Below is a mock-up from the 2022 Federal Election Traffic Light Voting Guide for the Bradfield House of Representatives seat.

Both your local, and state or territory senate 2025 Traffic Light Voting Guides will be published on each electorate page after the ballot draw is completed later in 2025. In the meantime you can learn about how to effectively use Traffic Light Voting Guides by watching our videos.

Scroll further down this page to learn more about the Green Light candidates in Bendigo.

Green Light Candidates

Manal Bahsa (Greens)

I’m a local parent, community organiser, activist, and photographer passionate about creating a fairer, more sustainable future for Bendigo. Growing up here and now raising my child in this community, I’ve witnessed the challenges we face—from skyrocketing rents and housing insecurity to the mental health crisis and climate inaction.

Over the past year, my journey in grassroots activism has inspired me to take on a leadership role. I’ve worked with movements for climate justice, Indigenous rights, and human rights, including supporting the Free Palestine movement. These experiences have shown me the power of community-led change and the urgent need for leadership that prioritises equity, sustainability, and compassion.

I’m committed to amplifying the voices of Bendigo’s multicultural and indigenous communities, queer individuals, and those facing systemic pressures. If you want to build a future that leaves no one behind, then Vote 1 Greens.