Sourced positions
Each position is the member's own stated view or vote, supported by the listed sources. The badge says what kind of source backs it — official record (Hansard, a parliament, a government or an electoral commission), own statement (their own site or their party's), news report (journalism or a third-party organisation) or encyclopedia. That is a statement about the evidence, not about how much we believe it. This page records public statements and conduct only — see methodology.
Immigration own statement
Sam McColl says "20,000 humanitarian places should be a floor, not a ceiling" and "Australia can and should do more for people fleeing war, persecution and violence."
Foreign policy & aid own statement
Sam McColl says Israel's President Herzog "should have been arrested the moment he set foot in our country" and criticises state and federal governments for "rolling out the red carpet" for him.
Workplace & industrial relations own statement
At a teachers' strike, Sam McColl said "It's time to give teachers the pay and conditions they deserve".
First Nations & treaty own statement
Sam McColl says January 26 "marks the beginning of invasion, dispossession and violence against First Nations people" and that "this date is not a celebration".
Housing & planning own statement
Says they are passionate about housing, health and climate justice for regional Victoria, citing housing pressure as a key community concern.
Health own statement
Names housing, health and climate justice for regional Victoria as the issues they are passionate about, and says the Eureka community is dealing with limited access to services.
Education own statement
Sam McColl says it is time to "fully fund the education system".
Transport & infrastructure own statement
Sam McColl welcomed the Victorian Government's review of the Ballarat Bus Network, saying he is "hopeful that it result in a bus network that services our growing community properly".
Energy own statement
Sam McColl says he is "raising serious concerns about the proposed mega data centre in Moorabool" and that "Our farmland, natural environment and precious resources shouldn't be treated as expendable for private profit."
Environment & water own statement
Names climate justice for regional Victoria among the issues he is passionate about.
Record last updated 2026-10-27.