Luka Kiernan

Hi, I’m Luka. I’m running in this year’s council election as a candidate with Victorian Socialists because I want to oppose the horrors our government is supporting in Gaza, and to fight for a society that puts people before profit.

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.

I’ve been an organiser and activist for many years, in particular at Monash University where I’m a student. I’ve been involved in campaigns against racism and for action on climate change. 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.