Liberal candidate for Richmond, Charles Aponso, is a university student who lives in Melbourne’s southeast suburbs and works in hospitality while completing his studies.
Charles believes that Melbourne should be a safe and prosperous place for young Victorians to build their lives and careers. But without a plan for real change, Melbourne will become a more dangerous and less affordable place to live.
Our Plan to deliver for Victoria will put 3000 more police on the beat and introduce tougher consequences for violent offenders, making Melbourne’s inner suburbs a safer place to live.
Charles will also fight to deliver the Liberal's More Homes, More Choice plan, to make it easier for young Victorians to live closer to the CBD by building more homes around Melbourne’s current CBD.
As part of Jess Wilson’s New Liberal Team, Charles Aponso will help deliver a Fresh Start for Victoria with reduced crime, lower costs and a government that works.
Lynda Awad is your Liberal candidate for Northcote.
\nLynda’s career has spanned banking and the arts, working as both a financial consultant and an international arts curator. Her experience in finance has given her a strong understanding of the pressures facing households and small businesses, and the importance of making responsible financial decisions.
\nAfter more than a decade working internationally, Lynda returned to Melbourne in 2019 with a commitment to serving her community. She is an active volunteer at St Joseph’s Melkite Catholic Church in Fairfield and supports local seniors through the Melkite Care Golden Age Group.
\nAs part of Jess Wilson’s New Liberal Team, Lynda will fight to deliver lower costs, more affordable housing and support for small business.
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Together they work to manage the cost of living, more traffic and the risk of rising local crime while paying the mortgage.
Jarrod wants to help take pressure off families by making Melton a safer and more affordable place to live.
As part of Jess Wilson’s new generation Liberal Team, he will deliver a Fresh Start for Melton with less crime, a lower cost of living and better transport with less traffic.
Jack Chakoma is your Liberal candidate for Kororoit.
Having arrived in Australia at a young age, Jack is proud to call Truganina home. He has spent his career supporting victims of family violence and housing insecurity.
Jack understands the impact crime and rising costs are having on Kororoit, because he sees it in his work every day. That’s why Jack will work to reduce the cost of living and take the pressure off local families and businesses.
And as part of Jess Wilson's new Liberal Team, Jack will deliver Our Plan to improve safety in Kororoit by hiring more police, returning PSOs to train stations and introducing tougher sentencing laws.
Together, Jess Wilson and Jack Chakoma will deliver a Fresh Start for Victoria with Our Plan for reduced crime, lower costs and a government that works.
Andrew Cook is your local candidate for Albert Park.
His connection to our community runs deep, woven into his family history and childhood.
A husband, father and businessman with more than 50 years’ experience, Andrew knows the value of hard work, responsibility and getting things done. He also knows Victoria can do better after years of rising crime and growing debt.
That’s why Andrew is putting his hand up, to make our community safer, with 3,000 more police and tougher consequences for criminals through Break Bail, Face Jail and Adult Crime, Adult Time.
As part of Jess Wilson’s New Liberal Team, Andrew will bring his business experience to grow our economy and ease the pressure of rising costs.
Together, Jess Wilson and Andrew Cook will deliver a Fresh Start for Victoria with Our Plan to reduce crime, lower costs and deliver a government that works.
Simmone was born in Sunbury and is a long-term local who has seen the growth in her community, without the much-needed infrastructure to back it up.
Her first job was at Sunbury Big W, and like many locals she juggled working both full time and part-time jobs to be able to buy her first home in our community.
Driven by the loss of a close family member, Simmone is a passionate advocate for better mental health care to ensure others struggling with mental health receive the help they need.
Her priorities for Sunbury will be reducing crime, a lower cost of living and fighting for better access to mental health support.
“Sunbury is my home, and I want to make sure it is a safer and more affordable place to live with better mental health services.”
A practising solicitor working in civil law, Shankar Dharel is part of the Liberal Team for the Legislative Council.
Shankar and his family came to Australia from Nepal and are proud to call Melbourne home.
Growing up, Shankar’s parents taught him the value of hard work and giving back to the local community that welcomed them. That’s why he's standing as a candidate, to give back to our community – because Victoria deserves a Fresh Start.
As part of Jess Wilson's New Liberal Team, Shankar will help deliver Our Plan to lower costs for local families and businesses, and to improve safety in the Northern suburbs by hiring 3,000 more police officers and returning PSOs to train stations.
Joel Drysdale is a publican, brewer and small business owner based in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.
Raised in regional Victoria, Joel moved to Melbourne at the age of twenty-one and has built his life in the local community. He and his wife Janna live in Epping, where they are raising their two daughters. As a family, they spend their weekends supporting local sporting clubs and actively contributing to community life.
As a small business owner, Joel understands the challenges facing local families and businesses. He sees firsthand the impact that rising living costs, increasing red tape and growing crime are having on communities across Victoria.
