Hi, I’m Will. I’m running for council with Victorian Socialists because I believe in a society that puts people before profit.
I have lived in this area my whole life. I’m a student activist and campaign for social and environmental justice as well as workers’ rights.
I believe that 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. Councils have a responsibility to address this, and tackle urgent issues like the housing shortage and cost of living crisis.
I got involved in politics through the 2019 student strikes for climate change. Recently, I’ve campaigned in solidarity with Palestine. I believe councils should be a place where social justice issues are raised and acted on.
If elected in October, I’ll fight for our community and for a fairer Banyule.