Sean Stebbings

Hi I’m Sean. I’m running in this year’s council election as a candidate with Victorian Socialists because I believe the people of Springvale Central deserve a voice that puts people before profits.

I’m a Springvale Central local and renter. I’m also a full-time worker in the photography industry and a rank-and-file member of the Australian Services Union.

Politicians at all levels of government are in the pockets of the rich, and are out of touch with the people they’re supposed to represent. Billionaires, landlords and property developers 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 an activist and member of Victorian Socialists since 2019. I’ve been involved in campaigns against racism, sexism, LGBTQIA+ discrimination 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 us.