Joel is committed to lowering the cost of living, supporting small businesses, and restoring community safety. He believes Victorians deserve a government that focuses on practical solutions, responsible management and delivering better outcomes for local communities.
As part of Jess Wilson's New Liberal Team, Joel will bring his real-world experience, strong work ethic and community-focused approach to help deliver the Fresh Start Victoria needs—with safer streets, lower costs and better government.
Local mother of three, former physio and public policy professional Clare Fitzmaurice is the Liberal Party’s candidate for the seat of Monbulk.
\nAs a parent raising her children in the Dandenong Ranges with her husband Josh, Clare understands the pressures facing individuals and families across Monbulk. She is focused on reducing the cost of living, improving emergency services and fighting for better roads.
\nHer experience in hospitals, primary healthcare, and national advocacy organisations gives her direct insight into how government decisions affect everyday lives.
\nShe will use her real-world experience to make sure that local voices are heard and taken seriously when making decisions for our future.
\nClare wants to rebuild hope and pride in our state so that Victorians can prosper once again. As part of Jess Wilson's New Liberal team, Clare will help deliver a fresh start for Victoria with reduced crime, lower costs and a government that works.
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As part of Jess Wilson’s New Liberal Team, Matt Green will help deliver the Fresh Start that Victoria deserves with safer streets, lower costs and better government.
Together with her husband Tony, Rochelle owned Tides Bar & Grill in Tooradin for sixteen years, giving her firsthand experience of the pressures facing small businesses.
\nRochelle has been trusted to stand-up for our region. As a twice-elected Mayor of Bass Coast Shire Council, she has earned a reputation as a practical, hands-on leader with a strong understanding of local issues.
\nNow Rochelle is standing up for our region again as a strong advocate for regional Victoria. She is focussed on delivering safer streets, lower costs and better roads.
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Martin wants to make Oakleigh a safer and more affordable place to live, while backing local families, multicultural communities and small businesses.
As part of Jess Wilson’s New Liberal Team, Martin will fight for less crime, a lower cost of living and a government that works.
Small business owner and proud family man, Oscar Lopez is your Liberal Candidate for Ivanhoe.
\nOscar arrived in Australia from Colombia when he was 17 years old, with nothing but hope, hard work and an entrepreneurial attitude. More than 22 years later, he has raised his family in Victoria and built a successful landscaping business.
\nHe studied Landscaping and Horticulture at TAFE and completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Management while building his company from the ground up.
\nAn active member of the Ivanhoe community, Oscar knows the pressures facing local families and businesses under Labor.
\nHis priorities are a lower cost of living, safer streets, better health services and safer bus and train services for Ivanhoe with 3000 more police and 200 new PSOs.
\nAs part of Jess Wilson's New Liberal Team, Oscar will help deliver a Fresh Start for Ivanhoe.
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Having spent 25 years as a Registered Nurse, including 12 years working in Endeavour Hills, Shemane has spent her career caring for people when they need it most.
As a board member of Community Bank Beaconsfield District, she has also seen firsthand how rising costs are hurting local households and small businesses. That’s why Shemane will work to take the pressure off our community through practical measures like capping tolls at $50 a week.
Now, Shemane wants to use her experience to fight for our community as part of Jess Wilson’s Liberal Team, to deliver a Fresh Start for Victoria with Our Plan for reduced crime, lower costs and a government that works.
Ghada Noune is your Liberal candidate for Laverton. With years of experience working in financial industries, Ghada knows what it takes to balance the books, make tough decisions and stretch every dollar, bringing real-world experience to the table.
\nGhada has always believed in giving back to her community, from leading a food van supporting people experiencing homelessness to raising money for families and orphanages in need.
\nHaving worked to support businesses through difficult times, helping owners facing financial pressure Ghada knows firsthand the importance of supporting small businesses to help them grow and create jobs.
\nNow Ghada wants to use her experience as part of Jess Wilson's New Liberal Team, to reduce crime, lower costs and deliver a government that works.
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\nJim and his wife, Wendy, raised their three children, Aaron, Jake and Hayden, in Craigieburn.
\nFor the past six years, Jim has served on Hume City Council, where he has earned a reputation for delivering real outcomes. His relentless advocacy helped secure the duplication of major local roads, including Mickleham Road, Somerton Road and Craigieburn Road, improving safety and reducing congestion for local families.
\nPassionate about giving back, Jim founded the Craigieburn Car, Truck and Bike Show, which raises funds for children with brain cancer, and continues to support the community through his involvement with Selwyn House and the Craigieburn Rotary Club.
\nAs part of Jess Wilson's New Liberal Team, Jim will fight for safer streets, better infrastructure and stronger local services, delivering A Fresh Start for Victoria.
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\nBorn and raised in Bundoora, Chris has a lifelong connection to the community in Watsonia, where he and his wife Sarah are raising their three children. Chris is a passionate volunteer, who gives up his time for numerous community organisations including his local school council, and as a leader of his kids’ scout groups.
