Josh Burns MP – Constituency Statement: Dr David Zyngier

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Federation Chamber
CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS
Zyngier, Dr David

Thursday, 30 November 2023

Mr BURNS (Macnamara) (09:33): I rise with sadness to acknowledge the passing of Dr David Zyngier this past weekend. David was a sitting councillor in the city of Glen Eira and a passionate advocate for social justice, education and our community. David’s passing came as a great shock to all of us. David was the son of Holocaust survivors from Poland, and he was the first in his family to complete high school and attend university. He graduated from Monash University, where he later returned as an academic and as an educator.

David was a well-respected member of our Jewish community. We didn’t always agree on things—in fact, we often didn’t agree on things—but I respected his intellect and his willingness to tackle difficult issues. He was a leader in the youth movement Hashomer Hatzair, a principal of the King David School, an active member of his synagogue, a member of the Jewish Climate Network and a fierce advocate for LGBTIQ+ rights in our community. He was elected as the councillor for Camden Ward in the city of Glen Eira just a few years ago, and he quickly became a passionate advocate for climate action and public services on the council. He co-founded the Glen Eira Emergency Climate Action Network and helped to develop the council’s target of achieving net zero council emissions by 2025.

David and I belonged to different political parties. Indeed, not only did he not vote for me but he actively campaigned against me at the last election. He was a proud member of the Greens. But, before he drifted into that journey, David actually launched my campaign, in 2014, when I was a candidate in the state election. He was a friend. I think he probably had sympathy for both our parties, but in the end he made the decision, he stuck with it and he was proud of that association.

David was respectful, kind and compassionate. He was an active member of our community and he always sought to represent people in the best way he knew how. He came into my office frequently. He would sit down and, as we had a cup of tea, he would try and convince me of what actions needed to happen, usually on a council matter. He would push for things like greater bike paths, greater active citizenship and, obviously, climate action as well. He joined our campaign in the referendum and was a big part of the Macnamara for Yes campaign, even though he was unwell at the time.

Throughout his life he committed himself to research, to education, to activism and to community life. He was a good man, he was a smart man, he was a community man and he enriched our community by all of his efforts. To his wife, Suzanne, and his children, Romy, Talia and Joel, I send my deepest condolences. I also send my condolences to the Greens and the broader Greens community. As we say in the Jewish tradition, may his memory be a blessing.


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Candidate statement: Simon Gnieslaw – Independent for Bentleigh

The following political statement has been supplied by Simon Gnieslaw who is running as a candidate for Bentleigh District in the 2022 Victorian State Government election.

Aleph Melbourne will endorse all political candidates who unconditionally support equal rights for LGBTIQ+ Jews and whose values align with ours.


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Candidate statement: Wesa Chau – Labor for Prahran

The following political statement has been supplied by Wesa Chau who is running as a candidate for Prahran District in the 2022 Victorian State Government election.

Aleph Melbourne will endorse all political candidates who unconditionally support equal rights for LGBTIQ+ Jews and whose values align with ours.


Dear Michael,

I refer you to our Victorian Labor Policy and Strategy document which clearly outlines both our beliefs and plan for our future in support of our LGBTIQ+ communities, with which I fully agree:

www.vic.gov.au/pride-our-future-victorias-lgbtiq-strategy-2022-32

Warm regards,
Wesa Chau

Candidate statement: Darren Natale – Labor for Malvern

The following political statement has been supplied by Darren Natale who is running as a candidate for Malvern District in the 2022 Victorian State Government election.

Aleph Melbourne will endorse all political candidates who unconditionally support equal rights for LGBTIQ+ Jews and whose values align with ours.


I believe everyone has the right to be who they are, and live life without fear of discrimination or vilification.

As a proud member of the queer community, it’s so important that any organisation I’m involved in – in the community, in business, or in politics – is inclusive to all.

Labor has taken great strides towards equality for LGBTQI+ identifying people in Victoria, introducing the Safe Schools program and banning ‘conversion therapy’.

Dan Andrews actively walks the talk, as powerfully symbolised in 2015, when he became the first Victorian Premier to march at the Midsumma Pride March.

But with the Liberals already talking about loosening discrimination law to fire or not hire LGBTQI+ staff, we can’t stop now.

