hi, i'm matthew.

I grew up in Isaacs and live here with my family.  My career is in project management and policy roles across State and Local Government.  I also served as a local Councillor for a ward within the Isaacs electorate and continue to be an active community member.  I’m Isaacs through and through. Isaacs is a diverse electorate.  It stretches from Port Phillip Bay through the South-East Green Wedge, which I have passionately spent a decade as an activist defending, to multicultural Dandenong.

I’ve dedicated my life to fighting for our community.  It’s a community where there is significant disadvantage. We need a future where no one is left behind and everyone can access affordable homes and quality public services.

We also need a safe climate.  The climate crisis is already threatening the coastal parts of Isaacs. Those on low incomes and the older members of the Isaacs community are most impacted by rising temperatures.

By having a fairer tax system we can fund things we all need, like dental and mental health into Medicare and make sure you can see the GP for free - making a real dent in the cost of living. By investing in renewable energy we can act on the climate crisis, create green jobs and tackle  inequality at the same time.

Meanwhile Labor says one thing and does another. They’re more concerned with managing perceptions than people’s problems.  The toothless National Anti-Corruption Commission that they have created is but one example.

The Labor Party has neglected Isaacs for too long.  I am deeply committed to serving the needs of the electorate by expanding and investing in public and genuinely affordable housing and improving renters’ rights. Many in Isaacs are personally affected by the Palestine situation or are people seeking asylum living in community detention. Only the Greens are serious about global justice issues and stand by the oppressed.

As the Greens candidate for Isaacs, I will champion progressive policies that address our unique challenges , ensuring every voice is heard and moving us toward a sustainable and inclusive future.

Change won’t happen overnight in Isaacs, but the first step is to vote for someone who is fighting for it. That is why I need your support.