Year after year, we’ve been let down by these parties, and what was once a strong nation now feels like a shadow of its former self.

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I’m tired of seeing constant lies and scandals in the news, costing us billions in hard-earned tax money.

Instead of keeping our money in our country, it’s wasted on dodgy contracts, offshore accounts, and wars we shouldn’t be involved in. We are working harder than ever and deserve to have that money invested back into our broken utilities and infrastructure. The politicians in these parties are too far removed from reality. They don’t understand the struggles of real life—keeping a roof over our heads, juggling family and work, and enduring long waits for healthcare.

I have a daughter and a partner, and all we want is what previous generations had: decent pay, a home, clean water, affordable bills and fuel, and world-class healthcare and public transport. We shouldn’t be living in a country with child poverty and homelessness. If you work, you should have access to all these essentials.

Now is the time to make a stand and bring about real change. I am committed to bringing democracy back to this country. I will be the first to introduce a simple system that allows all my constituents to have a vote on what goes on in Parliament. Enough of this dictatorship where we have no say and are ignored.