Michael was born in the USA and proudly became an Australian citizen at 17. A pharmacist by trade, Michael has spent his career advocating for medical freedom, becoming one of Melbourne’s pioneers in medicinal cannabis. Seeing firsthand how big pharma and government overreach have limited patient choice, he’s now stepping up to fight for Australians’ right to make their own health decisions. Michael’s passion for liberty runs deep.
The son of WWII refugees, he grew up hearing how government overreach can quietly erode freedom of speech and movement. That understanding fuels his determination to stand up for free speech, personal responsibility, and honest government.
Michael knows that trust in our institutions is collapsing. He believes in treating Australians like adults, decentralising power away from Canberra, and returning control to families, communities, and individuals. From scrapping stamp duty to freeing up land for housing, legalising nuclear energy, and creating real choice in education, Michael is ready to take the fight to Parliament on behalf of the community and you.