PFAS, housing and climate: Luciana Carusi’s fight for the Blue Mountains

Key points

• Luciana Carusi, the NSW Greens candidate for Blue Mountains, is campaigning on issues of community influence in decision-making ahead of the state election. She highlights concerns over development, PFAS water contamination, housing affordability and climate policy, arguing that commercial interests often override environmental and social needs.
• Carusi, a former finance professional turned climate activist, questions the balance between economic growth and community well-being, particularly in energy transitions and essential services.
• She advocates for government responsibility in addressing PFAS contamination and cost-of-living pressures through public housing and infrastructure.