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
Jess WilsonLiberal · sitting encyclopedia
Wikipedia states that Jess Wilson "identifies as a Roman Catholic."
No sourced position on record: Jackie Carter, David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, David Sun, Sophie Torney.
Economy & tax
Jackie CarterGreens own statement
Before "the federal budget", Jackie Carter says she is "contributing more to the public purse than gas exporters" and that "Aussies deserve a fair return on their resources", using the hashtag "#taxgasnotbeer".
Sophie TorneyIndependent own statement
Sophie Torney's site lists fiscal rules she will hold government to, including "Maintain a structural operating surplus", "Stabilise then reduce net debt to GSP" and "Cap interest expenses as a share of operating revenue".
No sourced position on record: David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, David Sun.
Workplace & industrial relations
Jackie CarterGreens own statement
Jackie Carter says "Fair pay and conditions for educators is the bare minimum" and tells @aeuvictoria members to "hold strong".
No sourced position on record: David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, David Sun, Sophie Torney.
Drugs & law and order
David SunLabor own statement
David Sun says crime figures showing "falls in several crime categories and an increase in bail refusals" are "encouraging, but there is more work to do", and that he will keep "pushing for practical measures that prevent crime, support police and make our public spaces safer".
Sophie TorneyIndependent own statement
Backs “a balanced approach that combines effective policing, prevention and support for victims.”
No sourced position on record: Jackie Carter, David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley.
Hunting (duck & native birds)
Sophie TorneyIndependent own statement
Sophie Torney's site lists "End Duck Hunting" among her environmental protection priorities.
No sourced position on record: Jackie Carter, David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, David Sun.
Native forest logging
Jess WilsonLiberal · sitting official record
Voted no 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): a no vote favoured omitting them. It was a vote on the amendment, not on the bill.
Sophie TorneyIndependent own statement
Sophie Torney's site says native logging has continued "thanks to loopholes that the Government refuses to close" and that her policies "will protect our parks, our wildlife, our rivers and our native forests".
No sourced position on record: Jackie Carter, David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, David Sun.
First Nations & treaty
Sophie TorneyIndependent own statement
Says “I support the Treaty process in Victoria.”
No sourced position on record: Jackie Carter, David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, David Sun.
Integrity & anti-corruption
Jackie CarterGreens own statement
Advocates for politicians independent from corporate influence, noting that her party takes no corporate donations and is funded by individual supporters.
Samantha LincolneOther / minor party own statement
Opposes the Liberals' plan to 'cut thousands of public sector jobs' and their privatisation agenda.
Sophie TorneyIndependent own statement
Says “IBAC must be fully funded and empowered, with a clear definition of corruption,” and supports “publishing ministerial adviser diaries.”
No sourced position on record: David Laird, Ann Seeley, David Sun.
Housing & planning
Jackie CarterGreens own statement
Names the housing and cost of living crises among the major challenges motivating her candidacy.
Sophie TorneyIndependent own statement
Notes “120,000 dwellings have been approved since late 2023 but not built” and focuses on getting “approved homes built.”
No sourced position on record: David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, David Sun.
Health
David SunLabor own statement
His Labor candidate page campaigns on "better healthcare with more hospitals and more nurses, and a new fast-track for kids to get access to specialists and surgery, sooner".
No sourced position on record: Jackie Carter, David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, Sophie Torney.
Education
David SunLabor own statement
His Labor candidate page says he is backing Labor's plan to deliver quality local healthcare and schools in Kew, and campaigns on "continuing Free Kinder, building more schools across Victoria".
No sourced position on record: Jackie Carter, David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, Sophie Torney.
Transport & infrastructure
Jess WilsonLiberal · sitting encyclopedia
Wilson deposed Battin in a Liberal leadership spill in November 2025, reaffirming the party's opposition to the Suburban Rail Loop and committing to halt all development of the SRL, including current construction, if she becomes Premier at the 2026 election.
3 recorded votes on this issue on their record
Sophie TorneyIndependent own statement
Sophie Torney's site commits to "Build the Hawthorn to Box Hill trail", "Replace the Willsmere Roundabout with a signalised intersection" and "Dedicate 5% of the transport budget towards strategic cycling corridors".
No sourced position on record: Jackie Carter, David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, David Sun.
Energy
Jackie CarterGreens own statement
Jackie Carter says the election "is about choices" and that "we can invest in publicly owned renewables, make polluters pay, properly fund nature and put communities at the centre of decisions about their future."
Sophie TorneyIndependent own statement
Backs cost-of-living relief through “energy efficiency [and] electrification.”
No sourced position on record: David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, David Sun.
Environment & water
Jackie CarterGreens own statement
Names the climate emergency among the massive challenges facing us, saying we have many of the solutions but politicians lack the will to implement them.
Sophie TorneyIndependent own statement
Says “Victoria must achieve net zero by 2045 at the latest” and backs “electrification, urban cooling.”
No sourced position on record: David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, David Sun.
Economic nationalism
No sourced position on record: Jackie Carter, David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, David Sun, Sophie Torney.
Voluntary assisted dying
No sourced position on record: Jackie Carter, David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, David Sun, Sophie Torney.
Gender & LGBTQ+ policy
No sourced position on record: Jackie Carter, David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, David Sun, Sophie Torney.
Religious freedom
No sourced position on record: Jackie Carter, David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, David Sun, Sophie Torney.
Freedom of speech
No sourced position on record: Jackie Carter, David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, David Sun, Sophie Torney.
Gambling & gaming reform
No sourced position on record: Jackie Carter, David Laird, Samantha Lincolne, Ann Seeley, David Sun, Sophie Torney.
No one here has a sourced position on record on: welfare & social services, abortion & reproductive policy, sex work decriminalisation, nuclear & uranium, animal welfare.
