Hi, I’m Rifai
I am so excited to be running as your Greens candidate for Tarneit
Rifai A Raheem is a dedicated community advocate with over 30 years of volunteer service, including 17 years living in Tarneit district with his wife and children. Deeply committed to social equity and inclusion. He had led major grassroots projects such as the Melbourne Grand Mosque and the WIC Early Learning Centre in Tarneit, a $10 million initiative mainly funded by the community.
As a long-time unionist, Rifai has personally recruited over 1,600 members and organised numerous campaigns to improve conditions for workers in the tertiary education sector. His strong presence is widely recognised in the West, particularly through his work at Victoria University.
With academic qualifications in Agricultural Science and Entrepreneurship, Rifai brings practical expertise to addressing local challenges, empowering communities, and protecting the environment.
Rifai’s grassroots leadership and deep local ties make him a strong, trusted voice for Tarneit.
The Greens track record
In the balance of power in parliament the Greens have secured:
$60 million to protect nature and get homes and businesses off gas
Renting reforms including banning no grounds evictions and rental bidding
5000 more empty homes available by making the tax on empty homes stronger
$150 million for bike lanes and pedestrian safety
Proudly supported the first Treaty in Australia
Stopped the renewal of the MoU with Israeli Ministry of Defence
Imagine what we could do with more power after the next election.