Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Alison Marchant

Australian Labor Party candidate for Bellarine District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Bellarine, first elected in 2022.

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On the ballot as
MARCHANT, Alison
Ballot position
2
Stood for Parliament
1 time, elected once
Running against
7 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$2.2m

Bellarine in violet, within the Western Victoria Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Bellarine District as Australian Labor Party.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Bellarine District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 42.6% of first preferences. Elected. Results

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In their own words

Prior to entering Parliament, Alison worked as a primary school teacher and community stakeholder electorate officer.With a farming background, Alison became interested in politics after working as a community advocate in the anti-fracking campaign. This is what prompted her to run for Parliament.

An excerpt, word for word, from Victorian Labor candidate profile, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.

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Their record and what they're campaigning on

Alison Marchant is a sitting member, so each issue starts with their record in Parliament: a summary of how they voted, what they said and the portfolios they held, with the count of sources behind it. Party members usually vote together, so a vote often reflects the party's position. See the full record with every source.

Campaign quotes are word for word from Victorian Labor candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Their stated priorities

  1. “As a member of Parliament, Alison's priority is to ensure that community is at the heart of Government decision making.”

Crime and bail

In ParliamentHas promoted local policing forums and asked the Premier about a health-led violence reduction unit in Geelong. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Housing and renting

In ParliamentHas supported building reforms, including the new Building and Plumbing Commission, to protect people building or renovating homes. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Treaty and First Peoples

In ParliamentSpoke in support of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 and voted for it. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Transport and roads

In ParliamentHas raised local road safety upgrades and Bellarine bus services, including a new cross-Bellarine bus. Voted for the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

AI and technology

In ParliamentChaired a parliamentary inquiry into workplace surveillance, including new technologies such as neurotechnology and AI. Voted against letting the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Gambling and racing

In ParliamentHas described gambling harm as a health issue. Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Cost of living

In ParliamentHas promoted budget cost-of-living measures such as free public transport for young people and energy bill support. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill in 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Health

In ParliamentHas raised women's health services, including the virtual women's health clinic and the inquiry into women's pain. Voted against a reasoned amendment to withdraw and redraft the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Everyone standing in Bellarine District

In ballot order.

How this page is made. Names, parties and ballot positions are from the VEC's official list. Bios and campaign quotes are copied word for word from the candidate's party profile or their own website, and each links to its source: we don't summarise or rate what they say. For sitting members, the record in Parliament is the summary from their member page, where every vote, statement and portfolio behind it is listed with its source. The issues are the same ones used for sitting members' records, so candidates can be compared on equal terms. Election history comes from official VEC and AEC results. Donations are as published on VEC Disclosures.