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Australia, first always.

About Charlie Bear

As a candidate for the Senate, I will only make decisions that serve the long-term best interests of Australia. Today I am frustrated with the promises made by politicians – which are framed to the current election cycle or to secure a media sound bite in the 6 oçlock news. This election Dutton and Albanese will start throwing confetti on the landscape – with no real plan. This confetti is not making any difference or fundamentally improving Australia’s future – our productivity is in decline – a disaster. The opportunity to buy a home becoming a mirage for my generation.

MY VISION

Over the past year, I’ve observed that despite common perceptions, countries like China and the UAE aren’t inherently advantaged over us. Australia actually leads in key areas but lags economically due to short-term election cycles and our short-term politicians’ thinking. These nations excel economically because they invest in long-term strategies. It’s critical for Australia to adopt sustainable, future-oriented policies to boost our economic standing. 

My Priorities

My focus will be on healthcare, education, housing affordability and productivity. 

I am determined to tackle the housing affordability crisis. The current Senators, with over 300+ properties between them, (they average 2.5 homes each) have completely lost touch with the struggles of my generation and the generations to come.

It's time for a change.

I will advocate for a more proactive, independent, and fearless foreign policy. Let’s help where we can, let’s stop hiding behind USA’s skirt. 

In terms of foreign policy, Australia needs to step out of the shadows and lead. We have been followers for too long, particularly when it comes to our relationship with the USA. I am sick of Australia being a follower. DFAT is a shambles. A bit of wolf-warrior diplomacy can be good. It’s been over a decade since an Australian Prime Minister visited Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This fear of association with the Middle East is costing us billions in investment which we need to de-carbonise our economy. We cannot afford the cost of transition and the Iron Ore era is coming to an end. The Middle East needs exposure to successful country integration. The current Government’s view is one of fear – “I will not go to the Middle East as women’s rights are not acceptable to me”. what I do know – is those women’s rights are not changing if we do nothing. If you’re not going to try and help – stand aside.

The current Government’s policy is to stick their head in the sand and bums in the air. We need to be over there – you cannot change or help if you are not part of the conversation. We will not agree on everything or maybe anything, but we have to give it the old-fashioned try.

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Why Charlie Bear?

I am not an entrenched politician. I am young, I am ambitious, and I am ready to fight for you. I believe that our government needs fresh ideas and new perspectives. I am ready to challenge the status quo and work tirelessly to make Victoria a better place for all.

I am inviting you to join me on this journey. Let’s create a future that we can all be proud of. Let’s make our voices heard. Let’s bring change to Victoria.

Housing Affordability & Rental Crisis

Issues at Focus

Health

I’ve experienced the failings of Australia’s health system firsthand, waiting four hours with a broken arm in a hospital without being spoken to, I know every Australian family at some stage has had the same experience. Our health system faces funding shortages, long waiting times, inadequate rural services, and a lack of mental health support. Bureaucratic inefficiencies and fragmented services further exacerbate these issues. We have to fix it, we need a long-term plan.

Australia’s education system faces significant challenges, including funding inequality, teacher shortages, inadequate mental health support, and disadvantages for Indigenous students. I have just lived through a factory model from the Industrial Revolution, the system emphasizes rote learning and conformity over creativity and critical thinking. I have found among my peers that this one-size-fits-all approach results in disengagement and leaves many of my friends and fellow students unprepared for modern jobs and real-world challenges. Mental health issues can follow.

This is an area that requires careful attention. Australia brings in too many migrants, and both the Labor and Liberal governments contribute to this issue. The reason is that an increase in migrants boosts our country’s GDP, giving the impression of strong growth. However, the reality is different: the net worth of all Australians dropped, and our productivity has essentially flatlined. We’re not producing more per person; we just have more people. 

Wages in Australia have not kept pace with inflation, placing significant financial strain on most of us. This pressure is felt acutely by young adults, as I’ve seen among my peers. The average age for moving out of parents’ homes has risen to 28, reflecting the difficulties in achieving financial independence. These challenges highlight the urgent need for policies that address productivity and support affordable living for all Australians.

Climate change should be more accurately described as planet change because our actions are fundamentally altering the planet’s systems. Despite numerous discussions and copious paperwork, substantive carbon reduction policies remain largely unimplemented by companies in Australia. The real change must start at the grassroots level. It’s time to move beyond rhetoric and take meaningful, practical steps to mitigate our impact on the environment. We need to hold corporations accountable and foster a culture of sustainability that begins with each of us. Together, we can drive the change necessary to protect our planet for future generations.

I have deep concern over the inadequate handling of youth mental health issues by our government. Our young people are facing alarming levels of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges, yet the response has been insufficient. Despite increasing awareness, there is a severe lack of funding for vital services, making access to quality care difficult. School counsellors are spread thinner than vegemite on toast. The early intervention programs are not robust enough. We need to take decisive action with proper funding and support systems to ensure that young Australians receive the help they desperately need. Our future depends on their well-being.

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Australia, first always. 

There is zero planning for a prosperous future for (the youth of) this country  – which we can secure if we start today.  

 

Our nation deserves to be respected by its leaders and I want a leadership that looks beyond the election cycle and plans strategically for the generations to come.

 

In the upcoming 2025 election, we face significant challenges. We have leaders like Albanese and Husic who constantly bemoan inflation yet continue to engage in reckless and random spending, exacerbating the very issue they decry. This cycle of mismanagement must end. Albanese gaffs and insults at women’s rights rally and within 24 hours he tries to buy the community off with a 950M grant. You cannot properly plan to spend with long-term sustained impact when you divest 950M within two hours of your media advisor recommending it. 

 

Moreover, our foreign minister’s reluctance to engage with global issues and her aversion to leaving Adelaide highlights a fear of confronting international challenges head-on. This is not the leadership we need in these turbulent times. Australia should stand proud on the international stage instead of hiding in wineries and school fets in Adelaide. 

 

On the other hand, the opposition leader, Dutton, proposes a nuclear policy that is fundamentally flawed. If implemented, it would drain billions of dollars from our economy and hinder our nation’s progress for generations.

 

Australia deserves much better and respect.  

 

We need a people that prioritises long-term solutions over short-term political gains. I am committed to putting Australia first and foremost in each and every decision and creating a path to a secure and prosperous future.