Elections Esk Shire Council  
• 1995 State Seat of Ipswich
• 1996 Senate Ticket (No 2)
• 1997 Local Government Elections Esk Shire Council
• 1998 State Seat of Ipswich
• 1998 Senate Ticket (No 2)
• 2001 State Seat of Ipswich
• 2001 Senate Ticket. Qld Greens (No2)
• Queensland Greens Campaign Coordinator 2001

·        State Spokesperson Queensland Greens          1993 - 2004

·        National Councillor  Queensland Greens          1993 - 2004

·        Global Greens representative  Qld Greens        1997 - 2004

·        National Policy Coordinator  Qld Greens            2000 - 2004

·        Convenor  Brisbane Valley Greens                   April 1993 -97

·        President    Brisbane Valley Multicultural Assoc 

·        Spokesperson for Communities Against Radioactive Dumps 1991 - current