I’m dedicated to continuing the fight for the safety, freedom and equality of all LGBTQI+ people in Victoria, and supporting great organisations like Aleph, who do amazing work to advocate for our voices to be heard.

Candidate statement: Faith Fuhrer – Animal Justice Party for Hawthorn

The following political statement has been supplied by Faith Fuhrer who is running as a candidate for Hawthorn District in the 2022 Victorian State Government election.

Aleph Melbourne will endorse all political candidates who unconditionally support equal rights for LGBTIQ+ Jews and whose values align with ours.


Dear Michael, 

Thank you for your email and the opportunity to submit my official stance on the LGBTQIA+ community. 

The core values of the Animal Justice Party are kindness, equality, rationality and non-violence. At the heart of this is the creation of safe spaces for all human and non-human animals. 

My personal values are unconditionally the same. I will support and prioritise the LGBTQIA+ youth voice if elected, and work to ensure that the incredible diversity of humankind is protected and celebrated (as well as that of animalkind!). I assert that more LGBTQIA+ safe spaces are needed throughout Victoria, including in the District of Hawthorn. 

Advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community is also a priority for our current MP, Andy Meddick. We do recognise that there’s more work to be done, and the Animal Justice Party asserts that: 

  • Gender and sexuality equality is a fundamental human right and that the health, safety and wellbeing of women, girls and gender-diverse people is paramount. 
  • Reforms are essential to address the causes of gender and sexuality inequality and to protect people against gender and sexuality-based violence. 
  • Women and gender-diverse people must be supported, encouraged and empowered to be present and/or prominent in all areas of society, including politics. 
  • Everyone must be supported in informed decision-making with respect to gender and sexual identity. 
  • There must be zero tolerance of sexism, homophobia, queerphobia, transphobia, misogyny and any type of violence (including gender and sexuality-based violence) and we must work toward gender and sexuality equality and respect in all areas of society. 
  • Gender-inclusive language should be used.

Sincerely, 
Faith Fuhrer
Hawthorn Candidate 
Animal Justice Party

Aleph Melbourne launches 2022 Victorian State Election Voters Guide for LGBTIQ+ Equality

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13 NOVEMBER 2022

ALEPH MELBOURNE LAUNCHES 2022 VICTORIAN STATE ELECTION VOTERS GUIDE FOR LGBTIQ+ EQUALITY

Aleph Melbourne is proud to announce its 2022 Victorian State Election Voters Guide for LGBTIQ+ Equality. 

The Voters Guide is designed to inform voters who want to select candidates who have comprehensively demonstrated or pledged support for LGBTIQA+ equality and inclusion.

This election the guide covers Victorian electoral districts (as per 2022 electoral boundaries) with 700 or more people with Jewish religious affiliation as at the 2021 census. The selected districts are Albert Park, Bentleigh, Brighton, Caulfield, Clarinda, Hawthorn, Malvern, Oakleigh and Prahran.

LINKS

KEY FEATURES

  • Individual candidate statements indicating commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
  • Indicators advising whether a candidate is LGBTIQ+, an ally, or opposed to LGBTIQ+ equality
  • Indicators advising whether a candidate is Jewish, or is perceived to hold antisemitic views
  • Links to candidate/party platform/policies on LGBTIQ+ issues
  • Links to How To Vote cards (available from November 18)

We encourage voters to locate their voting district, review their candidates’ levels of support for LGBTIQ+ issues and vote in a manner that prioritises LGBTIQ+ equality.

HISTORY

This guide is the seventh in our series of election guides since 2013:

MEDIA CONTACT
Michael Barnett | 0417-595-541 | contact@aleph.org.au

ENDS

Aleph Melbourne 2022 Voters Guide for LGBTIQ+ Equality – Victorian State Election

ALEPH MELBOURNE
VOTERS GUIDE TO LGBTIQ+ EQUALITY
VICTORIAN STATE ELECTION 2022
#ALBERT PARK  #BENTLEIGH  #BRIGHTON #CAULFIELD  #CLARINDA  #HAWTHORN #MALVERN  #OAKLEIGH  #PRAHRAN

This guide is designed to inform voters who want to select candidates who have comprehensively demonstrated or pledged support for LGBTIQ+ equality and inclusion.

