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.
Foreign policy & aid
Deirdre DiamanteLiberal own statement
Deirdre Diamante says “I deeply care about democracy, respecting an individual’s rights and liberties and upholding the rule of law. These are principles shared by Iranians and Iranian Australians fighting for a free Iran. I was proud to stand with Iranians”.
Heather MaltbyOther / minor party own statement
Says the Australian government is complicit in Gaza 'by sending both military intelligence and parts of weapons to Israel'. Recorded as a self-stated position.
No sourced position on record: Shaun Leane, Nick McGowan, Aiv Puglielli, Sonja Terpstra, Richard Welch, Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Workplace & industrial relations
Shaun LeaneLabor · sitting own statement
Shaun Leane disputes the Watson report's claims about corruption costs on Victorian construction, citing Saul Eslake's finding that construction cost inflation in Victoria "rose slower than any other State" and calling the claim "bulldust"; he says "getting paid agreed industry rates isn't a crime".
7 recorded votes on this issue on their record
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Voluntary assisted dying
Shaun LeaneLabor · sitting news report
Voted on the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017 in the Victorian Legislative Council (conscience vote; the bill passed the Council 22-18 on 22 November 2017). Shaun Leane voted YES (in favour).
2 recorded votes on this issue on their record
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Gender & LGBTQ+ policy
Aiv PuglielliGreens · sitting news report
Greens MLC for North-Eastern Metropolitan (elected 2022), the youngest member of the Victorian Parliament and openly queer. He serves as the Greens spokesperson for LGBTIQA+ equality and has used his platform to advocate for trans and gender-diverse people and to call for expanded anti-vilification laws covering gender and sexuality. He has spoken about his rights being 'on public trial' and said the parliament 'needs more queer voices... more trans and gender-diverse voices.' In October 2023 he spoke against Moira Deeming's motion for an inquiry into gender-affirming care, calling it a 'waste of our time' (motion defeated 21-16).
4 recorded votes on this issue on their record
Sonja TerpstraLabor · sitting news report
Labor MLC (North-Eastern Metropolitan since 2018). She spoke in support of the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill during the February 2021 debate, describing opposition to it as 'ridiculous' and saying the bill 'is about supporting people, not telling them they are wrong or broken.'
4 recorded votes on this issue on their record
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Freedom of speech
Aiv PuglielliGreens · sitting official record
As Greens spokesperson for LGBTIQA+ equality he has called for anti-vilification laws to be expanded to cover gender identity and sexual orientation. Voted for the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024, which repealed the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 and expanded vilification protections (Legislative Council, second reading, 1 April 2025; Ayes 22, Noes 17). Voted against the Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2025, which allows police to direct the removal of face coverings at protests and expands stop, search and move-on powers (Legislative Council, second reading, 2 December 2025; Ayes 30, Noes 8).
9 recorded votes on this issue on their record
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Drugs & law and order
Shaun LeaneLabor · sitting own statement
Shaun Leane says the government is "committed to doing everything" to make Victorians feel safe, citing 150 more Protective Services Officers and an extension of Operation Pulse, and says "Only the Carroll Labor Government will fully fund Victoria Police".
40 recorded votes on this issue on their record
Aiv PuglielliGreens · sitting own statement
Greens MLC and the party's drug harm reduction spokesperson. Puglielli has repeatedly pressed for a pill testing/drug-checking trial ('Setting up a pill testing trial this year will help keep young Victorians safe') and for more safe injecting rooms, warning the decision not to open a Melbourne CBD injecting room was 'gutless and will leave countless Victorians vulnerable.' He advocates decriminalisation of personal drug use, 'directing people who use drugs to health services for help, not prison for harm,' plus banning sniffer dogs at festivals and increased harm-reduction funding.
40 recorded votes on this issue on their record
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Native forest logging
Shaun LeaneLabor · sitting official record
Voted for the third reading 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 (Legislative Council, 20 June 2024; Ayes 20, Noes 12). Voted for the third reading of the Sustainable Forests Timber Amendment (Timber Harvesting Safety Zones) Bill 2022 (Legislative Council, 4 August 2022; Ayes 30, Noes 5). Voted for the second reading of the Conservation, Forests and Lands Amendment Bill 2022 (Legislative Council, 24 March 2022; Ayes 30, Noes 3). Voted for the third reading of the Forests Legislation Amendment (Compliance and Enforcement) Bill 2019 (Legislative Council, 5 October 2021; Ayes 20, Noes 17).
