Anastasia Drapaniotis
Independent candidate for Northern Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
New campaign quotes added 13 Nov. What's changed
Website: anastasiadrapaniotis.com.au
- On the ballot as
- DRAPANIOTIS, Anastasia
- Ballot position
- Group J, 2nd in group
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 42 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- No party
The Northern Metropolitan Region, which elects five members.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Northern Metropolitan Region as an independent.
No earlier candidacy found. Covers Victorian state elections since 2022 (with by-elections) and federal elections in Victoria in 2022 and 2025, matched on name and party or electorate. A filled marker means elected. Council elections aren't included yet.
In their own words
A fairer Victoria is possible. A registered nurse. A community member. A voice for a stronger Victoria. Care, fairness, courage and community. A registered nurse, community volunteer and Campbellfield resident. She believes government decisions should be transparent, accountable and shaped by the communities they affect.
An excerpt, word for word, from Their campaign website, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.
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What they're campaigning on
Quoted word for word from Their campaign website. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “Responsible planning and mega data centres”
- “Preventing domestic and family violence”
- “Anti-racism and belonging”
- “Better health and community support”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
Not mentioned in what we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
Not mentioned in what we read.
AI and technology
- Website13 Nov 2026“Call for a moratorium on all AI Data Centre new and existing proposals, under construction and expansion immediately.”anastasiadrapaniotis.com.au
- Website13 Nov 2026“Publish transparent criteria and cumulative-impact evidence for proposed A.I. Data Centres.”anastasiadrapaniotis.com.au
Gambling and racing
Not mentioned in what we read.
Cost of living
Not mentioned in what we read.
Health
- Website13 Nov 2026“Advocate for accessible health, mental health, nursing and allied health services, interpreters, timely referrals and support for families and carers.”anastasiadrapaniotis.com.au
- Website13 Nov 2026“Publish local health and community service accessibility measures and improvement plans.”anastasiadrapaniotis.com.au
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Website13 Nov 2026“She supports genuine consultation, careful planning and protections for community health and the environment.”anastasiadrapaniotis.com.au
Integrity
- Website13 Nov 2026“She believes government decisions should be transparent, accountable and shaped by the communities they affect.”anastasiadrapaniotis.com.au
Everyone standing in Northern Metropolitan Region
- AICKIN, Riley Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- RIVER WIND, King Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- PEACH, Morgan Independent
- BYRNE, Peter Independent
- MULHOLLAND, Evan Liberal
- KHOURY, Bernadette Liberal
- DHAREL, Shankar Liberal
- GHANI, Usman Liberal
- BRIERS, Mark Liberal
- GRAY-BARBERIO, Anasina The Greens
- DRUMMOND, Sam The Greens
- BURNETT, Tara The Greens
- THOMAS, Hannah The Greens
- SHEEHAN, Tim The Greens
- NICHOLSON, Mark One Nation Victoria
- GALLUZZO, Anna Regina One Nation Victoria
- JESSUP, Bert Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- COUCH, Beth Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- BUDGEON, Daryl Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- LAWRENCE, Meredith Socialist Alliance
- BEATON, Chloe Socialist Alliance
- SAFFIN, Darren Socialist Alliance
- KAVANAGH, John Labour DLP
- FUNG, James Labour DLP
- ROWSE, Andrew Australian Democrats
- KHALILI-NAGHADEH, Sahar Australian Democrats
- HAWLI, Bassima Independent
- DRAPANIOTIS, Anastasia Independent
- DANDACH, Abir Independent
- GUNGORMUS, Selin Independent
- WATT, Sheena Australian Labor Party
- MCINTOSH, Tom Australian Labor Party
- SHEIKH, Sainab Australian Labor Party
- KOMARAGIRI, Praveen Kumar Australian Labor Party
- CAIRNES, Dan Australian Labor Party
- HASSAN, Omar Victorian Socialists
- BASSINI, Louisa Victorian Socialists
- ROBERTSON, Catherine Victorian Socialists
- GIBSON, Belle Victorian Socialists
- BEIRAGHI, Bella Victorian Socialists
- HIRMIZ, Imad Family First
- DEEMING, Andrew Family First
- RAZOS, Peter Independent
In ballot order.