Greens candidate for the Canning by-election Vanessa Rauland will focus her campaign on sustainability and education.
The Curtin University lecturer has a PhD in decarbonising cities and low carbon urban development, and is a small-business owner.
She conceded it would be difficult for the Greens to win the federal seat, which was left vacant after the death of long-term Liberal MP Don Randall last month, but said the party would play an important role in the September 19 by-election.
"I hope to be able to provide a voice to the people of Canning to send a very clear and direct message to the Abbott government," she told reporters in Perth on Sunday.
"We do not support his destructive and his backward policies and his relentless attacks on the critical industries, such as the renewable energy industry and sectors like education, that are going to be absolutely crucial in ensuring our long-term sustainability and prosperity in Australia."
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