Meet our House of Representative Candidates

Our Legalise Cannabis Party House of Representative candidates are passionate advocates for law reform, personal freedom, and the many benefits of cannabis legalisation. They bring a wealth of experience from diverse backgrounds, united by a commitment to ending prohibition and creating a fair, evidence-based approach to cannabis policy. Get to know them, support their campaigns and help us drive real change this election!

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Fred Mulholland - Candidate for Curtin, WA

Published: 23 April, 2025

I'm running because I believe in fairness, compassion, and practical reform. The current laws around cannabis are outdated, wasteful, and cause more harm than good. People shouldn’t be criminalised for using a...

Sue Raye - Candidate for Calare, NSW

Published: 17 April, 2025

Sue Raye is proud to stand as the Legalise Cannabis Party candidate for Calare. A long-time advocate for social justice and sustainability, Sue is committed to challenging outdated laws and restoring common...

Kat Wright - Candidate for Durack, WA

Published: 14 April, 2025

Meet Kat Wright — Champion for Durack’s Future As a proud advocate for regional and rural Australia, Kat is running to give Durack the future it deserves. Our communities are full of...

Vivian (Mac) McMahon - Candidate for Richmond, NSW

Published: 14 April, 2025

Vivian, known to many as Mac, has lived in the northern rivers for over 30 years. For the past two decades, he has been a committed volunteer at the Nimbin Hemp Embassy,...

Philip Arnatt - Candidate for O'Connor, WA

Published: 14 April, 2025

Phil Arnatt is committed to ensuring fair representation and championing policies that prioritise both personal freedom and the well-being of the community. He is a passionate advocate for cannabis reform and is...

Jeff Knipe - Candidate for McPherson, Qld

Published: 10 April, 2025

Jeff Knipe is a resilient survivor, having faced and overcome two battles with cancer in the past six years. Despite enduring long-term effects and trying a wide range of pharmaceutical treatments with...

David O'Reilly - Candidate for Monash, Vic

Published: 10 April, 2025

David was born in Seymour, Victoria, to Army parents. He completed high school in Moorabbin and enlisted in the Australian Army at the age of 17 in 1979. After an initial period...

Aaron Peet - Candidate for Forrest, WA

Published: 08 April, 2025

Aaron Peet is a psychotherapist, counsellor and founder of a mental health services charity providing free therapy and support to at-risk communities. He’s passionate about helping others and has dedicated his life...

Tom Lillicrap - Candidate for Robertson, NSW

Published: 08 April, 2025

Candidate profile coming soonStay tuned – more information about our candidate will be available shortly.

Phil Leslie - Candidate for Tangney, WA

Published: 08 April, 2025

Born and bred in Western Australia, I’ve spent most of my life working hard on the ocean as a professional fisherman, in the mines, behind the wheel as a truck driver, and...

Andrew Murphy - Candidate for Werriwa, NSW

Published: 08 April, 2025

Andrew Murphy is a dedicated worker, a proud father and a passionate advocate for justice and harm minimisation. With over 20 years of experience in warehousing and logistics, he understands the value...

Adrian Carle - Candidate for Gilmore, NSW

Published: 08 April, 2025

Adrian Carle brings over 25 years of experience in media and advertising to his candidacy, offering a deep understanding of communication, leadership, and the power of messaging to drive real change. Throughout...

Tim Claydon - Candidate for Dobell, NSW

Published: 08 April, 2025

Tim Claydon is a hospitality professional, having managed and owned some of Sydney and the Central Coasts most iconic restaurants and venues over his nearly 25-year career. After being diagnosed with an...

Leo Treasure - Candidate for Hasluck, WA

Published: 08 April, 2025

Leo is a dedicated husband, father, and professional cryptocurrencyinvestor committed to bringing sensible cannabis reform to Australia.As a founding executive member and former President of the LegaliseCannabis state branch, he has been...

Devon Starbuck - Candidate for Hawke, Vic

Published: 08 April, 2025

Devon Starbuck was born and raised in the outer suburbs of Melbourne and brings a grounded, practical perspective to politics. A carpenter by trade, Devon has worked in construction management across a...

Tom Forrest - Candidate for McEwen, Vic

Published: 08 April, 2025

Tom Forrest is a global leader in the cannabis industry and the first ever Churchill Fellow for Cannabis Agronomy. He is the author of a White Paper on cannabis botany, global industry...

Craig Hill - Candidate for Bonner, Qld

Published: 06 April, 2025

Craig Hill is your Legalise Cannabis Party candidate for Bonner. He holds both graduate and postgraduate qualifications in business, management and education. Professionally, Craig works as a teacher, corporate trainer, business consultant...

Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis - Candidate for Calwell, Vic

Published: 04 April, 2025

Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis is a passionate cannabis plant scientist, educator and advocate for evidence-based cannabis reform. As the first PhD graduate from the ARC Medicinal Agriculture Research Hub at La Trobe University...

Xavier Menta - Candidate for Gorton, Vic

Published: 04 April, 2025

Xavier Menta is a proud son of the west, born and raised in the community he now seeks to represent. A loud, passionate and dedicated cannabis advocate, he is running to push...

Margee Glover - Candidate for Wills, Vic

Published: 04 April, 2025

Margee Glover is proud to stand as the Legalise Cannabis Australia candidate for Wills in the upcoming Federal Election. A long-time Coburg resident, Margee has lived in the electorate with her family...

Donna Stolzenberg - Candidate for Cooper, Vic

Published: 04 April, 2025

Donna Stolzenberg, a proud Indigenous woman of Ngatjumay and Mirning heritage, is a humanitarian and social entrepreneur dedicated to tackling homelessness and social disadvantage. As founder and CEO of the National Homeless...

Andrew Louth - Candidate for Bruce, Vic

Published: 03 April, 2025

Andrew Louth is a 52-year-old father and experienced software engineer with 25 years in the industry. His strong analytical mindset and commitment to data-driven decision making set him apart as a practical...

Ramon Granados - Candidate for Pearce, WA

Published: 02 April, 2025

"I want to wake up lions. Hemp is the solution to many of the challenges we face daily." Ramon Granados is a passionate advocate for industrial hemp and its potential to transform...

Lisa Abbott - Candidate for Dunkley, Vic

Published: 31 March, 2025

Lisa Abbott is a dedicated community leader and social justice advocate with over two decades of experience in the social services sector. Having lived, worked and played in the electorate of Dunkley...

Penelope Young - Candidate for Bullwinkel, WA

Published: 31 March, 2025

Penelope Young is a dedicated registered nurse with a Master of Nursing in Leading and Management, as well as a qualified mediator. With a deep commitment to healthcare and advocacy, she has...

Riley Aickin - Candidate for Holt, Vic

Published: 31 March, 2025

Riley Aickin is a dedicated advocate for sensible cannabis law reform and the full potential of cannabis across medical, recreational, and industrial sectors. With a background in sustainability and recycling, Riley understands...

Harley Mackenzie - Candidate for Corangamite, Vic

Published: 31 March, 2025

Harley Mackenzie, owner and Managing Director of HARD Software is a specialist in trading, optimisation and risk management solutions. With expertise in data analysis and consulting, he has worked extensively in the...

Wayne Taylor - Candidate for Bendigo, Vic

Published: 28 March, 2025

Wayne Taylor has been a passionate advocate for adult-use cannabis for many years. His commitment to legalising cannabis began from the very first moment he experienced its effects – an experience that...

Megan Mathew - Candidate for Cowper, NSW

Published: 28 March, 2025

Megan Mathew is a dedicated advocate and community member who has put her hand up to represent the people of Cowper. A single parent with five children and three beautiful grandchildren, Megan...

Daniel Dryden - Candidate for Paterson, NSW

Published: 28 March, 2025

Daniel Dryden here with big news! After running as the Legalise Cannabis candidate for the seat of Maitland in the 2023 NSW Election, I set myself back into public life. Now, two...

Keys Manley - Candidate for Lyne, NSW

Published: 28 March, 2025

Keys Manley, a passionate advocate for cannabis legalisation and former candidate for Myall Lakes, he is committed to revitalising regional communities—starting with the farming sector. He sees the cannabis industry as a...

Anthony Hopkins - Candidate for Blair, Qld

Published: 28 March, 2025

Anthony has lived in Queensland for 30 years and brings extensive life experience to the table. He has worked in mines and quarries, pharmaceuticals and overseas with the United Nations and NGOs....

Nicholas Daniels - Candidate for Leichhardt, Qld

Published: 28 March, 2025

Nicholas Daniels has been a political cannabis activist for decades, originally becoming politically active by joining the only Party with the same goals he held, the Help End Marijuana Prohibition (HEMP) Party....

David Zaloudek - Candidate for Dickson, QLD

Published: 28 March, 2025

David Zaloudek is a Bachelor of Commerce graduate with over 20 years of experience in client-facing business roles, including Account Management, Business Development and Financial Advice. Currently he is transitioning his career...

Andrew Fenwick - Candidate for Hunter NSW

Published: 20 March, 2025

Andrew Fenwick isn’t just a single-issue candidate—he’s a true representative for Hunter, with deep roots in the region. Having lived and worked throughout the Hunter most of his life—now back driving coal trains—Andrew understands...