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.
Workplace & industrial relations
Ben HockingGreens own statement
Ben Hocking says "I stand in solidarity with today’s striking teachers. They are the lowest paid teachers in the country and deserve a better deal."
No sourced position on record: Gill Gannon, Paul Lindemann, Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
Freedom of speech
Paul LindemannLiberal own statement
Paul Lindemann says “People and local businesses should never feel threatened or intimidated simply for displaying political campaign signs. Freedom of political expression is a fundamental part of our democracy.”
No sourced position on record: Gill Gannon, Ben Hocking, Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
Drugs & law and order
Paul LindemannLiberal own statement
Paul Lindemann says “under a Liberal Government, we will reopen Williamstown Police Station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week”, and “We need police back in our community, a stronger local presence”.
Oskar MartinOther / minor party own statement
Opposed the local council's introduction of private security guards in Footscray.
No sourced position on record: Gill Gannon, Ben Hocking, Catherine Loughnan.
Gambling & gaming reform
Melissa HorneLabor · sitting official record
As Victorian Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, announced (with Premier Daniel Andrews, July 2023) and carried the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024, described as Australia's most significant gambling-harm reforms - mandatory carded play with binding loss limits, a reduced $100 load-up limit (down from $1,000) and slower spin speeds. Said: 'Everyone loses when it comes to gambling harm... people lose their relationships, their jobs and their wellbeing.' The bill passed the Legislative Assembly 53-25. Voted for the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Repeal and Advisory Councils Bill 2024, which abolished the Foundation (Legislative Assembly, second and third reading, 30 May 2024; Ayes 49, Noes 28). Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024 (Legislative Assembly, second and third reading, 20 March 2025; Ayes 53, Noes 25). Voted for the second reading of the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Legislative Assembly, 20 May 2025; Ayes 51, Noes 25). Voted for the second reading of the Casino and Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Legislative Assembly, 11 September 2025; Ayes 73, Noes 3).
4 recorded votes on this issue on their record
No sourced position on record: Gill Gannon, Ben Hocking, Paul Lindemann, Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
Native forest logging
Melissa HorneLabor · 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: Gill Gannon, Ben Hocking, Paul Lindemann, Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
Integrity & anti-corruption
Ben HockingGreens own statement
Ben Hocking's Greens profile says he is "committed to improving transparency and integrity in politics - especially through a stronger anti-corruption body".
No sourced position on record: Gill Gannon, Paul Lindemann, Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
Health
Ben HockingGreens own statement
Ben Hocking's Greens profile says "There are not enough GPs, the local hospital is under-funded".
No sourced position on record: Gill Gannon, Paul Lindemann, Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
Education
Paul LindemannLiberal own statement
Paul Lindemann says “Not every young person wants to go to university, and that’s absolutely okay! Learning a trade is something to be incredibly proud of”, and that he is “proud to support” the Liberal and Nationals plan “to bring back Technical Colleges across Victoria”.
No sourced position on record: Gill Gannon, Ben Hocking, Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
Transport & infrastructure
Gill GannonOther / minor party own statement
Led “the campaign to keep Champion Road open.”
Ben HockingGreens own statement
Ben Hocking says "Free public transport is about genuine cost of living relief for all workers. A $30 cap does nothing for the people who need it most."
Paul LindemannLiberal own statement
Paul Lindemann objects to a proposed 40km/h speed limit on Melbourne Road without consultation: “Decisions affecting our local roads shouldn’t simply be imposed on our community. Listen to locals first.”
No sourced position on record: Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
Energy
Ben HockingGreens own statement
Ben Hocking says the ALP's data centre "guardrails" "will not apply to proposals that have already been submitted, which includes the massive GreenSquare data centre in Spotswood", and wants to "make sure this data centre doesn't get the go ahead".
No sourced position on record: Gill Gannon, Paul Lindemann, Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
Environment & water
Ben HockingGreens own statement
Ben Hocking says he supports "saving McIvor Reserve", that the proposed basketball stadium "would mean the loss of 132 trees", and that "brown field sites" "would be much better options".
Paul LindemannLiberal own statement
Paul Lindemann calls a new marine sanctuary “A great idea in principle” but asks “who is actually going to enforce” it, saying “Protecting our marine environment requires more than announcements. It requires action, resources and proper enforcement.”
No sourced position on record: Gill Gannon, Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
Economic nationalism
No sourced position on record: Gill Gannon, Ben Hocking, Paul Lindemann, Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
Economy & tax
No sourced position on record: Gill Gannon, Ben Hocking, Paul Lindemann, Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
Voluntary assisted dying
No sourced position on record: Gill Gannon, Ben Hocking, Paul Lindemann, Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
Gender & LGBTQ+ policy
No sourced position on record: Gill Gannon, Ben Hocking, Paul Lindemann, Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
Religious freedom
No sourced position on record: Gill Gannon, Ben Hocking, Paul Lindemann, Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
Hunting (duck & native birds)
No sourced position on record: Gill Gannon, Ben Hocking, Paul Lindemann, Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
First Nations & treaty
No sourced position on record: Gill Gannon, Ben Hocking, Paul Lindemann, Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
Housing & planning
No sourced position on record: Gill Gannon, Ben Hocking, Paul Lindemann, Catherine Loughnan, Oskar Martin.
No one here has a sourced position on record on: welfare & social services, abortion & reproductive policy, sex work decriminalisation, nuclear & uranium, animal welfare.
