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Portrait of John Lister

John Lister

Australian Labor Party · Victoria · Victorian Legislative Assembly · Werribee (VIC) · incumbent

John Francis William Lister, the current MP for Werribee (elected in the 2025 Werribee state by-election), grew up in Werribee and was school captain at MacKillop College. Prior to entering Parliament, he worked as a teacher at Wyndham Central College, teaching English and serving as a year 10 co-ordinator, and was also a volunteer with the Werribee Country Fire Authority. [source]

Sourced positions

A verified position is the member's own stated view or vote, supported by the listed sources. This page records public statements and conduct only — see methodology.

Gambling & gaming reform verified

Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024 (Legislative Assembly, second and third reading, 20 March 2025; Ayes 53, Noes 25). Voted for the second reading of the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Legislative Assembly, 20 May 2025; Ayes 51, Noes 25). Voted for the second reading of the Casino and Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Legislative Assembly, 11 September 2025; Ayes 73, Noes 3).

Record last updated 2026-08-13.