Labor

Victorian state election · 28 November 2026

About

Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch)

Leader: Ben Carroll — Premier since 28 July 2026; Member for Niddrie

Website: https://www.viclabor.com.au/

In their own words

Ben Carroll · Integrity & government
I'm working hard every day, day and night, to do what I think is in Victoria's interests.
Source: ABC News · Asked about critiques of his government, 5 Oct 2026
Ben Carroll · Integrity & government
I made it very clear. You only have to look at what I've done already.
Source: ABC News · Listing his policy changes as premier, 5 Oct 2026
Ben Carroll · Transport
Hi, I'm Ben Carroll, the airport rail premier.
Source: ABC News · Announcing Airport Rail station plans for Niddrie, Oct 2026
Ben Carroll · Budget
I respect your money.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Suburban Rail Loop savings announcement, 25 Aug 2026
Ben Carroll · The campaign
We know that Jess Wilson will do a deal with One Nation.
Source: AAP · On the Coalition and One Nation, Oct 2026
Gabrielle Williams (Deputy Premier; Member for Dandenong) · Education & skills
This Centre of Excellence will put Victoria at the forefront of digital skills training, giving TAFEs and industry the tools to train the workforce our state needs.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Revealing designs for the Chisholm Digital, AI and Technology Centre of Excellence, 15 Oct 2026
Colin Brooks (Treasurer; Member for Bundoora) · Education & skills
By creating more pathways into VET teaching and investing in our existing educators, we're strengthening Victoria's TAFE network and giving more Victorians the opportunity to gain the skills they need for rewarding careers.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · New VET Educator Academy announcement, 2026
Sonya Kilkenny (Attorney-General; Member for Carrum) · Health & community
Not only will the upgraded hospital offer more world-class care for locals, but it will also give our dedicated healthcare workers a better, safer, state-of-the-art workplace.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Frankston Hospital redevelopment completion, 12 Dec 2025
Natalie Suleyman (Minister for Small and Family Business; Member for St Albans) · Crime
Our community deserves to be a safe place to live and work, and these investments will put more people on the ground to prevent crime and support our local community.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Local Community Safety Infrastructure Fund announcement, 14 Aug 2026
Vicki Ward (Minister for Public Transport; Member for Eltham) · Transport
We're expanding Community Connectors and continuing to strengthen safety across our transport network.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Public transport safety announcement, 14 Aug 2026
Paul Edbrooke (Minister for Police; Member for Frankston) · Health & community
This project is gamechanger for our local community and once doors open next month, local families will have better access to care and support on their doorstep.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Frankston Hospital redevelopment completion, 12 Dec 2025
Melissa Horne (Minister for Jobs and Industry; Member for Williamstown) · Economy & jobs
We're supporting manufacturing businesses in Melbourne's north to expand because it means more local jobs, more innovation and more Victorian-made products on shelves across the country and the world.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Supporting northern suburbs manufacturing, 2026
Steve Dimopoulos (Minister for Sport; Member for Oakleigh) · Economy & jobs
We're proud to grow a thriving, sustainable First Peoples tourism sector that empowers community, shares Traditional knowledge and positions Victoria as a global leader in meaningful, authentic travel experiences.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Quality First Peoples Tourism Business Program launch, 25 Feb 2026
Ros Spence (Minister for Community Sport; Member for Kalkallo) · Health & community
Our investments in sport and recreation infrastructure are making it easier for players, coaches, umpires and supporters of all abilities to get involved in local sports and their communities.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Local sports facilities grants announcement, 2 Sep 2025
Anthony Carbines (Leader of the House; Member for Ivanhoe) · Roads
People that use Rosanna Road have waited for this project for decades – now we're getting on with the job to deliver North East Link.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · North East Link launch in Ivanhoe, 2020
Nick Staikos (Minister for Housing; Member for Bentleigh) · Housing & renting
Victoria has the strongest rental protections in the country and this builds on our significant work to make renting fairer across the state.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Victorian rental fairness reforms, 2025
Pauline Richards (Member for Cranbourne) · Health & community
The Frankston Hospital Redevelopment is the largest ever health investment in our region, and as our community grows, it will support local families for generations to come.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Frankston Hospital redevelopment completion, 12 Dec 2025
Paul Hamer (Minister for Roads and Road Safety; Member for Box Hill) · Transport
