I’m running as a Victorian Socialists candidate in Cardinia (Henty Ward) because I want to see a council that fights to improve our lives – whether that be by working to rein in skyrocketing rents, expanding access to quality council facilities, or ensuring that it is communities and not developers who decide what our homes and neighbourhoods look like.
In a wealthy society like Australia, everyone should have the chance to live a decent life. Today, the people at the top see their wealth grow rapidly, while many at the bottom are left behind. Councils have a responsibility to help turn this situation around, and tackle urgent issues like the cost of living crisis.
I’m a Pakenham resident and have been a socialist activist for 12 years. As a member of the Public Housing Defence Network, I helped organise resistance to the government’s public housing privatisation plans across Melbourne. I’ve also been involved in campaigns against racism, for action on climate change, Palestine solidarity and LGBTIQA+ rights. Councils should be a place where questions of social justice are raised and acted on.
If elected in October, I’ll fight for you and for the better world that we need and deserve.