A. Raheem Rifai
The Greens candidate for Tarneit District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- RIFAI, A. Raheem
- Ballot position
- 10
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time
- Running against
- 11 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $475k
Tarneit in violet, within the Western Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Tarneit District as The Greens.
- 8 Feb 2025 · Werribee by-electionStood for Werribee District as Australian Greens, 7.6% of first preferences. Not elected. Results
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In their own words
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.
An excerpt, word for word, from Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.
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What they're campaigning on
Quoted word for word from Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “Join the campaign for Better Public Transport for Tarneit.”
- “Support the campaign for Tarneit Hospital.”
- “Sign the petition for More University and TAFE Campuses in the West.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
Not mentioned in what we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
- Profile9 Nov 2026“Join the campaign for Better Public Transport for Tarneit.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
- Profile9 Nov 2026“The most urgent and practical first step is increasing the frequency and reliability of local bus services.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
AI and technology
Not mentioned in what we read.
Gambling and racing
Not mentioned in what we read.
Cost of living
Not mentioned in what we read.
Health
- Profile9 Nov 2026“Support the campaign for Tarneit Hospital.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
- Profile9 Nov 2026“We need to reduce pressure on existing hospitals, improve emergency response times, and ensure equitable access to healthcare for a rapidly growing community.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Also mentions
Education
- Profile9 Nov 2026“Sign the petition for More University and TAFE Campuses in the West.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Everyone standing in Tarneit District
- MOINUDDIN, Aijaz Independent
- WIGHT, Dylan Australian Labor Party
- ISLAM, SM Zaberul Independent
- ELSBURY, Andrew The West Party
- VAN KEULEN, Leah Victorian Socialists
- NIYONGABIRE, Horizana Family First
- AHMED, Rahima Ibrahim Independent
- RAHN, Maurita Animal Justice Party
- VILLAGONZALO, Walter One Nation Victoria
- RIFAI, A. Raheem The Greens
- UPPARLAPALLE, Venkat Ram Liberal
- SUDHAGANI, Sindhu The Republican
In ballot order.