Hi, I’m Alec. I’m running in this year’s council election as a candidate with Victorian Socialists because I believe that the political system we live under is rigged for the billionaires and corporations, and that ordinary people deserve a better deal.
I’m a Box Hill local and have lived in the area for almost a year. I work in maintenance, and I’m a member of the CFMEU.
Politicians at all levels of government are in the pockets of the rich, and out of touch with the people they’re supposed to represent. In a wealthy society like Australia, everyone should have the chance to live a decent life. Today, the people at the top are seeing their wealth grow rapidly, while many at the bottom are being left behind. Councils should fight to turn this situation around, and tackle urgent issues.
I’ve been involved in community organising and activism for almost four years, in particular campaigning for refugee rights. In recent times, I’ve campaigned in solidarity with the people of Palestine and against Israel’s war on Gaza. I believe councils should be a place where questions of social justice are raised and acted on.
If elected in October, I will use the position to continue campaigning against the injustices in our society.