Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Ann-Marie Hermans

Liberal candidate for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently a member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region, first elected in 2022.

Website: ann-mariehermans.com.auFacebookInstagramYouTube

On the ballot as
HERMANS, Ann-Marie
Ballot position
Group K, 2nd in group
Stood for Parliament
1 time, elected once
Running against
34 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$2.0m

The South-Eastern Metropolitan Region, which elects five members.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region as Liberal.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region (upper house) as Liberal. Elected. Results

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In their own words

Ann-Marie Hermans is a dedicated advocate for the South Eastern Metropolitan Region in the Victorian Parliament, championing the values of integrity, hard work, and community. The proud daughter of migrant parents from Sri Lanka and New Zealand, Ann-Marie was raised with strong Liberal values by her father, a church minister, and her mother, a school principal.

An excerpt, word for word, from Victorian Liberal 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

Ann-Marie Hermans 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 Liberal candidate profile and ann-mariehermans.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Crime and bail

In ParliamentShadow assistant minister for community safety since February 2026. Has pressed the government on youth crime affecting small businesses and on copper wire theft from streetlights in the south-east. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Housing and renting

In ParliamentHas called for more crisis accommodation and social housing in the south-east and opposed the scale of the Kingswood golf course redevelopment. Voted against the Housing Statement Reform Bill 2024's rental, strata and planning changes. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Treaty and First Peoples

In ParliamentVoted against the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 and spoke against it, saying a Coalition government would repeal it. Has asked the government to reject many Yoorrook Justice Commission recommendations. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Transport and roads

In ParliamentHas raised road safety at dangerous intersections in the south-east and the condition of local roads. Voted against a Greens motion to make public transport permanently free and more frequent. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

AI and technology

In ParliamentHas said data centres for AI should not be built in residential areas, green wedges or the urban growth corridor, and has called for community consultation on where they go. 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Gambling and racing

In ParliamentSpoke against an Animal Justice Party motion on greyhound racing in 2024, pointing to Greyhound Racing Victoria's welfare rules. 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Cost of living

In ParliamentVoted against the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill and has spoken against the levy, saying the Coalition would scrap it. Has also raised concerns about the cost of the levy to farmers. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Health

In ParliamentHas asked the government about GP shortages and a community hospice for the south-east. Voted against the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Everyone standing in South-Eastern Metropolitan Region

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.