Rakesh Raizada
Independent candidate for Western Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
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- On the ballot as
- RAIZADA, Rakesh
- Ballot position
- Ungrouped
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 42 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- No party
The Western Metropolitan Region, which elects five members.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Western Metropolitan Region as an independent.
No earlier candidacy found. Covers Victorian state elections since 2022 (with by-elections) and federal elections in Victoria in 2022 and 2025, matched on name and party or electorate. A filled marker means elected. Council elections aren't included yet.
In their own words
Rakesh Raizada is an independent candidate for the Victorian Legislative Council (Upper House), Western Metropolitan Region, at the 2026 state election. He brings decades of banking and business experience across India, Kenya and Australia, including senior roles at ANZ, NAB and the Commonwealth Bank.
An excerpt, word for word, from Their campaign website, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.
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What they're campaigning on
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Their stated priorities
- “Prevention, early support and safety for every household.”
- “Small business, community organisations and financial literacy for a fairer economy.”
- “Responsible governance, with integrity and openness at its core.”
Crime and bail
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Housing and renting
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Treaty and First Peoples
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Transport and roads
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AI and technology
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Gambling and racing
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Cost of living
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Health
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Also mentions
Integrity
- Website10 Nov 2026“Responsible governance, with integrity and openness at its core.”rakeshraizada.com.au
Everyone standing in Western Metropolitan Region
- ROYAL, Mark Labour DLP
- SMITH, Arlene Labour DLP
- MENTA, Xavier Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- BERSON, Chana Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- CAMPBELL, Roshena Liberal
- LUU, Trung Liberal
- PATEL, Satish Liberal
- NARAYANAN, Shwetha Liberal
- MADUOK GENG, Daniel Liberal
- DEMANUELE, Anneke Victorian Socialists
- JORQUERA, Jorge Victorian Socialists
- SJODIN, Ella Victorian Socialists
- KELLY, Lucy Victorian Socialists
- MALONEY, Dean Victorian Socialists
- BLANDTHORN, Lizzie Australian Labor Party
- STITT, Ingrid Australian Labor Party
- LAM, Cuc Australian Labor Party
- IBRAHIM, Sara Australian Labor Party
- TRAVERS, Kim Australian Labor Party
- THIERY-LAI, Chris Australian Democrats
- KEENAN, Nigel Australian Democrats
- BILIC, Dennis Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- DAVIES, Susan Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- DEEMING, Moira Family First
- NEIL, Chris Family First
- KULKARNI, Pavitra Family First
- EMERSON, Mark Family First
- IKIREZI, Francine Family First
- HENDERSON, Brittney The Greens
- MCRAE MCLEOD, Isabella The Greens
- HEINS, Ebony The Greens
- HARDEN, Niall The Greens
- PATHANJALIMANOHARAR, Geetha The Greens
- SAINI, Raj The Republican
- SHAH, Zalak The Republican
- SARABJIT KAUR The Republican
- KULKARNI, Shubhangi The Republican
- LOPEZ, Fiona One Nation Victoria
- DOENSEN, Allan One Nation Victoria
- GARRA, Joe The West Party
- RAMESH, Sahana The West Party
- FARRELLY, Philip The West Party
- RAIZADA, Rakesh Independent
In ballot order.