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
Nina LaitalaGreens own statement
Nina Laitala says "When beer is taxed more than gas we have a major issue" and "We should focus on Australian values not foreign corporate interests."
Melissa Murphy-WebsterIndependent own statement
Melissa Murphy-Webster says "If elected as your state MP, I will advocate for capping of Government spending."
No sourced position on record: Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
Welfare & social services
Melissa Murphy-WebsterIndependent own statement
Melissa Murphy-Webster's site says she will advocate for "ongoing funding for outreach services" for people experiencing homelessness, and wants government facilities to work with outreach services "to provide basic overnight spaces."
No sourced position on record: Colin Brooks, Nina Laitala, Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
Workplace & industrial relations
Nina LaitalaGreens own statement
Nina Laitala's caption says "The Greens support a fully funded Victorian public education system and back those educators taking industrial action today."
No sourced position on record: Melissa Murphy-Webster, Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
Freedom of speech
Melissa Murphy-WebsterIndependent own statement
Melissa Murphy-Webster says "If elected as your MP, I will oppose government overreach and censorship while championing free speech."
No sourced position on record: Nina Laitala, Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
Drugs & law and order
Melissa Murphy-WebsterIndependent own statement
Melissa Murphy-Webster says "I support clearer “Castle Law” protections for Victorians" and that "You should not have to retreat in your own home".
Sagar SanyalOther / minor party own statement
His candidate profile states that he will call out any move by the state government to whip up racist hysteria to justify more money and powers for the police to harass people of colour.
No sourced position on record: Nina Laitala, Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Bruce Whalley.
Native forest logging
Colin BrooksLabor · 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: Nina Laitala, Melissa Murphy-Webster, Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
First Nations & treaty
Nina LaitalaGreens own statement
Nina Laitala says "Government policies must centre First Nations Peoples, especially the children and young people" and "We must prioritise Truth, Treaty and the Voice of First Nations Peoples across Victoria and fund this action appropriately."
No sourced position on record: Melissa Murphy-Webster, Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
Integrity & anti-corruption
Nina LaitalaGreens own statement
On her Greens candidate page, Laitala says "I will listen first, act with integrity and focus on practical solutions that make life more affordable and our community stronger."
Melissa Murphy-WebsterIndependent own statement
Says she is “completely independent” and wants public “resources … used appropriately and with transparency.”
No sourced position on record: Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
Housing & planning
Nina LaitalaGreens own statement
Nina Laitala said that, if elected to Darebin Council, she would "strongly advocate for" Preston Market "to be protected".
Chloe NicolosiOther / minor party own statement
Backs “increased investment in affordable housing.”
Sagar SanyalOther / minor party own statement
States: "If elected in November, I will fight against every pro-developer, pro-corporate policy that sells out ordinary working people", and says he will call out any move by the state government to blame migrants for the housing crisis.
No sourced position on record: Melissa Murphy-Webster, Chris Parr, Bruce Whalley.
Education
Nina LaitalaGreens own statement
Cites seven years as CEO of the Victorian Student Representative Council "advocating for strong public education".
No sourced position on record: Melissa Murphy-Webster, Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
Transport & infrastructure
Nina LaitalaGreens own statement
Nina Laitala's 2024 council plan for Darebin's North East Ward lists "Traffic calming measures to reduce rat runs", "Fix footpaths to make travel safer" and "Better bus routes".
Melissa Murphy-WebsterIndependent own statement
Melissa Murphy-Webster says "Watsonia residents deserve better than a six-storey car park" and that she will "advocate to have Watsonia Station upgraded at the same time as a suitable carpark is built".
No sourced position on record: Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
Environment & water
Melissa Murphy-WebsterIndependent own statement
Melissa Murphy-Webster's site says she will advocate for "expanding Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) and removing the State Government mandate requiring households to implement an additional bin."
Chloe NicolosiOther / minor party own statement
Opposes “1080 poisoning and recreational hunting.”
Sagar SanyalOther / minor party own statement
Says he has been a community activist on issues including the criminal inaction on climate change, which he says already impacts Australians every year through bushfires and floods.
No sourced position on record: Nina Laitala, Chris Parr, Bruce Whalley.
Animal welfare
Melissa Murphy-WebsterIndependent own statement
Says she is “passionate about animals, nature and the consumerism emergency.”
Chloe NicolosiOther / minor party own statement
Backs “phasing out factory farming.”
No sourced position on record: Colin Brooks, Nina Laitala, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
Economic nationalism
No sourced position on record: Nina Laitala, Melissa Murphy-Webster, Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
Voluntary assisted dying
No sourced position on record: Nina Laitala, Melissa Murphy-Webster, Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
Gender & LGBTQ+ policy
No sourced position on record: Nina Laitala, Melissa Murphy-Webster, Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
Religious freedom
No sourced position on record: Nina Laitala, Melissa Murphy-Webster, Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
Gambling & gaming reform
No sourced position on record: Nina Laitala, Melissa Murphy-Webster, Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
Hunting (duck & native birds)
No sourced position on record: Nina Laitala, Melissa Murphy-Webster, Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
Health
No sourced position on record: Nina Laitala, Melissa Murphy-Webster, Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
Energy
No sourced position on record: Nina Laitala, Melissa Murphy-Webster, Chloe Nicolosi, Chris Parr, Sagar Sanyal, Bruce Whalley.
No one here has a sourced position on record on: abortion & reproductive policy, sex work decriminalisation, nuclear & uranium.
