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Announced candidates · 6

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The candidates on this site are those announced so far. The commission confirms the ballot after nominations close.

How to vote here · from the Victorian Electoral Commission

Last election · 2022 State election

Elected: HAMER, Paul (Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch).

First preferences
CandidatePartyVotes%
HAMER, PaulAustralian Labor Party - Victorian Branch18,34041.35%
WERNER, Nicole Ta-EiLiberal15,59335.15%
SHAN, JoanneAustralian Greens6,26714.13%
DEAN, PaulLabour DLP1,0832.44%
FOLLONI, SebastianAnimal Justice Party8241.86%
ONG, GaryFamily First Victoria8091.82%
RIERA, AliciaFreedom Party of Victoria5411.22%
TSENG, Wayne—4641.05%
LISTON, Cameron—4350.98%
After the distribution of preferences
CandidatePartyVotes%
HAMER, PaulAustralian Labor Party - Victorian Branch25,38357.23%
WERNER, Nicole Ta-EiLiberal18,97342.77%

Enrolment 50,799 · formal 44,356 · informal 1,635 · total 45,991

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.

Faith & religion

Paul HamerLabor · sitting encyclopedia

Wikipedia states "He is Jewish."

No sourced position on record: Saravina Afaj, Jamie Baker, Heena Sinha Cheung, Peter Fagg, Sally Houguet, Aaron Qin.

Economic nationalism

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

1 recorded vote on this issue on their record

Heena Sinha CheungIndependent news report

Heena Sinha Cheung's site says she will advocate for "Greater opportunities for capable local businesses to participate in government procurement."

No sourced position on record: Saravina Afaj, Jamie Baker, Peter Fagg, Sally Houguet, Aaron Qin.

Economy & tax

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

13 recorded votes on this issue on their record

Heena Sinha CheungIndependent news report

Heena Sinha Cheung's site proposes "A gradual reduction of stamp duty over multiple budgets" and "An optional annual property contribution as an alternative for new buyers who choose it", with existing homeowners protected.

No sourced position on record: Saravina Afaj, Jamie Baker, Peter Fagg, Sally Houguet, Aaron Qin.

Welfare & social services

Heena Sinha CheungIndependent news report

Heena Sinha Cheung's site proposes "Housing First as the default response to rough sleeping in Box Hill."

No sourced position on record: Paul Hamer, Saravina Afaj, Jamie Baker, Peter Fagg, Sally Houguet, Aaron Qin.

Workplace & industrial relations

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

8 recorded votes on this issue on their record

Heena Sinha CheungIndependent news report

Heena Sinha Cheung's site commits to "the full implementation of all 55 recommendations of the Respect@Work Report".

No sourced position on record: Saravina Afaj, Jamie Baker, Peter Fagg, Sally Houguet, Aaron Qin.

Abortion & reproductive policy

Heena Sinha CheungIndependent own statement

Heena Sinha Cheung says that for her the debate around abortion rights in Victoria "is about bodily autonomy, dignity, compassion and access to reproductive healthcare."

No sourced position on record: Paul Hamer, Saravina Afaj, Jamie Baker, Peter Fagg, Sally Houguet, Aaron Qin.

Gender & LGBTQ+ policy

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

1 recorded vote on this issue on their record

Saravina AfajOther / minor party own statement

Her Victorian Socialists candidate page states she has "been involved in campaigns against racism, homophobia and transphobia" and stands for "gender and racial equality and the protection of marginalised peoples."

No sourced position on record: Jamie Baker, Heena Sinha Cheung, Peter Fagg, Sally Houguet, Aaron Qin.

Drugs & law and order

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

20 recorded votes on this issue on their record

Heena Sinha CheungIndependent news report

Heena Sinha Cheung's site calls for "Retention incentives for experienced officers", a local police recruitment pipeline through Box Hill Institute and "Community policing capacity restored to Box Hill Station."

Sally HouguetLiberal own statement

Sally Houguet says: "This is the third knife attack in Box Hill that I know about in the last month. It's unacceptable and we need to change."

Aaron QinGreens own statement

Lists 'safe streets and support for local safety initiatives' among his campaign priorities for Box Hill.

No sourced position on record: Saravina Afaj, Jamie Baker, Peter Fagg.

Native forest logging

Paul HamerLabor · sitting official record

Voted aye on 30 May 2024 on an amendment moved during the Legislative Assembly's consideration of the Sustainable Forests (Timber) Repeal Bill 2024, which repealed the Sustainable Forests (Timber) Act 2004 following the cessation of native forest logging on 1 January 2024. The question was 'That the words proposed to be omitted stand part of the question' (Legislative Assembly, 30 May 2024; Ayes 53, Noes 24; agreed to): an aye vote kept the words the amendment proposed to omit. It was a vote on the amendment, not on the bill.

No sourced position on record: Saravina Afaj, Jamie Baker, Heena Sinha Cheung, Peter Fagg, Sally Houguet, Aaron Qin.

First Nations & treaty

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

2 recorded votes on this issue on their record

Heena Sinha CheungIndependent news report

Supports “Victoria's Treaty process” and “justice reinvestment over incarceration.”

