Australian Democrats 2nd senate candidate for Victoria, Rick Westgarth believes it is possible to help the environment and grow our economy.
“When we do this we will position Australia to become a world leader in environmental sustainability. This will give our children the brightest future possible.
“I believe in a smart Australia with a better and more effective education system that gives our children the chance to become whatever they want. A child’s birth place or family’s income should not determine their future potential. We need to encourage our citizens to strive for better, to have goals and to have every opportunity to achieve them.”
Rick was born and raised in rural western Victoria. He started his working career as an apprentice butcher. Before finishing his apprenticeship he joined the Royal Australian Navy and became a Medic.
“During my 7 years with the Navy I found myself looking harder at how the government’s choices affected people’s lives.
“I currently live in the city of Geelong and work as a workplace trainer. This puts me in contact with many Australians from diverse backgrounds and many tell me of the troubles they have in their lives.
“The major parties fail to listen to the average Australian. They’re only concerned with what they think when election time comes around. The promises made are done with the intention of being popular and therefore are doomed to be forgotten after the election.
“Commonly their cash splashes are upheld and that means somebody else has to lose out. If somebody offers to give you something for nothing then they have to take it from somebody else; sometimes it’s from you. I believe in raising our potential and not just robbing from Peter to pay Paul.
“I believe I have what it takes to help Australia grow. The current and past governments have not done enough to make that happen. I am running for the senate because Australia deserves Better.”