This election the guide covers Victorian electoral districts (as per 2022 electoral boundaries) with 700 or more people with Jewish religious affiliation as at the 2021 census.

What to look for in candidates that PRIORITISE LGBTIQ+ equality:
* A candidate statement
* [BEST] A comprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues (green tick)
* [OK] A policy platform that shows some level of support to LGBTIQ+ issues (yellow tick)
* Are declared as an ally or LGBTIQ+

What to look for in candidates that OPPOSE LGBTIQ+ equality:
* A warning symbol against their name in the LGBTIQ+ column
* A policy platform that is inconsistent with LGBTIQ+ equality (red cross)

What if a candidate has not declared themselves as an ally and/or does not have an LGBTIQ+ policy platform?
We recommend you contact the candidate or their party and ask them directly.  They have not responded to our emails.

Feedback, corrections and updates are invited via our contact page. Information is provided here in good faith and on the understanding that it is correct.


Aleph Melbourne – 2022 State Election Guide

Albert Park District

Candidate
(in ballot order)
PartyLGBTIQA+JewishHow To VoteLGBTIQA+ PlatformCandidate Statement
DRAGWIDGE Georgie
FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInWebsiteEmailPhone

Independent
(not stated)click to view how to vote card
TAYLOR Nina
FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInWebsiteEmailPhone

Australian Labor Party
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
SAMIOTIS Kim
FacebookTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

The Australian Greens
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
ANTUNOVIC Elizabeth

Freedom Party Victoria
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equalityclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQ+ equality
BRADEA Viorel
LinkedIn

Family First Victoria
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equalityclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQ+ equality
SHERSON Lauren
FacebookWebsiteEmailPhone

Liberal
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform shows some level of commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
SMART Lance

Liberal Democrats
(not stated)click to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform shows some level of commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
WESTWOOD Cassandra
FacebookWebsiteEmailPhone

Animal Justice Party
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
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Bentleigh District

Candidate
(in ballot order)
PartyLGBTIQA+JewishHow To VoteLGBTIQA+ PlatformCandidate Statement
GNIESLAW Simon
FacebookTwitterLinkedInWebsiteEmail

Independent
ALLYJewishclick to view how to vote cardclick to view
STAIKOS Nick(incumbent)
FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeWebsiteEmailPhone

Australian Labor Party
(not stated)click to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
GALLI-MCROSTIE Alana
FacebookInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

The Australian Greens
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
HARRIS David
FacebookInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

Animal Justice Party
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
RYAN Paul

Family First Victoria
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equalityclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQ+ equality
TAYLOR-HAYNES Debbie
FacebookTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

Liberal
(not stated)click to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform shows some level of commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
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Brighton District

Candidate
(in ballot order)
PartyLGBTIQA+JewishHow To VoteLGBTIQA+ PlatformCandidate Statement
TIMMS Allan

Independent
(not stated)
SCIOLA Nick

Family First Victoria
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equalityclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQ+ equality
DEKIERE Sarah
FacebookInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

The Australian Greens
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
GIBSON Sally
FacebookWhatsAppWebsiteEmailPhone

Independent
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
FREDERICO Felicity
FacebookTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

Independent
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to view
WALKER Alicia
FacebookInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

Animal Justice Party
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
NEWBURY James (incumbent)
FacebookTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

Liberal
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform shows some level of commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
CRAWFORD Louise
FacebookTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

Australian Labor Party
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
CASLEY John Tiger
Website

Independent
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equalityThis candidate has views which may be perceived as antisemiticclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQ+ equality
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Caulfield District

Candidate
(in ballot order)
PartyLGBTIQA+JewishHow To VoteLGBTIQA+ PlatformCandidate Statement
KALTMANN Nomi
FacebookTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmail

Independent
ALLYJewishclick to view how to vote cardclick to view
EDWELL Lynne

Family First Victoria
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equalityclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQ+ equality
IAMPOLSKI Rachel
FacebookTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

The Australian Greens
LGBTIQAJewishclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
MYERSON Asher
FacebookInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