The Suburban Rail Loop will transform Box Hill into one of Melbourne's most connected precincts – delivering faster travel and more jobs to our community.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Suburban Rail Loop East stations contract, 21 Oct 2025
John Mullahy (Member for Glen Waverley) · Transport
Glen Waverley's new SRL station will strengthen our local economy and make it easier for people to live, work and study right here in the east.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Suburban Rail Loop East stations contract, 21 Oct 2025
Kat Theophanous (Member for Northcote) · Health & community
The new Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Northcote means our inner north community can access the mental health care we need close to home in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Northcote Mental Health and Wellbeing Local opening, 10 Feb 2026
Anthony Cianflone (Member for Pascoe Vale) · Transport
We are making journeys across Melbourne's north safer and more accessible.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Public transport accessibility upgrades, 10 May 2026
Nina Taylor (Cabinet Secretary; Member for Albert Park) · Transport
We are upgrading our tram network to make it easier and safer for passengers.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Public transport accessibility upgrades, 10 May 2026
John Lister (Member for Werribee) · Housing & renting
These 26 new homes on Stewart Drive will mean more families in Werribee have access to a safe and secure home close to our great schools, the Werribee River Park, and services.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · New social housing homes in Werribee, 7 Apr 2025
Juliana Addison (Member for Wendouree) · Health & community
We need a whole of community approach to prevent Family Violence in Ballarat. Our Respectful Relationships program plays an integral role in supporting students in understanding the importance of gender equality.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Respectful Relationships program in Ballarat, 2 Sep 2025
Michaela Settle (Minister for Agriculture; Member for Eureka) · Health & community
Preventing family violence starts with changing attitudes – and that change is happening right here in our local schools.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Respectful Relationships program in Ballarat, 2 Sep 2025
Martha Haylett (Member for Ripon) · Health & community
Our region has been demanding we do more to end violence against women and the uptake of this program is not just inspiring – but it is a model for every community across Victoria.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Respectful Relationships program in Ripon, 2 Sep 2025
Dylan Wight (Member for Tarneit) · Transport
We are delivering more bus services making it easier to go shopping, get to work and school or catch the train.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Expanding outer-west bus services, 20 Jun 2025
Sarah Connolly (Member for Laverton) · Crime
This is a real investment in our community safety – supporting local businesses, putting more people on the ground and making sure people get help before problems escalate.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Melbourne west community safety boost, 14 Aug 2026
Tim Richardson (Minister for Consumer Affairs and Renters; Member for Mordialloc) · Education & skills
I trust that teachers and students enjoy these fantastic new facilities and reap their educational benefits for years to come.
Source: Premier of Victoria media release · School upgrades in Parkdale and Mentone, 2024
Tim Rickwood (Labor candidate for Bendigo East) · Education & skills
I want to represent Bendigo East because I want young people growing up here to have every opportunity to build a good life and a good future right here in Bendigo.
Source: Castlemaine Mail · Announcing candidacy for Bendigo East, 18 Sep 2026
Brenton Baldwin (Labor candidate for Bendigo West) · Health & community
I've seen what Labor governments can do for regional healthcare – building the new Bendigo Hospital and hiring thousands of nurses and midwives so people here can get timely, high-quality care close to home. I want to keep delivering that for Bendigo West.
Source: Castlemaine Mail · Announcing candidacy for Bendigo West, 18 Sep 2026
Tracie Lund (Labor candidate for Morwell) · The campaign
I believe we can win the seat. I believe we can bring Morwell back to where it belongs, to make it a Labor seat again.
Source: Latrobe Valley Express · Announcing candidacy for Morwell, 5 May 2026
Chris Buckingham (Labor candidate for Bass) · Regional Victoria
I am determined to retain the seat of Bass and will advocate on behalf of the electorate to ensure our community continues to prosper and grow.
Source: South Gippsland Sentinel-Times · Announcing candidacy for Bass, 2026
Rachel Halse (Labor candidate for Ringwood) · Budget
Free dental clinics and cutting land tax are just some of the policies that I know will make a real difference for families across Ringwood.
Source: The Eastern Melburnian · Pitching to Ringwood voters, 16 Oct 2026

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Official VEC candidate nominations close at 12 noon on Friday 13 November 2026. Until the VEC publishes the final ballot draw, candidate lists here come from Wikipedia (a secondary source) and party announcements, and may change. Source: Wikipedia (secondary source).

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