The Senate – Victoria

Roger Howe

Roger has been President of the Australian Democrats Victorian Division for the past 5 years and is also the longest current serving Victorian voting member of the National Executive.

Since joining the Democrats in 1998 Roger has served on numerous committees, branches and groups. He has campaigned as a Democrats candidate in many elections including 2001, 2004 and 2007 for the federal seat of Lalor. … More | Visit Roger’s website.

Rick Westgarth

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 … More

The House of Representatives – Victoria

Robert Livesay – Maribyrnong

With six generations having lived in the Maribyrnong area, Rob Livesay knows the people, the place and their needs. “I was raised in Essendon, and attended Aberfeldie Primary and Essendon State High Schools. I have three children, Mary, 21, Paul,19 … More | Visit Robert’s website.

Mark Carey – Indi

Availability of water, and increased funding of education and training of young Australians are issues that Beechworth scientist and Australian Democrats candidate for Indi, Mark Carey, wants on the political agenda. “Water availability remains a fundamental issue for the electorate … More | Visit Mark’s website.

Con Sarazen – Batman

Born, bred, educated and now raising a family of two within Batman electorate, Australian Democrats candidate, Con Sarazen, is honoured to be running in the seat of his birth. He believes that people are crying out for a progressive voice that is genuine about social justice … More | Visit Con’s website.

Paul Roberton – Wills

“Australians should be free to make choices for themselves and their families that are socially, environmentally and economically responsible,” says Paul Roberton, Australian Democrats candidate for Wills … More | Visit Paul’s website.

David Collyer – Melbourne

Australian Democrats candidate for Melbourne, David Collyer, sees great dissatisfaction and a sense of alienation among voters. “The two party system denies oxygen to all, except for the insistent selfish demands of the labor movement and of the conservatives … More | Visit David’s website.