Council rates are far too high, core services are not being prioritised and ratepayers are not seeing value for money! My name is Christine and I want to bring Casey Council back to basics and focus on what truly matters to our community. I will ensure that the council is focussed on fixing the roads and footpaths, collecting the rubbish and maintaining parks and open spaces. If elected I will seek to reduce rates significantly by cutting any wasteful spending. You can count on me to never vote to increase your rates. I will ensure that the council remains solely focused on local issues like fixing potholes, and stays out of international and social issues like foreign wars and drag story time.
Our community can only thrive when residents can keep more of their hard-earned money and choose how to spend it. You are the best person to decide where your money goes not the council. Vote for me to cut rates, slash wasteful spending and bring Casey back to basics!
Glen Eira is a desirable place to live, many are born and raised here, and many like me have chosen to move here. There is a strong community spirit, seen in our sports, arts and small business traders, and the attraction of many visitors reflects this. I’m motivated to stand on the ballot in this election as I see our cost of living rise, rates and fees increasing, costs to do business and build here increasing, and these costs take away from our enjoyment of living in Glen Eira. As a libertarian, I stand for a council that respects your property rights, provides efficient, high quality services without losing focus on the basics we expect: maintaining our roads, managing waste responsibly, and staying within its remit. As your councillor for Murrumbeena, I will advocate for capped rates, oppose increases, and propose measures to limit spending. I would see council remove itself from social causes of the day and focus on sustainable development, limit the interference in planning and permit approvals, support our small businesses, and rejuvenate our public spaces. We love our Murrumbeena village, I will work to make living here better.
Our rates are too high, and Hobsons Bay City Council is all too ready to spend. I am running to cap rates and stop waste, either to freeze rate rises or at least keep rate rises below inflation. I’m not afraid to say no to council staff or activist groups that are all too eager to use our hard-earned money for their pet interests that may not align with ratepayers’ expectations of how rates should be allocated. I will support local businesses by voting to cut red tape that blocks development and enforces costs on businesses. Red tape reduces jobs and blocks the creation of new businesses. I will push for transparency, limiting the establishment of commercial-in-confidence deals and ending secret meetings to bring all decision-making into the public forum of council meetings. I will always listen to ratepayers, but I’ll also say no when I don’t agree. I’m endorsed by the Libertarian Party, but I will put ratepayers first. I’m running to cap rates and cut waste. Vote for me if you want your rates to be put to the best use for all residents and ratepayers. Lower rates. Greater transparency. Back to basics.
As a single mother of two, I understand the pressure that rising council rates put on families like ours. I’m running for Monash Council to bring real cost-of-living relief and make our community more affordable.
As a Libertarian, I believe councils should focus on what matters most—keeping our roads and footpaths maintained, rubbish managed, and streets clean and safe. I will do my best to end wasteful spending and I pledge to never vote for a rate increase.
I’m committed to protecting your property rights and making it easier for you to make decisions about your home, without having to jump through endless hoops. I will also work to keep female-only spaces safe and private from men, regardless of identity.
Transparency in council is essential. You deserve to know how decisions are made and where your money goes. I will fight for a council that is open and honest with you, every step of the way.
Let’s create a Monash where families can thrive, not struggle. A place where your choices are respected, and your hard-earned money stays in your pocket. I’m here to be your voice and to stand up for what matters to you.
I’m running to represent Steele Creek Ward in the Moonee Valley City Council. My wife and I chose to raise our family here in Niddrie because of its excellent schools, amenities, and strong community. But like many of you, I’m deeply concerned about the rising cost of living and the way governments keep burdening us with higher taxes, rates, and unnecessary spending. Our council lacks real leadership, and it’s crucial for us to bring about a change. I’m running because I believe our council needs to focus on what matters most: delivering quality services, maintaining our roads and parks, and ensuring council budgets are sustainable. Residents should not have to shoulder the cost of wasteful projects or initiatives that don’t benefit our community. As your councillor, I will push for responsible spending, sustainable development, and policies that reflect the needs of residents in Airport West and Niddrie. As an endorsed Libertarian Party candidate, I’ll fight for lower rates, efficient services, and transparent governance. Let’s protect the quality of life that makes our community great while ensuring future generations can enjoy it too. With your vote, we can ensure a better Moonee Valley for all. More information at www.davidliistro.com
I have lived and worked in the City of Moonee Valley for more than a decade and currently reside in Ascot Vale. I am a Chartered Accountant and local small business owner. I am running for local government with a commitment to ease the cost of living through reducing the cost of local government. Rising council rates and local government charges are stretching household budgets and driving up local rents. I believe local councils should get back to basics and focus on core local issues. A focus on local matters will ensure that limited resources are directed where they are most effective. I will advocate for a leaner, more efficient local council that focuses on essential services like maintaining local roads and local parks and graffiti removal. By empowering local businesses, reducing bureaucratic red tape, and respecting ratepayers’ dollars, I aim to foster a community where personal freedom, entrepreneurship, and innovation thrive. Spending ratepayer money efficiently and effectively is vital to ensuring that local government services can be enhanced, whilst the cost to residents minimised. Being endorsed by the Libertarian Party means I will advocate for lower rates, smarter spending, and greater transparency.
