Hi, I’m Vivian. I’m running in this year’s council election as a candidate with Victorian Socialists because I believe that people should be put before profit.
I’m an Eltham local, and spent much of my childhood here. I’ve worked in hospitality since my teens, and I’m a proud member of the Australian Workers 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. Oil, gas, and mining bosses are raking it in hand over fist while our planet burns. Climate change is an existential threat, and councils have a responsibility to fight against it.
I’ve been a student organiser and activist at La Trobe University for the past couple years. I’ve been involved in campaigns against racism, chased Nazis out of Melbourne, and fought for radical 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 fighting force, and take action on social justice questions.
If elected in October, I’ll fight for our community and for the better world that we need and deserve.