Animal Justice Party
ALLYJewishclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
SOUTHWICK David(incumbent)
FacebookTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

Liberal
ALLYJewishclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform shows some level of commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
HAREL Lior
FacebookTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

Australian Labor Party
ALLYJewishclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
ABELMAN Michael
FacebookWebsiteEmailPhone

Liberal Democrats
(not stated)Jewishclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform shows some level of commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
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Clarinda District

Candidate
(in ballot order)
PartyLGBTIQA+JewishHow To VoteLGBTIQA+ PlatformCandidate Statement
WHITE Caroline
FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeWebsiteEmailPhone

Independent
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equality
HASTINGS Karen

Family First Victoria
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equalityclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQ+ equality
WOLFE Steve
Email

Freedom Party Victoria
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equalityclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQ+ equality
VO Hung
FacebookWebsiteEmailPhone

Independent
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equality
TAK Meng Heang (incumbent)
FacebookWebsiteEmailPhone

Australian Labor Party
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
RICHARDSON Anthony
FacebookInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

Liberal
(not stated)click to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform shows some level of commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
MOFFETT Jessamine
FacebookInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

The Australian Greens
LGBTIQAclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
LITCHFIELD Sue
FacebookWebsiteEmail

Animal Justice Party
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
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Hawthorn District

Candidate
(in ballot order)
PartyLGBTIQA+JewishHow To VoteLGBTIQA+ PlatformCandidate Statement
FUHRER Faith
FacebookInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

Animal Justice Party
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
KENNEDY John (incumbent)
FacebookTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

Australian Labor Party
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
TRIANTAFILLIS Ken

Family First Victoria
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equalityclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQ+ equality
PEPPARD Richard
FacebookWebsiteEmailPhone

Liberal Democrats
(not stated)click to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform shows some level of commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
LOWE Melissa
FacebookTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmail

Independent
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
SAVAGE Nick
FacebookTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

The Australian Greens
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
PESUTTO John
FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInWebsiteEmailPhone

Liberal
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform shows some level of commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
BELL Stratton

Democratic Labour Party
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equalityclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQ+ equality
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Malvern District

Candidate
(in ballot order)
PartyLGBTIQA+JewishHow To VoteLGBTIQA+ PlatformCandidate Statement
NATOLI Amelia
FacebookInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

Animal Justice Party
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
NATALE Darren
FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInWebsiteEmailPhone

Australian Labor Party
LGBTIQAclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
O’BRIEN Michael (incumbent)
FacebookTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

Liberal
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform shows some level of commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
STEFANOPOULOS Steve
FacebookLinkedInWebsiteEmailPhone

Independent
LGBTIQAclick to view
SCHMIDT Judy

Family First Victoria
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equalityclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQ+ equality
FULLER Mitchell
FacebookTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

The Australian Greens
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
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Oakleigh District

Candidate
(in ballot order)
PartyLGBTIQA+JewishHow To VoteLGBTIQA+ PlatformCandidate Statement
MURPHY Dominique
LinkedInWebsiteEmailPhone

Independent
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equalityclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQ+ equality
DIMOPOULOS Steve (incumbent)
FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInWebsiteEmailPhone

Australian Labor Party
LGBTIQAclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
SOK Edward

Family First Victoria
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equalityclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQ+ equality
GRIVOKOSTOPOULOS Jim
FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInWebsiteEmailPhone

Liberal
(not stated)click to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform shows some level of commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
KIOUPELIS Parashos
FacebookEmailPhone

Independent
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equality
HSIEH Hsiang-Han
FacebookTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmailPhone

The Australian Greens
LGBTIQAclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
FABB Loraine
FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInWebsiteEmailPhone

Animal Justice Party
ALLYJewishclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
JACOBS Tony
Email

Freedom Party Victoria
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equalityclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQ+ equality
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Prahran District

Candidate
(in ballot order)
PartyLGBTIQA+JewishHow To VoteLGBTIQA+ PlatformCandidate Statement
LE HURAY Alice
InstagramLinkedInWebsiteEmailPhone

Animal Justice Party
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
LUCAS Matthew
FacebookLinkedInWebsiteEmailPhone