Enough is enough! As a concerned ratepayer, I'm fed up with Murrindindi Council's reckless spending and hiking up the rates to cover its unnecessary spending.
That's why I'm running for council - to put an end to wasteful spending and freeze rate increases. I believe Murrindindi is a unique and special place, deserving of a council that truly represents its people. Our stunning landscapes and friendly communities are what make this place home, and I'm committed to preserving that. As your representative, I pledge to: - Fight against rate increases and work towards reducing your rates - Cut wasteful council spending and focus on the essentials: roads, waste management, and efficient services - Protect your property rights and ensure development decisions prioritise your needs, not bureaucratic red tape - Keep our council accountable and transparent, ensuring your voice is heard Let's take back our council and make it work for us, not against us. I'm Tim Molesworth, and I'm passionate about making Murrindindi an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. Join me in this fight for a more responsible and respectful council.
Rates are too high! As a long-time resident of Kinglake West, I’m fed up with the constant rate increases and the priorities of where it’s being spent and the way our money is being wasted. Hi, I’m Stuart Hollingsworth, a single dad with life experience in horticulture, landscaping, automotive, construction, real estate, and even face painting. My endorsement by the Libertarian Party is your guarantee that I’ll never support excessive rate increases or wasteful spending. Regardless of my endorsement, I’ll always work independently for the Murrindindi community. I will prioritise what matters most and tackle the issues that affect us all: fixing our roads, keeping rate rises in check, making waste management affordable, and cutting red tape. I believe in protecting your right to make choices about your property and lifestyle. Let’s trim the fat from council spending and channel it to where it matters most, creating a better future for our community.
My name is David Segal and I have lived all my 70 years in Stonnington. As a Libertarian, I believe in being fiscally conservative and socially progressive. Council owns over 120 properties and land with these assets valued at over $2.5 billion yet council debt has blown out and rates keep on increasing. Councils should provide basic services, rates, rubbish collection, roads and recreation whilst also streamlining approval processes so residents can enhance their own properties.
I love living in Stonnington. I have been a collector for JNF in Toorak. I have given out meals and groceries to public housing residents in Prahran. My two boys were educated in Armadale. My primary education was at Spring Rd, Malvern and secondary schooling on Stonnington’s perimeter at Scotch. I want to lower council rates and ensure better services for everyone. I believe in a transparent council that truly serves the community and looks after seniors and those in need. Stonnington has always been my home, and I’m committed to making it an even better place to live.
I pledge never to vote for a rate increase, because you deserve a council that respects your hard-earned money.
I want council to focus on the basics, that’s why I’m running with the Back to Basics team. Community satisfaction with Council is less than 50%. Nobody has opposed the direction of Council more than me. If you want to see real change vote for me and my team. As a Libertarian I’m committed to reducing the amount of money government takes off you and what it does take is used wisely. My private business and elected roles have shown me that short-term popular goals result in long-term pain. I’ve spoken with many people in our community, most you could call the silent majority who just want to be left alone.
With the Back to Basics team we can achieve that by prioritising roads and infrastructure maintenance, treating everyone equally, stopping Council being used by activist groups, supporting the celebration of Christmas and Australia Day and supporting women-only spaces. These policies of ours and a range of others can be found on social media, search for Surf Coast Back to Basics for more info. It’s time for you to think about what direction you want Council to go, more of the same or Back to Basics.
Our rates are too high, and council is too keen to spend money. I am running to cap rate rises and stop wasting money. I will vote against rate increases, and support better efficiency. I am a successful leader with my own medical clinic in Yarrunga. I was previously a soldier and then an officer in the Australian Army, so I have worked in the public and private sectors. I will bring this leadership to my role as a councillor. I’ll go through the budget, cutting wasteful spending. I will never vote for higher expenditure. I will support local businesses and encourage development because development brings jobs. I will push for transparency to inform you about council's decisions. I will always listen to you, the ratepayers, and respect your wishes. I’m endorsed by the Libertarians, because I believe council needs to get back to basics, but I’ll always be independent for Yarrunga ratepayers. I will make sure you have enough water, good drainage and better roads. I’m running to cut waste and save our money. Vote for me if you want value for money from our council. Lower Rates. Smarter Spending. Greater Transparency.
