Karthik Arasu becomes the first Indian-born independent senate candidate from Victoria in Australian Federal Elections 2016.Karthik Arasu believes in keeping people foremost and is fighting for policies that are beneficial to both indigenous and migrant population.

Karthik Arasu, (38) was born and raised in India and comes from a successful business family. He studied Master of Engineering (Manufacturing) from Swinburne University. Karthik Arasu has a passion and interest for small business. He started his first service station with United Petroleum in 2002 and successfully owned & operated multiple sites with United. He has successfully owned and operated small & medium businesses.

Vision:ZERO INCOME TAX FOR NEW MOMS FOR FIRST 3 YEARS AFTER CHILDBIRTH,CONTINOUS LONG STAY VISA FOR UPTO 5 YEARS FOR PARENTS OF MIGRANTS,PUBLIC HOLIDAYS ON DIWALI AND EID FESTIVALS,ADVANCE, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE,EASE OF COMMUTE. MULTI LEVEL CAR PARK AT TRAIN STATIONS,REDUCED TAX RATES FOR BUSINESS IN REGIONAL AREAS,COMPLETE BAN ON PLASTICS BAGS TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT,CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOOD LABELLING