The New Democrats are a minor party founded in 2022[2][3] by then-sitting MLC and former Labor Party member Kaushaliya Vaghela. A former Independent MLC for the Western Metropolitan Region, Vaghela is the party's secretary.[4] The party claimed to have over 2,000 members,[3][5] and was registered by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) on 6 October 2022, 51 days before the state election.[6][1]
New Democrats | |
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Abbreviation | ND[1] |
Secretary | Kaushaliya Vaghela |
Founder | Kaushaliya Vaghela |
Registered | 6 October 2022 |
Split from | Victorian Labor Party |
Membership (2022) | c. 2,000 |
Legislative Assembly | 0 / 88
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Legislative Council | 0 / 40
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Website | |
newdemocrats | |
References
edit- ^ a b "Currently registered parties". vec.vic.gov.au. Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC). Archived from the original on 31 October 2022.
- ^ "Kaushaliya Vaghela to lead 'New Democrats' party". South Asia Times. 6 October 2022. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Indian-origin Victorian State MP Kaushaliya Vaghela announces new political party". NRI Affairs. 7 October 2022. Archived from the original on 17 October 2022.
- ^ Kolovos, Benita (11 August 2022). "Angry Victorians join a rush of new micro-parties eyeing a seat in the state's parliament". Guardian Australia. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022.
- ^ @KaushaliyaMP (October 6, 2022). "NEW DEMOCRATS (ND) With overwhelming support of around 2000 members, the New Democratic Party is registered today. I am wholeheartedly thanking all members for joining & helping in registration process. People of Victoria are looking for alternative to represent their interests" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Registration of New Democrats". vec.vic.gov.au. Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC). 6 October 2022. Archived from the original on 25 October 2022.