They are an 18-year-old student and are involved in a range of community groups and committees, including the City of Greater Bendigo Brass Band.
Having grown up in regional Victoria, they feel that they can be a voice for young regional Australians, understanding struggles like limited medical options and transport.
Mr Tyler identified concerns in the Bendigo electorate such as native environments being damaged for profit, a lack of access to high-quality and affordable health services and access to public transport.
If elected, they would advocate to the Victorian Government to better fund public transport outside of Melbourne, and push the Victorian Socialists’ free healthcare platform.
In Rochester, Elmore and surrounds, they believe environmental protection is important for local farmers to be successful.
They feel that combating climate change will help farmers to thrive, concerned that there will be a decrease in farming output as the global surface temperature increases.
Addressing Campaspe Shire Council’s advocacy points, they would support a new pool in Rochester, along with a national aquatic infrastructure program, flood mitigation measures and regional road upgrades.
In response to compensation for communities impacted by water purchasing and the restoration of Financial Assistance Grants to one per cent, Mr Tyler is committed to learning more if elected.
They would look to represent the electorate in Canberra by standing up for groups including LGBTQIA+ people, First Nations people, people experiencing homelessness and people with a disability.
The Victorian Socialists would look to establish a public builder to construct 1 million houses in 10 years.
The party is also pushing free and accessible healthcare, which Mr Tyler believes could attract health services to the region.
If elected, they would look to hold listening posts across the electorate.
Mr Tyler also said they would be open for one-on-one engagement with residents, like getting a coffee with them.
13°C