Liberal
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform shows some level of commitment to LGBTIQ+ issues
CHAU Wesa
FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInYouTubeWebsiteEmailPhone

Australian Labor Party
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
MENADUE Alan
TwitterInstagramLinkedInWebsiteEmailPhone

Independent
ALLY
HIBBINS Sam (incumbent)
FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInWebsiteEmailPhone

The Australian Greens
ALLYclick to view how to vote cardclick to read the Party platformComprehensive LGBTIQ+ policy platform and/or unequivocal commitment to LGBTIQ+ issuesclick to view
EMILSEN Ronald

Family First Victoria
This candidate's platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQA+ equalityclick to read the Party platformPolicy platform is inconsistent with LGBTIQ+ equality
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Candidate statement: Steve Stefanopoulos OAM – Independent for Malvern

The following political statement has been supplied by Steve Stefanopoulos who is running as a candidate for Malvern District in the 2022 Victorian State Government election.

Aleph Melbourne will endorse all political candidates who unconditionally support equal rights for LGBTIQ+ Jews and whose values align with ours.


Dear Michael

I was Australia’s first same sex married Mayor at the City of Stonnington from 2017-2020. I am the Chair of The Pride Fund and heavily involved with the Victorian Pride Centre. I hope this clearly outlines my support for the LGBTIQ+ community.

Kind regards

Steve Stefanopoulos OAM

Candidate statement: Kim Samiotis – Greens candidate for Albert Park

The following political statement has been supplied by Kim Samiotis who is running as a candidate for Albert Park District in the 2022 Victorian State Government election.

Aleph Melbourne will endorse all political candidates who unconditionally support equal rights for LGBTIQ+ Jews and whose values align with ours.


Kim Samiotis
Candidate for Albert Park

My name is Kim Samiotis (pronouns: she/her) and I’m The Greens candidate for Albert Park.

Thank you to Aleph and your community for the opportunity to make my commitment to LGBTIQA+ people in Melbourne’s Jewish community.

The LGBTIQA+ community has been my family since I was born. One of the longest, most stable and loving relationships in my life has been my aunts’ who finally married this year after celebrating their 40th anniversary. I was a teenager when my Mum came out and I witnessed the incredible courage that the community must summon to define their identity in our community. For me, these relationships have always been so normal and healthy and I will always fight for recognition, support and inclusion for queer and gender-diverse people. Who we love, how we identify and the shape of our physical form do not define the goodness of a person.

I am proud to be a member of the Victorian Greens, a party that has always stood with the LGBTIQA+ community across our state. We have fought hard for equal rights and safety for all and I remain committed to continuing the journey towards true equality alongside my LGBTIQA+ colleagues, friends and family.

To begin the next steps of this advocacy, The Victorian Greens have launched our Rainbow State Action Plan to further strengthen our equal opportunity and anti-vilification laws. We will make vilification and public harassment a crime to better protect marginalised Victorians from all minorities and to support victims of hate crimes.

We’ve included a Rainbow State Fund of $200 million over the next term for community-controlled organisations to facilitate their focus on key areas of need such as mental health, youth services, homelessness and sexual health.

We will work to ban deferrable medical interventions on intersex children and continue to work with the LGBTIQA+ community to identify the next essential areas for reform, including adoption, assisted reproductive treatment and surrogacy, to make sure that our laws protect everyone. 33% of LGBTIQA+ people report experiencing anxiety in the last 12 months and 57% report experiencing high distress in the last 4 weeks. Community connection and dependable support can aid these people when they’re most in need.

You can read more about the details and funding for our Rainbow State Action Plan here:

greens.org.au/vic/rainbowstateplan

We are all more alike than those who peddle fear and hate would allow us to believe. Everyone deserves to feel safe from discrimination in their daily lives and to be able to access support and services that meet their needs.

To Aleph members, the Jewish community, and LGBTIQA+ communities across Victoria, The Greens stand with you and I will work tirelessly to represent you in parliament if elected to represent Albert Park at this coming election. No matter what, I will always be by your side, marching, speaking and advocating on your behalf with the love and care that I feel for my own family.

Thank you, Aleph, for your support and may your community advocacy continue with great success.

Kim Samiotis
Greens Candidate for Albert Park


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