Articles on Current Issues from Libertarians Victoria
Nepean By-Election: Why Peter Angelico Is the Best Choice
9 April 2026 | Michael Gladkoff
The Nepean by-election is a turning point for the Mornington Peninsula. After years of being overlooked by the major parties, voters in the Nepean District now have a clear alternative. Peter Angelico is not...
Read MoreWhy Energy Costs Are So High in Victoria — And How We Can Fix It
10 March 2026 | Michael Gladkoff
Families across Victoria are opening their electricity bills and asking the same question: “Why are energy costs so high?” The energy cost crisis is real. The cost of power in Australia is among the...
Read MoreLand Tax in Victoria: Why the System Is Broken and Needs Reform
9 March 2026 | Michael Gladkoff
Land tax in Victoria is one of the most unpopular and misunderstood taxes in the state. Each year, thousands of property owners receive a bill they did not expect, often with little warning and...
Read MoreEnding the Housing Crisis in Victoria: The Libertarian Plan to Free the Housing Market
26 February 2026 | Michael Gladkoff
The housing crisis in Victoria (and Australia) is no accident. It is the result of years of government rules, taxes and restrictions that have strangled the housing supply and pushed house prices beyond reach...
Read MoreCastle Law in Victoria: You Should Not Be Punished for Defending Your Home
17 February 2026 | Michael Gladkoff
For many Victorians, the idea of feeling unsafe in their own home is deeply unsettling. Yet under current Victorian law, if someone breaks into your house, the legal system may offer more protection to...
Read MoreSuburban Rail Loop Cost – Victoria’s Debt Bomb
8 February 2026 | Michael Gladkoff
Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) has been promoted as a transformative investment in public transport—an orbital railway designed to connect middle-ring suburbs, relieve pressure on the CBD, and reshape how people move around Australia’s...
Read MoreThe Rise of Homeschooling in Australia: Why More Families Are Choosing Home Education
6 February 2026 | Michael Gladkoff
Across the country, more families are choosing a different path for their children’s education. The rise in homeschooling in Australia is not a passing trend. It reflects a growing desire for choice, flexibility and...
Read MorePepper Spray in Victoria: Why Law-Abiding People Should Be Allowed to Protect Themselves
5 February 2026 | Michael Gladkoff
Ask a simple question in Victoria: “Is pepper spray legal in Victoria?” and you get a surprising answer: The answer is "no". Under current law, ordinary people can be charged simply for carrying a...
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