Having lived in Wellington Shire my entire life, I’m deeply committed to improving prosperity and creating more opportunities for our community. As your council representative, I will be a voice of reason and restraint, ensuring ratepayers’ money is spent wisely. Council funds belong to ratepayers, not the council. I will push for transparency and community engagement, ensuring residents are fully informed and supportive of the costs behind all projects and activities. The people of Wellington Shire deserve value for money. I’m not afraid to say no to frivolous spending or cut wasteful programs. Businesses are the lifeblood of our community and provide jobs and opportunities. As a part of a local family business - I have known first-hand the difficulties and importance of small business and I will support local businesses and the need to cut unnecessary red tape. I am endorsed by the Libertarian Party; I advocate for less government interference, Lower rates and more personal choice. If elected I will work with the other elected councillors to create a Wellington Shire that current and future generations can be proud of.
Our rates are too high, and Wodonga Council spends too much of our money.
I am a former Wodonga Councillor and former state MP. I am a qualified accountant with experience in the public and private sectors, including auditing local government. I will hit the ground running. I won’t be bluffed by council staff. I’ll go through the budget line by line, cutting waste.
I’m not afraid to say no to staff or activist groups with their hands out for our money. I will support local business and cut through council red tape that blocks development, because development brings jobs and an affordable community.
I will push for transparency and an end to secret meetings and the commercial-in-confidence deals, hidden from us. I will always listen to ratepayers, but I’ll also say no when I don’t agree with them.
My endorsement by the Libertarian Party is your guarantee that I’ll never support excessive rate increases or wasteful spending. But I’ll always fight for Wodonga ratepayers first. I’m running to cut waste and hold down rate rises below inflation. Vote for me if you want common sense and value for money from our council.
Lower Rates. Smarter Spending. Greater Transparency.
Our rates are still too high, and Wodonga council is too keen to spend our money. As a sitting councillor I know what is wrong and how to fix it. I will keep rate rises below inflation, I will vote against wasteful spendings and I will continue with the advocacy for a greenfield site hospital in Wodonga. I am a qualified accountant with experience in the public and private sector. I go through the budget line by line. I’m never afraid to say no to council staff or activist groups with their hands out for our money.
I support local business and cutting red tape, because a strong local economy brings jobs and growth. I always listen to ratepayers, but I’ll also say no when I don’t agree with them. I’m endorsed by the Libertarian Party, meaning I'm a big believer in economic and social freedoms. I always put the interests of Wodonga ratepayers first. I see myself as a responsible custodian of ratepayers' money, not a spender of unlimited funds. Vote for me if you want lower rates, smarter spending, greater transparency.
I stand for Transparency and Accountability, Integrity and Equality. Informed common-sense decisions for the whole community’s best interests. Low rate rises and responsible spending are key issues to me. I am standing for council to fight for the realistic decision making and sensible spending of our money that has been sadly lacking for so long. Living in regional Australia my life, I have a strong history of advocating for our communities.
As a former farmer and small businesswoman, I understand the needs of local business. Being awarded Citizen of the Year in 1989, I understand the importance of community and will always support those willing to roll up their sleeves and have a go, while encouraging everyone to actively support the community that supports them. My endorsement by the Libertarian Party is your guarantee that I’ll never support excessive rate increases or wasteful spending. But will always vote for what I believe is best for Wodonga ratepayers. Unity in community means putting our own house in order first, lower rate rises and responsible spending will help create and maintain a prosperous future for current and future generations.
Hello! I’m Patrizia Barcatta, a proud Hoppers Crossing resident, and I’m running for Grange Ward to help build a brighter future for our community. Living and working in the City of Wyndham as a licensed conveyancer and with a teaching background, I want my children—and all our kids—to thrive here. However, Hoppers Crossing has been overlooked, neglecting essential road upgrades and infrastructure improvements amid rising traffic congestion. It’s time for a change. I’ll focus on wisely using our ratepayer funds to fix roads, enhance safety, and improve public transport. I’m committed to bringing greater transparency and engagement to the council, ensuring that local issues like road maintenance, waste management, and rate adjustments are prioritized over unrelated concerns. I founded the City of Wyndham Action Group to keep residents informed and involved. Remember, our rates fund the majority of the council’s budget. We deserve to have our voices heard about how this money is spent. I’m dedicated to making sure Grange Ward receives its fair share of attention and investment. Thank you for your support!
Key Focus Areas: 1 Rebuilding Roads. 2 Improving Waste Management. 3 Lowering Rates. 4 Increasing Council Transparency. 5 Ensuring Every Resident’s Voice is Heard.