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.
Gambling & gaming reform own statement
In 2021, Tomas Lightbody said Manningham residents "lose in excess of $60Million a year to the pokies" and asked readers to "imagine if that 60 million stayed in their pockets and was spent locally".
First Nations & treaty own statement
Tomas Lightbody said "I'll be voting YES! Because I want to live in a country that recognises 65,000 years of Indigenous culture in our constitution."
Integrity & anti-corruption own statement
In his 2024 campaign for re-election to Manningham Council, Tomas Lightbody said he would "push for a public register of meetings between Councillors and developers, and for the Mayors diary to be published like that of a government minister".
Housing & planning own statement
In his 2024 campaign for re-election to Manningham Council, Tomas Lightbody said "We also need to continue to push for planning reforms that better look after our urban character and natural environment and deliver affordable housing".
Education own statement
Tomas Lightbody said that, if re-elected to council, he would "expand essential services such as our libraries, maternal health and community childcare like the new Tunstall Kinder room".
Transport & infrastructure own statement
Tomas Lightbody's Greens profile says Bulleen's "interests have been neglected, with key opportunities for growth and sustainability such as Doncaster Rail being passed up".
Environment & water own statement
Tomas Lightbody said that, if re-elected to council, he would "protect our local tree canopy and natural environment".
Record last updated 2026-10-27.