Calwell/Federal Election 2025
OUTSTANDING GREEN LIGHT CANDIDATES
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GREEN LIGHT CANDIDATES
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Green Light Candidates
Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis (LCP)
Gianni qualifies as an Outstanding Green Light Candidate
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 in 2024, Gianni’s groundbreaking research focused on understanding the genetics behind cannabis trichomes, the tiny hairs that produce the plant’s medicinal compounds. His work seamlessly combined cutting-edge genomic science with hands-on cultivation experience, bridging the gap between the lab and the grow room.
Beyond his research, Gianni is deeply committed to sharing knowledge. In 2023, he received the Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award for his contributions to plant physiology education. He now works as a Medical Science Liaison in the medicinal cannabis industry, partnering with doctors and pharmacists to help them navigate the complex world of medicinal cannabis with clarity and confidence.
Gianni is running for the Legalise Cannabis Party because he believes Australia’s cannabis policy needs to align with both scientific advancements and the lived experiences of patients, growers and responsible consumers. Through his representation of the LCP, Gianni aims to champion personal cultivation rights, advocate for the expungement of historical criminal records for minor cannabis offences, reform drug driving laws and strengthen legal protections for medicinal cannabis patients.
At the heart of Gianni’s vision is a simple yet powerful belief: cannabis reform should be guided by science, compassion and common sense. With his technical expertise and firsthand understanding of the issues, Gianni is dedicated to helping shape a fairer, smarter and more progressive approach to cannabis in Australia—one that truly reflects the needs of everyday people.
Legalise Cannabis Party endorses the 3R’s and supports the Climate Rescue Accord
Ravneet Garcha (Greens)
I’m a registered nurse and an advocate from the northwestern suburbs of Melbourne.
As a child, I migrated to Australia with my family and we have experienced first-hand policy failures of both the major parties. Through the challenges me and my family have faced, I quickly realised that parties in power don’t really care about everyday people – they prioritise their own political interests, while everyday Australians struggle with rising costs, unfair policies, and a lack of real support.
The community of Calwell has been taken for granted for too long by the major parties. Our community deserves someone who will truly represent us. We can’t keep voting for the same 2 parties and expect things to change.
I’m proud to be nominating for the Greens because we don’t accept donations from big corporations and billionaires, and we are genuinely fighting for the dignity of ordinary people.
We want to make big corporations pay their fair share of tax and fund things we all need, like dental and mental health into Medicare, government-built homes to rent and buy, cheaper mortgages, 50 cent public transport fares, a rent freeze and a cap on grocery prices.
The Greens are fighting for the compassionate treatment of migrants.
In a wealthy country like ours, everyone should be able to afford the basics and governments should actually solve the problems we face.
The electorate of Calwell knows they deserve more, and I am ready to demand it. If you want change, it’s time to vote for it.