Maurita Rahn
Animal Justice Party candidate for Tarneit District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- RAHN, Maurita
- Ballot position
- 8
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time
- Running against
- 11 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $79k
Tarneit in violet, within the Western Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Tarneit District as Animal Justice Party.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Tarneit District as Animal Justice Party, 2.2% of first preferences. Not elected. Results
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In their own words
Maurita Rahn is standing as the Animal Justice Party candidate for Tarneit because she wants to see a change in the way animals are treated in Victoria. She believes society should move towards recognising animals as individuals, rather than treating them as products.
An excerpt, word for word, from Animal Justice Party 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 Animal Justice Party candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “She is particularly committed to advocating for a rapid phase-out of cruel factory farming practices, including battery cages for hens.”
- “As part of her election platform, she would seek to pause the implementation of the scheme to allow for genuine consultation with the rescue sector.”
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
Not mentioned in what we read.
AI and technology
Not mentioned in what we read.
Gambling and racing
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Maurita also opposes the exploitation of animals for entertainment, including the horse-racing industry.”Animal Justice Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She advocates for stronger protections for horses throughout their lives, including ethical treatment and appropriate outcomes for horses once they are no longer considered useful to the racing industry.”Animal Justice Party candidate profile
Cost of living
Not mentioned in what we read.
Health
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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.