Policy Priorities

When things get tougher, the government should make it easier—not harder.

Right now, households are under pressure. Energy bills, fuel, rent, groceries—it all adds up. Meanwhile, small businesses are doing it just as tough.

Too often, economic decisions favour those with the loudest voices, not the people feeling it day to day.

I’m focused on practical relief—bringing down everyday costs, supporting local businesses, and making sure public money is spent where it actually makes a difference.

For Hawthorn: Real support for households, and a local economy that works for everyone—not just a few.

You deserve a government you can trust.

When decisions are driven by party politics instead of people, trust breaks down. And once that trust is gone, it’s hard to get back.

I’m standing as an Independent because I believe the community should come first—always.

That means an independent inquiry into criminal activities and corruption on major infrastructure projects, which are alleged to have wasted $15 billion of taxpayers’ money – money which could have been spent on education and hospitals.

That means greater transparency and accountability in state government decision-making and spending.

That means stronger powers and more resources for Victoria’s anti-corruption bodies.

That means election laws that aren’t rigged in favour of the major parties to lock out Independents and other newcomers.

For Hawthorn: Representation that answers to you—not a party room.

Safety isn’t just about enforcement—it’s about prevention.

People want to feel safe where they live, walk, and work. That’s not too much to ask.

But real safety doesn’t come from one solution. It comes from visible policing, better-lit streets, and early support for young people before problems escalate.

It also means listening to the community—because locals know where the gaps are.

For Hawthorn: Working with Victoria Police and local communities to make our neighbourhoods and homes safe again.

Lower bills. More comfortable homes. A future we can feel good about.

Climate action shouldn’t feel out of reach—or like a burden.

Shifting to renewable energy can lower your energy and transport bills, make your home more comfortable, and create more liveable neighbourhoods.

I want to make it easier for households to switch to clean energy, access rebates, and benefit from practical solutions like solar and community batteries.

For Hawthorn: Action that helps now—and protects the future.

Housing is one of the biggest challenges we face. 

We need more homes—and we need many more affordable homes for first home buyers.

We’ve seen plenty of new medium density housing being built in the Hawthorn electorate, but much of this is priced out of reach for first home buyers.  We need to stop the government from allowing developers to evade their responsibility to provide a proportion of affordable housing in new developments. 

People are right to worry about losing what they love about their neighbourhood.

The answer isn’t overdevelopment or doing nothing—it’s thoughtful, well-designed growth.  It’s development that is done WITH communities not TO communities.

That means more affordable housing near transport, better design standards, and protecting the character and green spaces that make Hawthorn special.

For Hawthorn: More affordable homes, done well—so the community we love is strengthened, not lost.