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Core Principles

These foundational beliefs guide every decision and action in service to our community

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Limited Government

Government should serve the people, not control them. Steve believes in reducing unnecessary bureaucracy and empowering individuals and families to make their own decisions.

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Strong families are the foundation of strong communities. Steve supports policies that strengthen the traditional family unit and protect parental rights in education and child-rearing decisions.

Key Policy Areas

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Lower Taxes & Rates

  • Fight against excessive council rate and tax increases
  • Reduce wasteful government spending on virtue signalling projects
  • Prioritise essential services: roads, rubbish, rates
  • Eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy and administrative bloat
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Australian Values

  • Preserve our flag, anthem, and national holidays
  • Merit-based decisions, not diversity quotas
  • English as our national language in all official business
  • Celebrate Australian culture without guilt or apology
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Education Freedom

  • Keep politics and ideology out of our children's classrooms
  • Support parental rights in education decisions
  • Focus on literacy, numeracy, and practical skills
  • Oppose indoctrination programs like "Welcome to Country" and rainbow ideology
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Protecting Families

  • Defend traditional family values and parental authority
  • Support working families, not welfare dependency
  • Protect children from inappropriate sexual content in schools
  • Preserve Australia Day and our national traditions
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Housing & Development

  • Reduce red tape and council fees for homeowners and families
  • Support more modern housing to invigorate local neighbourhoods
  • Support Australian families first in housing initiatives
  • Streamline processes for granny flats and family extensions
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Defence and the Law

  • Support a strong defence force capable of deterring any threats to our sovereignty
  • Zero tolerance for crime and anti-social behaviour
  • Protect law-abiding citizens, not career criminals
  • Support strong borders and controlled immigration

Libertarian Values in Action

As a member of the Libertarian Party, Steve brings principled leadership that prioritises individual freedom, personal responsibility, and limited government intervention.

Individual Freedom: Government has no business telling families how to live their lives. Protect property rights, parental authority, and personal choice from bureaucratic interference.
Personal Responsibility: Reward hard work and self-reliance, not welfare dependency. Strong communities are built by individuals taking responsibility for themselves and their families.
Economic Freedom: Get government out of the way of small business. Cut red tape, reduce taxes, and let the free market create jobs without bureaucratic meddling.
Limited Government: Government should stick to its core functions - roads, rubbish, and rates. Stop wasting taxpayer money on virtue signalling projects and social engineering.
Steve Christou advocating for libertarian values

Commitment to Australia

Steve's track record as Mayor and Councillor demonstrates his unwavering commitment to putting community first. He leads with strong intuition of strength and decisiveness, taking action to deliver practical, common-sense solutions for the community.

Decisive Leadership

Making the tough but necessary decisions to safeguard our community's interests and values.

Fiscal Guardian

Demanding accountability and ensuring taxpayer funds are spent wisely on core services, not wasteful virtual signalling.

Protecting Our Community

An unwavering commitment to preserving our local traditions and ensuring a safe, prosperous future for our families and the next generation.

Share Your Views

Steve believes in listening to the community. Share your thoughts on these policy positions and let him know what matters most to you.