People before
party.
A local dad. An engineer. A coach. And a neighbour who wants to give something back. I’m Hitendra Joshi, your Community Independent candidate for Ashwood at this year’s Victorian election.
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What Hitendra stands for
Government Accountability
A truly independent, well-funded IBAC, a Big Build Royal Commission, transparent procurement, and a real-time register of MPs’ lobbyist links.
Cost of Living
Cutting waste and unjustified corporate welfare, better-targeted support, a fair share of mining royalties, and faster cheap renewables to bring bills down.
Community Safety
Visible local policing, coordinated early intervention, and faster, stronger support for victims of domestic violence.
Climate & Environment
Phasing out coal with no new fossil fuel exploration or nuclear, and cheaper solar, batteries, insulation and electric appliances for every household, including renters.
Transport
More frequent, consistent trains on the Glen Waverley and Alamein lines, better station car park access, more freight on rail, and better-lit bike paths.
Housing
Smarter, safer community housing, fairer property taxes and stamp duty, and support for first-home buyers, without over-development.
Why I'm putting my hand up
I never set out to become a politician. My career has been in engineering, infrastructure and leadership. Over time, however, I have become increasingly convinced that communities need people in Parliament who are prepared to listen first, think carefully and put the interests of their local community ahead of a party agenda.
That is why I am standing as a Community Independent for Ashwood.
I believe being your elected representative is a responsibility, not a career path. If you choose me to be your local member, I will owe my first responsibility to the people of Ashwood.
For me, Ashwood is a community that is changing. New families are arriving. Young people are growing up and looking for opportunities. Older residents are thinking about their futures. And, like people everywhere, households are feeling the pressure of rising costs.
The issues we talk about in politics are therefore very real. Transport affects how easily you can live your life. Housing affects whether young people can stay near their families or their workplace. Community safety affects whether people feel comfortable in their own space. Local infrastructure affects the quality of everyday life.
These are not abstract policy questions. They are people’s lives.
“Being your elected representative is a responsibility, not a career path. If you choose me to be your local member, I will owe my first responsibility to the people of Ashwood.”
— Hitendra Joshi
What I promise
I won’t pretend to have all the answers.
What I can promise is that I will turn up, do the work, ask questions, listen to experts and the community, and be accountable for the decisions I make.
Let's bring accountability back to Ashwood, together.
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Violence is never the answer.