Aiv Puglielli

Hi, I'm Aiv Puglielli

I write and produce music for theatre and short film, and I’ve had the privilege of being your MP for the North-Eastern Metropolitan region since 2022. I grew up in Eltham, and now rent a home with my partner in Ivanhoe. Melbourne’s north-east has always been my home.

I ran for office because I’ve seen what happens when governments tell people they don’t matter. I saw many of my friends and colleagues lose work and income during the pandemic. They were pushed directly into housing stress, with no access to income support. Governments like to pretend that they support the arts, but I saw firsthand the impact of the government's decision to leave thousands of people behind.

At the same time, huge corporations got billions in handouts.

People in our community want to be a part of the solution. We want to look out for each other. We want to live more sustainably. We want to take care of our environment while ensuring everyone has access to a home they can afford.

But we’re up against a broken system, where the gap between the ultra-wealthy and everyone else is only growing wider. And every day people are realising that Labor won’t do anything about it. In fact, they’re making it worse.

The Greens will help people access affordable renewable energy and keep their bills low by getting us off Labor’s coal and gas, supporting workers with more sustainable employment in the process.

We’ll make our housing system fairer, bringing down demand through securing thousands more public homes and putting limits on rent increases. 

We’ll make public transport permanently free and frequent, and make our biggest banks, the gambling industry and the fossil fuel sector pay their fair share of tax.

I'm in Parliament to represent Victorians from all walks of life. Whether you're a nurse, a teacher, a student, or a small business owner, when we come together, we can make life better for everyone.