Greens WA Jess Beckerling MLC opens Peels Place, marking the party's first ever office in Albany

Greens WA opened its first-ever office in Albany this week, with the party’s spokesperson for the regions, Jess Beckerling, moving into her new digs on Peels Place.

The newly minted Member for the Legislative Council opened her first electoral office on Wednesday, joined by party leader Brad Pettitt MLC and fellow Greens member Tim Clifford MLC.

While Denmark hosted Greens MLC Paul Llewellyn from 2006 to 2009, the event marked the first time the Greens had held an office in Albany.

Ms Beckerling, who boasts the Great Southern and the regions among her many portfolios, said she hoped for the office to be a conduit through which she can bring the needs and voices of people in the region to Parliament.

“The Greens have always had strong roots in the Great Southern, and this office is about deepening that connection,” she said.

“People here care deeply about country, community and justice.

“I am incredibly proud to represent the regions in the WA Parliament.”

She encouraged people across the Great Southern to visit the office at 4/4 Peels Place and discuss State-based issues ranging from environmental protection and First Nations justice to women, children, family and domestic violence.

“Whether it’s protecting forests and wetlands, supporting women and children experiencing family and domestic violence, standing with First Nations communities, or making sure regional voices are heard, I want this office to be a place where people know they can come, be listened to, and get support,” she said.

“I want this office to feel like an open door — a welcoming, community-led space where people can get help, be heard, and work together for a fairer, greener future for the Great Southern.”