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Announced candidates · 8

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Last election · 2022 State election

Elected: TILLEY, Bill (Liberal).

First preferences
CandidatePartyVotes%
TILLEY, BillLiberal17,65842.93%
HAWKINS, Jacqui—13,03831.70%
TAIT, MarkAustralian Labor Party - Victorian Branch5,37513.07%
BRADY, LukeAustralian Greens1,5923.87%
FUERY, MikeAnimal Justice Party1,1702.84%
STRATTON, JanelleFamily First Victoria8151.98%
ROSSITER, DeanLiberal Democrats8041.95%
O'BRIEN, Adrian JamesFreedom Party of Victoria6831.66%
After the distribution of preferences
CandidatePartyVotes%
TILLEY, BillLiberal20,95650.94%
HAWKINS, Jacqui—20,17949.06%

Enrolment 50,045 · formal 41,135 · informal 2,099 · total 43,234

As the Victorian Electoral Commission published it (VEC results ↗). Parties are those the candidates stood for then; a member may have changed party since. The 2021 redivision of Victoria's State electoral boundaries came into effect on 1 November 2022 and will remain in place until the writ for the 2030 State election is issued, unless triggered sooner. Electoral Boundaries Commission ↗

Where they stand, issue by issue

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.

Economic nationalism

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting

No statement on file.

1 recorded vote on this issue on their record

Steve MartinLiberal own statement

Steve Martin says manufacturing is "such a critical part of our local economy, so important that we become more self sufficient in this uncertain global environment", and "We are determined to reverse the decline in local manufacturing".

No sourced position on record: Mike Fuery, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Welfare & social services

Steve MartinLiberal own statement

Steve Martin says "Changes to the NDIS were desperately needed but there are some challenges to address", that this will require coordination with the state government, and that he is "passionate about supporting those that need it the most."

No sourced position on record: Bill Tilley, Mike Fuery, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Voluntary assisted dying

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting news report

Voted on the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017 in the Victorian Legislative Assembly (conscience vote; the bill passed the Assembly 47-37 on 20 October 2017). Bill Tilley voted NO (against).

2 recorded votes on this issue on their record

No sourced position on record: Mike Fuery, Steve Martin, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Drugs & law and order

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting

No statement on file.

20 recorded votes on this issue on their record

Steve MartinLiberal own statement

After a ram raid in Wodonga's High St, Steve Martin cites the Liberal plan for "3000 new Police, pursuit laws, bail laws and reform to youth offences" and says "These reforms have worked in Queensland to reduce crime, and we need them in Victoria."

No sourced position on record: Mike Fuery, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Integrity & anti-corruption

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting

No statement on file.

8 recorded votes on this issue on their record

Graham PartonGreens own statement

Commits to 'reject donations from wealthy individuals and big industries'.

No sourced position on record: Mike Fuery, Steve Martin, Lachlan McKeeman, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Housing & planning

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting

No statement on file.

9 recorded votes on this issue on their record

Steve MartinLiberal news report

Names "better housing affordability" among the priorities he will fight for.

No sourced position on record: Mike Fuery, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Health

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting

No statement on file.

3 recorded votes on this issue on their record

Mike FueryOther / minor party own statement

Says the “best form of cure is prevention” via “education and repairs to a harmful food system.”

Steve MartinLiberal news report

Says he will fight for "improved access to health services" in the region.

No sourced position on record: Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Transport & infrastructure

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting

No statement on file.

3 recorded votes on this issue on their record

Steve MartinLiberal news report

Says "I will fight for better and safer roads" for the Benambra region.

No sourced position on record: Mike Fuery, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Environment & water

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting

No statement on file.

2 recorded votes on this issue on their record

Mike FueryOther / minor party own statement

Links “animal agriculture's ecological impact” to “the climate emergency.”

No sourced position on record: Steve Martin, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Animal welfare

Mike FueryOther / minor party own statement

Wants “more support” for animal rescue services and sanctuaries.

No sourced position on record: Bill Tilley, Steve Martin, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Economy & tax

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting

No statement on file.

13 recorded votes on this issue on their record

No sourced position on record: Mike Fuery, Steve Martin, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Workplace & industrial relations

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting

No statement on file.

8 recorded votes on this issue on their record

No sourced position on record: Mike Fuery, Steve Martin, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Gender & LGBTQ+ policy

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting

No statement on file.

1 recorded vote on this issue on their record

No sourced position on record: Mike Fuery, Steve Martin, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Religious freedom

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting

No statement on file.

2 recorded votes on this issue on their record

No sourced position on record: Mike Fuery, Steve Martin, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Freedom of speech

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting

No statement on file.

4 recorded votes on this issue on their record

No sourced position on record: Mike Fuery, Steve Martin, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Gambling & gaming reform

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting

No statement on file.

4 recorded votes on this issue on their record

No sourced position on record: Mike Fuery, Steve Martin, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Hunting (duck & native birds)

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting

No statement on file.

2 recorded votes on this issue on their record

No sourced position on record: Mike Fuery, Steve Martin, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

First Nations & treaty

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting

No statement on file.

2 recorded votes on this issue on their record

No sourced position on record: Mike Fuery, Steve Martin, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Education

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting

No statement on file.

1 recorded vote on this issue on their record

No sourced position on record: Mike Fuery, Steve Martin, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

Energy

Bill TilleyLiberal · sitting

No statement on file.

11 recorded votes on this issue on their record

No sourced position on record: Mike Fuery, Steve Martin, Lachlan McKeeman, Graham Parton, Evette Pepper, Tim Quilty, Kellie Sheppard, Alex Vangalen.

No one here has a sourced position on record on: abortion & reproductive policy, sex work decriminalisation, native forest logging, nuclear & uranium.

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