A passion for tax reform is what has prompted 22 year-old law student Nathan Timmins to enter the political fray.

In his fifth year at Deakin University, Timmins is standing for the little known Liberal-Democratic Party in the Victorian seat of Corangamite, taking in Geelong and Lorne. The self described "utilitarian party" supports gay marriage, lower taxes, smaller government and privatisation, the right to own firearms for sport and self defence and the legalisation of assisted suicide.

"I have a strong interest in protecting the rights of people, and that's why I decided to stand," Timmins said.

Campaigning on an opposition to the Government's proposed internet filter for its national broadband network and a flat income tax rate of 30 per cent on all income over $30,000, Timmins said that he hopes to raise awareness of the party in this election and aims to achieve a primary vote of up to four per cent.

On graduation, Timmins would like to practice taxation law and do pro bono work in the area of human rights.

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