Hi, I’m Courtney. I’m running in this year’s council election as a candidate with Victorian Socialists because I believe in a society that puts people before profit. Aitken residents deserve a society that’s more sustainable, more equitable, and just than the capitalist system of today.
I’m a Craigieburn renter and have lived in the area for five years. I’m a high school teacher and a member of the Australian Education Union.
Politicians at all levels of government are in the pockets of the rich, and have grown increasingly 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 have a responsibility to help turn this situation around, and tackle urgent issues like the housing shortage and cost of living crisis.
I’ve been a community organiser and activist for a number of years. I’ve been involved in campaigns against weapons manufacturers in Hume, and for workers’ and refugee rights. In recent times, I’ve campaigned in solidarity with the people of Palestine and against Israel’s war in Gaza. I believe councils should be a place where questions of social justice are raised and acted on.
If elected in October, I’ll fight for our community and for the better world that we need and deserve.