Why Gippsland East needs a Community Independent
State government shapes more of our daily lives than most people realise. Roads, hospitals, schools, emergency services, housing, planning, environment: these are state responsibilities. Who represents us in Spring Street genuinely matters.
Gippsland East Matters was formed to give our community a real choice. Not another party politician bound by factional deals and distant head offices. A local person, chosen by community, accountable to community, focused on the issues that matter here.
A Community Independent Member would bring government resources to bear on community-led solutions. No party to answer to, no faction to appease, no political career to protect. Just us.
We have watched quality independent members make a real difference in other regional seats. Gippsland East deserves the same.
A Community Independent can win here
Many Victorians are fed up with major parties that fail to represent their communities. People want practical progress on the issues they actually live with, not culture wars and political point-scoring.
We believe enough thoughtful, grounded Gippsland East residents share that view to elect a high-calibre community candidate in November.
Gippsland East Matters is a local, volunteer-powered movement with growing capacity to run a genuine grassroots campaign. We are ready.
What we are looking for
Qualities of our ideal candidate
Community connection
A genuine, established connection to Gippsland East and its communities
Public standing
Respected local profile and recognised as a community leader
Communication
Strong communicator, comfortable in public and media settings
Values alignment
Clear commitment to the principles and values of Gippsland East Matters
Capacity and resilience
Energy and commitment to run a full campaign and serve a four-year term
Broad representation
Able to represent the full range of interests across this large electorate
Our candidate will:
Hold government accountable, free from the influence of political party lobbyists and special interests
Have deep roots in the Gippsland East community
Develop their policy platform through real community consultation
Act with honesty, integrity, and respect at all times
Advocate for evidence-based solutions that deliver sustainable, long-term outcomes
Expressions of interest
Is this you?
If you care about this place, believe in honest representation, and want to make a real difference for the people of Gippsland East, we want to hear from you.
Submit an expression of interest below. Please include a brief CV and explain how you meet the criteria above. All submissions will be kept confidential.
Questions? Email hello@gippslandeastmatters.org