Andrew Govanstone
Australian Labor Party candidate for South-West Coast District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- GOVANSTONE, Andrew
- Ballot position
- 3
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 5 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $2.2m
South-West Coast in violet, within the Western Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for South-West Coast District as Australian Labor Party.
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
Andy is a proud Portland local who has dedicated his career to strengthening South West communities. Andy believes every regional community deserves access to quality education, secure jobs and the services families rely on. For decades, Andy has helped communities work together to protect the places they love while creating new opportunities for the future.
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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What they're campaigning on
Quoted 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
- “Andy believes every regional community deserves access to quality education, secure jobs and the services families rely on.”
- “He sees renewable energy as an opportunity to create local jobs, lower energy costs and strengthen the South West economy.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
Not mentioned in what we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
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Transport and roads
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AI and technology
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Gambling and racing
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Cost of living
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He sees renewable energy as an opportunity to create local jobs, lower energy costs and strengthen the South West economy.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Health
Not mentioned in what we read.
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He sees renewable energy as an opportunity to create local jobs, lower energy costs and strengthen the South West economy.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Andy believes every regional community deserves access to quality education, secure jobs and the services families rely on.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Everyone standing in South-West Coast District
- BUCHAN, Tamhas Family First
- HUGHES, Richard One Nation Victoria
- GOVANSTONE, Andrew Australian Labor Party
- WATTS, Silver Rose The Greens
- BRITNELL, Roma Liberal
- SHEPPARD, Hera Victorian Socialists
In ballot order.