Where I’ve been and what I’ve learned

My path has moved through technology, education, business and politics.

Each experience has taught me something different. Engineering taught me how to understand systems. Business taught me how to build solutions people will actually use. Teaching taught me how to communicate clearly and connect with people from different backgrounds.

Here is the journey so far, starting with what I’m working towards next.

Michael Richmond
Present–2028

Reform Australia Candidate for Wentworth

Next federal election

I’m Reform Australia’s candidate for Wentworth in the 2028 federal election.

I’m building a serious local campaign focused on listening to the community, explaining politics clearly and developing practical solutions to the issues affecting everyday life.

2026–Present

University of Technology Sydney

Bachelor of Software Engineering

I chose to study engineering because I wanted to understand how complicated systems are designed, why they fail and how they can be improved.

Software engineering has trained me to break large problems into manageable parts, test different solutions and keep improving until something works properly.

Those skills shape how I approach technology, business and politics.

2024–Present

Prismline Digital

Founder · prismline.dev

I founded Prismline Digital to help local businesses use technology in practical ways.

I build websites, AI agents and automated systems that reduce repetitive administration, improve day-to-day operations and give business owners more time to focus on work that needs human judgement.

Running the business has taught me how to take an idea from the first conversation through to a finished system that solves a real problem.

See the work
2024–2025

Independent Candidate for Wentworth

Federal election · 1,347 first-preference votes

In 2024–2025, I ran for Wentworth as an independent for the first time.

With a campaign budget of around $6,000, I spent a year attending community forums, running pop-up offices, knocking on doors, delivering flyers and speaking directly with people across the electorate.

On election day, more than 50 volunteers helped us cover polling booths throughout Wentworth.

The full story
2024–2025

After-School Care Educator

Working with primary-aged children

I worked with primary school students in after-school care, helping run activities, supervise afternoons and create a safe and enjoyable environment.

The role taught me patience, responsibility and how much trust people place in you when you are looking after their children.

2022–2025

Elevate Education

Presenter · Schools across NSW

I travelled to schools across New South Wales presenting workshops on study skills, time management, motivation and academic confidence.

Speaking to thousands of students taught me how to hold a room, explain ideas simply and adjust the way I communicate for different audiences.

It also gave me the chance to hear directly from young Australians about their ambitions and their concerns about education, careers, housing and the cost of living.

Until 2022

Waverley College

Student · Wentworth, Sydney

I grew up in Wentworth and attended Waverley College.

By the time I finished school, I was already deeply interested in technology. I spent my spare time building computers, experimenting with online systems and creating my first websites and digital tools.

That early curiosity eventually became the foundation for my studies and my business.