Hi I’m Stella. 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. I believe a better and fairer society begins at a local level and that Yarra residents deserve better.
I’m a Richmond local, and student at Monash University studying a Bachelor of Arts.
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. If elected, I will stand up to greedy property developers and the privatisation of vital services.
I’ve been involved in campaigns against racism and for queer rights. In recent times, I’ve campaigned in solidarity with the people of Palestine and against Israel’s war in Gaza, and helped to organise the Gaza solidarity encampment at Monash University. 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 residents and for a fairer Yarra.