Politicians are out of touch with what the cost of living crisis actually looks like for working-class people, while they sycophantically serve billionaires and big corporations.
Hi, I’m Lauren [she/they]. I’m running as a state election candidate for Sandringham with Victorian Socialists because I want to be part of a society that puts people before profit.
I believe building a better and fairer society begins on a local level. I’m a Highett resident and have lived in this area for 25+ years. I’m a public servant and a proud member of the Community and Public Sector Union.
The disparity between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’ is only increasing. Politicians are out of touch with what the cost of living crisis actually looks like for working-class people, while they sycophantically serve billionaires and big corporations.
The state government need to tackle urgent issues like the housing crisis. They could do that if they wanted to, but they prefer to put the interests of property developers, investors and the big banks before those of regular people just wanting to keep a roof over their heads.
I’m passionate about Palestine, and don’t think it’s someone else’s fight half way across the world; our politicians have shown themselves to be complicit in supporting Israel’s genocide. I would bring that activist mentality to how I would take action on behalf of our community in parliament.
I’ve been a union delegate and community activist for many years, fighting against racism and homophobia, for real action on climate change, and standing up for workers’ rights.
If elected, I’ll fight for our community to be fairer for those doing it tough.