Each entry is that person's own stated view, with its sources.
The badge says what kind of source backs it — official record, own statement, news report or
encyclopedia — which describes the evidence, not how much we believe it. Nothing is totalled or
ranked; recorded votes are counted only to point to the member's record, where each is listed.
See methodology.
Economy & tax
Rochelle HalsteadLiberal own statement
Rochelle Halstead says "We should be making it easier for people willing to take that risk, not harder", and that a Jess Wilson-led government's plan "means payroll tax relief, reducing the burden of land tax and cutting the red tape that holds back investment and growth."
No sourced position on record: Chris Buckingham, Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens, Sophie Thorn.
Workplace & industrial relations
Chris BuckinghamLabor own statement
Chris Buckingham says the deferred Working From Home legislation "was fair and reasonable" and "would have been good for workforce productivity, great for working parents and made it easier for people to live and work in small communities like Corinella".
No sourced position on record: Rochelle Halstead, Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens, Sophie Thorn.
Drugs & law and order
Chris BuckinghamLabor own statement
Chris Buckingham says "Gendered and family violence is a massive problem in our community" and that bills introduced by the Attorney-General to "support Victim-survivors and make life tougher for perpetrators" "will make a difference".
Rochelle HalsteadLiberal own statement
Rochelle Halstead lists "A fully operational police station" first among the things she says Clyde needs.
No sourced position on record: Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens, Sophie Thorn.
Native forest logging
Sophie ThornGreens own statement
Sophie Thorn says “Logging, land clearing, and bushfires are tearing through ecosystems that can’t be replaced” and calls to “Protect native forests. Restore what’s been damaged.”
No sourced position on record: Jordan Crugnale, Chris Buckingham, Rochelle Halstead, Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens.
Integrity & anti-corruption
Chris BuckinghamLabor news report
On being named Labor's candidate for Bass, Buckingham said "Fairness goes to the very heart of how I work. No one should be held back, and no one should be left behind," and said he would advocate on behalf of the electorate.
Rochelle HalsteadLiberal own statement
Objecting to the merger of the San Remo and Lang Lang foreshore committees "without proper community consultation", Rochelle Halstead says DEECA "should have no problem putting all the details on the table" and that "Our communities deserve transparency, not another closed-door deal."
No sourced position on record: Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens, Sophie Thorn.
Housing & planning
Rochelle HalsteadLiberal own statement
Rochelle Halstead says Clyde needs "Infrastructure delivered with new housing and not years later".
Sophie ThornGreens own statement
Says people in Bass are doing it tough "with a lack of affordable housing" and commits to "build more affordable homes".
No sourced position on record: Chris Buckingham, Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens.
Health
Chris BuckinghamLabor own statement
Chris Buckingham says "Labor builds hospitals, the Libs close them", that a Liberal commitment to strip "$40 billion from the public sector" means "service levels will be impacted in our hospitals and the quality of care will drop", and that "Only Labor will continue to invest in the healthcare local families need".
Rochelle HalsteadLiberal own statement
Rochelle Halstead writes that her "Liberal and Nationals team will deliver better healthcare for Bass Coast locals by investing $350 million to upgrade Wonthaggi Hospital."
Sophie ThornGreens own statement
Pledges to "fix our health system so everyone has access to the care they need".
No sourced position on record: Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens.
Education
Chris BuckinghamLabor own statement
Chris Buckingham says "We rebuilt TAFE after Jeff Kennett and the Liberals ripped it apart", that in Bass "we have made record investments in local Primary and Secondary Schools" and ensured access to "FREE TAFE and Free Kinder", and that "Labor will always put free access to education and training first".
No sourced position on record: Rochelle Halstead, Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens, Sophie Thorn.
Transport & infrastructure
Chris BuckinghamLabor own statement
Chris Buckingham says that if elected as the Labor MP for Bass he "will continue to advocate for better public transport connections across the electorate", after discussing "the need for improved bus services to Melbourne".
Rochelle HalsteadLiberal own statement
Rochelle Halstead says she has highlighted "the need for a safe pedestrian crossing in Dalyston", hears similar concerns in Tooradin, and will "continue advocating for safer connections between our residential neighbourhoods, sporting facilities and community spaces."
No sourced position on record: Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens, Sophie Thorn.
Environment & water
Chris BuckinghamLabor own statement
After touring the desalination plant, Chris Buckingham says "It's time we as locals own this extraordinary asset and took some pride in the role we play in securing water supply for Victoria including our own patch".
Rochelle HalsteadLiberal own statement
On coastal erosion affecting Cape Paterson-Inverloch Road, Rochelle Halstead says she has "written to the Minister seeking an urgent briefing" and asks: "How much more does our community have to lose before the Government acts on coastal erosion?"
Sophie ThornGreens own statement
Pledges to "protect our environment", pointing to the climate crisis already threatening homes at risk of coastal flooding in the electorate.
No sourced position on record: Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens.
Economic nationalism
No sourced position on record: Chris Buckingham, Rochelle Halstead, Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens, Sophie Thorn.
Voluntary assisted dying
No sourced position on record: Chris Buckingham, Rochelle Halstead, Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens, Sophie Thorn.
Gender & LGBTQ+ policy
No sourced position on record: Chris Buckingham, Rochelle Halstead, Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens, Sophie Thorn.
Religious freedom
No sourced position on record: Chris Buckingham, Rochelle Halstead, Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens, Sophie Thorn.
Freedom of speech
No sourced position on record: Chris Buckingham, Rochelle Halstead, Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens, Sophie Thorn.
Gambling & gaming reform
No sourced position on record: Chris Buckingham, Rochelle Halstead, Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens, Sophie Thorn.
Hunting (duck & native birds)
No sourced position on record: Chris Buckingham, Rochelle Halstead, Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens, Sophie Thorn.
First Nations & treaty
No sourced position on record: Chris Buckingham, Rochelle Halstead, Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens, Sophie Thorn.
Energy
No sourced position on record: Chris Buckingham, Rochelle Halstead, Chris Jobe, Nikole Schellekens, Sophie Thorn.
No one here has a sourced position on record on: welfare & social services, abortion & reproductive policy, sex work decriminalisation, nuclear & uranium, animal welfare.
