New Democrats (Victoria)

The New Democrats are a minor party founded in 2022[2][3] by then-sitting MLC and former Victorian Labor Party member Kaushaliya Vaghela. A former Independent MLC for the Western Metropolitan Region, Vaghela is the party's secretary.[4] The party is also claimed to have over 2,000 members,[3][5] being registered by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) on 6 October 2022, 51 days before the state election.[6][1]

New Democrats
AbbreviationND[1]
SecretaryKaushaliya Vaghela
FounderKaushaliya Vaghela
Registered6 October 2022 (6 October 2022)
Split fromAustralian Labor Party (Victorian Branch)
Membership (2022)c. 2,000
Legislative Assembly
0 / 88
Legislative Council
0 / 40
Website
newdemocrats.com.au

References
  1. "Currently registered parties". vec.vic.gov.au. Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC). Archived from the original on 31 October 2022.
  2. "Kaushaliya Vaghela to lead 'New Democrats' party". South Asia Times. 6 October 2022.
  3. "Indian-origin Victorian State MP Kaushaliya Vaghela announces new political party". NRI Affairs. 7 October 2022.
  4. Kolovos, Benita (11 August 2022). "Angry Victorians join a rush of new micro-parties eyeing a seat in the state's parliament". Guardian Australia.
  5. @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.
  6. "Registration of New Democrats". vec.vic.gov.au. Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC). 6 October 2022. Archived from the original on 25 October 2022.
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