\nChris’s career began in the retail sector, gaining valuable management experience before starting his own small landscaping business.
\nChris is focused on reducing crime, lowering the cost of living for local families and delivering a government that works.
\nAs part of Jess Wilson’s new Liberal team, Chris Parr will work hard for Bundoora to deliver a Fresh Start for Victoria.
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\nAfter earning a master’s degree in information systems management, Satish became a business owner, working in internet and computer services.
\nNow Satish, like many Victorians Satish is concerned about the impact that rising crime is having on families across Melbourne. He believes that our city should be a safe place for all Victorians and is focused on delivering 3000 more police to keep Victorians safe.
\nAs part of Jess Wilson’s New Liberal team, Satish will help deliver the Fresh Start that Victoria deserves with reduced crime, lower costs and a government that works.
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\nPhillip is working tirelessly to give Victoria a fresh start, focusing on strengthening education, health, skills, and industry, supporting small business, and improving government efficiency.
\nPhillip's work in healthcare gives him firsthand experience and knowledge of the issues impacting everyday Victorians. He works in public affairs as a voice to Government alongside patient and advocacy bodies, innovative businesses and directly with leaders in the industry, driving policy solutions.
\nAs part of Jess Wilson’s New Liberal team Phillip Pease will work to deliver the Fresh Start Victorians deserve with safer streets, lower costs and better government.
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\nAs the owner of a music school, Norliah understands the pressures local families and small businesses face with the rising cost of living, increasing crime and unnecessary government red tape.
\nAfter losing her son, to Meningococcal B, Norliah fought for free access to a vaccine, including presenting a petition to the Australian Parliament. As a result of Norliah’s actions the Meningococcal B vaccine was made free for Victorian 16 year olds earlier this year.
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Drawing on his family’s manufacturing-business background and active in the not-for-profit sector, he understands the real-world pressures facing Victorian employers and families.
As a young parent, John is committed to delivering safer streets, sensible housing and responsible economic management for Victoria. As part of Jess Wilson's New Liberal team, John will help deliver a fresh start for Victoria.
A local with a track record of standing up for his community, Jeff Shelley is your Liberal candidate for Carrum.
\nJeff and his wife Melinda believe that every child should have the chance for a safe, successful and confident future. That’s why together they founded 123Read2me, a local charity that helps kids who are doing it tough learn to read. One book at a time.
\nThey first moved to Carrum Downs in 2004 where they started their family before moving to Seaford with their son Jack.
\nDeeply involved in his local community, Jeff is the President of his local Lions Club. In 2020 he was awarded the Lions Clubs International Foundation’s highest honour, the Melvin Jones Fellowship.
\nJeff wants Victoria to be a safer and more affordable place to live, where every child learns to read. As part of Jess Wilson’s New Liberal Team he will work to reduce crime, lower costs and deliver Government that works.
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Belinda has watched Thomastown grow while local infrastructure has struggled to keep pace. She wants safer streets, better local services and more support for people being left behind.
As part of Jess Wilson’s new Liberal team, Belinda will work to deliver Our Plan to lower costs, reduce crime and deliver a government that works.
Gino Tripodi is your Liberal Candidate for Cranbourne.
\nThe proud son of Italian migrant green grocers, Gino started his own fresh fruit and vegetable transportation business at 18. Several decades later, Gino helps famers get their goods to market across Melbourne and Eastern Victoria.
\nGino has also seen firsthand the impact of rising crime. That’s why as part of Jess Wilson’s New Liberal team Gino will help deliver Our Plan to keep Victorians safe with 3000 more police and 200 more PSOs across Victoria.
\nAnd as a business owner, Gino is passionate about lowering costs to take the pressure off local families and businesses in Cranbourne.
\nNow Gino wants to use his experience to be a strong voice for Cranbourne as part of Jess Wilson’s New Liberal Team. He will help deliver a Fresh Start for Victoria with our plan for reduced crime, lower costs and a government that works.
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\nHe has funded and run multiple small businesses from carpet cleaning services to simplifying the lives of Australians grappling with the NDIS.
\nBefore serving in Victoria’s Parliament from 2010 to 2018, Graham became the 48th Australian Centurion when he walked 100 miles in 24 hours in 2004.
\nSince leaving Parliament Graham has assisted in the running of a relief centre, coordinating food drives and establishing a homeless shelter. Along with his work in the community Graham went back to university during COVID and completed his Juris Doctor, allowing him to qualify as a lawyer to better support his community.
\nGraham Watt combines a profound belief in the power of the individual to overcome their circumstances, with an incredible work ethic and a dedication to serving his community.
\nAs part of Jess Wilson’s New Liberal Team Graham will be working hard to deliver a Fresh Start for Western Victoria with safer streets, lower costs and better government.
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