No sourced position on record: Saravina Afaj, Jamie Baker, Peter Fagg, Sally Houguet, Aaron Qin.

Integrity & anti-corruption

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

8 recorded votes on this issue on their record

Heena Sinha CheungIndependent news report

Wants to “Buy the Brickworks for parkland,” “end ministerial planning bypasses,” and full “SRL transparency.”

Sally HouguetLiberal own statement

Sally Houguet says "we need a full and complete Royal Commission that only a Wilson Liberal government will deliver. This is why I'm standing to represent my community of Box Hill."

No sourced position on record: Saravina Afaj, Jamie Baker, Peter Fagg, Aaron Qin.

Housing & planning

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

9 recorded votes on this issue on their record

Saravina AfajOther / minor party own statement

Committed to tackling 'the housing shortage and cost of living crisis' and to ensuring everyone has access to affordable housing.

Heena Sinha CheungIndependent news report

Backs phased, opt-in stamp-duty reform.

Sally HouguetLiberal own statement

Her Liberal candidate page states she is "committed to preserving the local character of Box Hill, with more green spaces, increased tree canopy and liveability, while supporting sensible housing growth".

Aaron QinGreens own statement

Calls for 'more housing that is well planned and genuinely affordable' in the growing Box Hill area.

No sourced position on record: Jamie Baker, Peter Fagg.

Health

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

3 recorded votes on this issue on their record

Saravina AfajOther / minor party own statement

Says she aims to ensure everyone has access to quality healthcare as part of ending economic inequality.

Heena Sinha CheungIndependent news report

Wants “a bulk-billed Medicare Urgent Care Clinic for Box Hill.”

Aaron QinGreens own statement

Campaigns for 'healthcare and aged care that people can rely on', drawing on his experience as a registered nurse.

No sourced position on record: Jamie Baker, Peter Fagg, Sally Houguet.

Education

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

1 recorded vote on this issue on their record

Saravina AfajOther / minor party own statement

Says she aims to 'ensure that everyone has access to quality education' as part of ending economic inequality.

Heena Sinha CheungIndependent news report

Wants to "end hidden public-school fees."

Sally HouguetLiberal own statement

Sally Houguet says: "if elected on November 28th, I will deliver a new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Centre for Koonung Secondary College."

No sourced position on record: Jamie Baker, Peter Fagg, Aaron Qin.

Transport & infrastructure

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

3 recorded votes on this issue on their record

Heena Sinha CheungIndependent own statement

Heena Sinha Cheung's site says Box Hill's railway station, bus interchange and future SRL station "should work together as one genuinely connected system".

Sally HouguetLiberal own statement

Sally Houguet says cars repeatedly driving on a level-crossing-project shared bike and pedestrian path indicate "an engineering design flaw, which needs to be addressed", and that it is "unsafe for pedestrians, particularly the school kids".

No sourced position on record: Saravina Afaj, Jamie Baker, Peter Fagg, Aaron Qin.

Energy

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

11 recorded votes on this issue on their record

Saravina AfajOther / minor party own statement

Advocates 'ambitious policies that prioritise renewable energy and sustainable practices' to address the climate crisis.

Heena Sinha CheungIndependent news report

Her plan proposes home energy upgrades.

No sourced position on record: Jamie Baker, Peter Fagg, Sally Houguet, Aaron Qin.

Environment & water

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

2 recorded votes on this issue on their record

Heena Sinha CheungIndependent news report

Heena Sinha Cheung's site says "I support strong protection for Victoria's native forests, biodiversity, waterways and ecosystems."

Sally HouguetLiberal own statement

Sally Houguet says "We will ensure the Brickworks site is retained and a Parkland created for everyone to enjoy. That is my promise".

Aaron QinGreens own statement

Lists 'better green spaces and protected local environment and waterways' among his campaign priorities.

No sourced position on record: Saravina Afaj, Jamie Baker, Peter Fagg.

Voluntary assisted dying

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

2 recorded votes on this issue on their record

No sourced position on record: Saravina Afaj, Jamie Baker, Heena Sinha Cheung, Peter Fagg, Sally Houguet, Aaron Qin.

Religious freedom

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

2 recorded votes on this issue on their record

No sourced position on record: Saravina Afaj, Jamie Baker, Heena Sinha Cheung, Peter Fagg, Sally Houguet, Aaron Qin.

Freedom of speech

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

4 recorded votes on this issue on their record

No sourced position on record: Saravina Afaj, Jamie Baker, Heena Sinha Cheung, Peter Fagg, Sally Houguet, Aaron Qin.

Gambling & gaming reform

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

4 recorded votes on this issue on their record

No sourced position on record: Saravina Afaj, Jamie Baker, Heena Sinha Cheung, Peter Fagg, Sally Houguet, Aaron Qin.

Hunting (duck & native birds)

Paul HamerLabor · sitting

No statement on file.

2 recorded votes on this issue on their record

No sourced position on record: Saravina Afaj, Jamie Baker, Heena Sinha Cheung, Peter Fagg, Sally Houguet, Aaron Qin.

No one here has a sourced position on record on: sex work decriminalisation, nuclear & uranium, animal welfare.

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