1 recorded vote on this issue on their record
Sonja TerpstraLabor · sitting official record
Voted for the third reading 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 (Legislative Council, 20 June 2024; Ayes 20, Noes 12). Voted for the third reading of the Sustainable Forests Timber Amendment (Timber Harvesting Safety Zones) Bill 2022 (Legislative Council, 4 August 2022; Ayes 30, Noes 5). Voted for the second reading of the Conservation, Forests and Lands Amendment Bill 2022 (Legislative Council, 24 March 2022; Ayes 30, Noes 3). Voted for the third reading of the Forests Legislation Amendment (Compliance and Enforcement) Bill 2019 (Legislative Council, 5 October 2021; Ayes 20, Noes 17).
1 recorded vote on this issue on their record
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Integrity & anti-corruption
Natalie AdamsOne Nation own statement
Her candidate page says she 'wants to bring practical experience, common sense and accountability to Parliament', that government 'should be accountable not just for what it intends to achieve, but for the real-world consequences of the decisions it makes', and criticises 'decisions made far from the communities they affect'. She endorses party policy on 'reducing wasteful government spending, improving accountability and transparency, phasing out payroll tax and putting community safety first'.
Lucas DeviesseuxOther / minor party own statement
Says he 'led the campaign to save the Olympic Village swimming pool in West Heidelberg from closure', and opposes public facilities being 'privatised or closed down'.
No sourced position on record: Jack Corcoran, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Housing & planning
Lucas DeviesseuxOther / minor party own statement
Says "rents keep going up, houses are impossible to afford," and led the campaign to save the Olympic Village swimming pool in West Heidelberg from closure.
Deirdre DiamanteLiberal own statement
Her campaign page states she 'has highlighted the impacts of planning reforms, infrastructure neglect and cost-shifting on local communities', drawing on five years as a councillor, Mayor and Chair of the Eastern Region Group of Councils.
Heather MaltbyOther / minor party own statement
Says “we need to freeze rents and hold landlords accountable” for property conditions.
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Health
Shaun LeaneLabor · sitting own statement
Shaun Leane says "Labor always invests in our health system", citing 17,000 more nurses and midwives and 11 hospitals, and lists free Urgent Care Clinics, the Virtual Emergency Department and the Community Pharmacy Program.
9 recorded votes on this issue on their record
Heather MaltbyOther / minor party own statement
'We need to double the pension and make childcare free.'
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Education
Shaun LeaneLabor · sitting own statement
Shaun Leane says "Labor governments support TAFE and public provision of education and training" and "Labor saved TAFE in Victoria", citing more than 278,900 Free TAFE commencements since 2019.
5 recorded votes on this issue on their record
Natalie AdamsOne Nation own statement
Her candidate page centres on education: 'education must get the fundamentals right - strong literacy, numeracy and critical thinking' and 'restoring reading, writing and arithmetic to the cornerstone of education'. Her own words, the page's one first-person quote: 'Education should give young people the knowledge and confidence to think for themselves, not tell them what to think.' She also wants 'stronger connections between young Victorians learning trades and the employers who need their skills'.
No sourced position on record: Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Economic nationalism
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Economy & tax
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Religious freedom
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Gambling & gaming reform
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Hunting (duck & native birds)
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
First Nations & treaty
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Nuclear & uranium
No sourced position on record: Richard Welch, Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Transport & infrastructure
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Energy
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Environment & water
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
Animal welfare
No sourced position on record: Natalie Adams, Jack Corcoran, Lucas Deviesseux, Deirdre Diamante, Matthew Ford, Maxwell Gratton, Heather Maltby, John Pyrros, Gianni Del Rosario-Makridis, David Schwab.
No one here has a sourced position on record on: welfare & social services, abortion & reproductive policy, sex work decriminalisation.
