Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Ben Carroll

Australian Labor Party candidate for Niddrie District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Niddrie, first elected in 2012.

Website: bencarroll.com.auFacebookInstagram

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

Niddrie in violet, within the Western Metropolitan Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Niddrie District as Australian Labor Party.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Niddrie District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 44.0% of first preferences. Elected. Results

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In their own words

Before entering Parliament, Ben was a policy advisor and lawyer. He also worked as volunteer lawyer at a community legal service. Ben has always been heavily involved in his community and sees himself always working in roles supporting disadvantaged Victorians. This is what prompted him 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

Ben Carroll 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 and bencarroll.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Their stated priorities

  1. “Our first action was to call a Royal Commission into the construction sector, and it is already up and running.”
  2. “That’s why we are hiring 1500 more police and giving them the powers they need.”
  3. “With free dental care for every Victorian, cheaper public transport and tax cuts.”
  4. “Labor will build more than 25,000 houses, townhouses and apartments reserved for Victorian first home buyers.”

Crime and bail

In ParliamentAs Premier, has said the government is tough on crime, citing adult time for violent crime, more police and planned coercive control and sentencing changes. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning
  • Website10 Nov 2026“Labor will recruit an additional 1,500 police, to keep our communities safe.”bencarroll.com.au
  • Website10 Nov 2026“That’s why we are hiring 1500 more police and giving them the powers they need.”bencarroll.com.au

Housing and renting

In ParliamentAs Premier, has pointed to Labor's rental reforms and a $25 million homelessness plan. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced in April 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning
  • Website10 Nov 2026“Labor will build more than 25,000 houses, townhouses and apartments reserved for Victorian first home buyers.”bencarroll.com.au

Treaty and First Peoples

In ParliamentSpoke in support of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 and linked treaty to Aboriginal education programs as Minister for Education. 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Transport and roads

In ParliamentA former public transport and roads minister. As Premier, has backed continuing the Suburban Rail Loop and said road maintenance will be brought back in-house. Voted for the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning
  • Website10 Nov 2026“Labor is doubling pothole repairs and put government back in charge of road maintenance, while improving major and local roads across Victoria.”bencarroll.com.au
  • Website10 Nov 2026“Labor’s fare cap will save regular commuters more than $1,400 a year, with concession fares capped at $15 a week.”bencarroll.com.au

AI and technology

In ParliamentAs Minister for Education, backed extending the school mobile phone ban to more digital devices and to private schools. Voted against letting the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Gambling and racing

In ParliamentVoted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Cost of living

In ParliamentHas cited free school breakfasts, uniforms and glasses for children as cost-of-living relief. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill in 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning
  • Website10 Nov 2026“With free dental care for every Victorian, cheaper public transport and tax cuts.”bencarroll.com.au
  • Website10 Nov 2026“Labor will reverse the 2023 changes to land tax thresholds, removing more than 250,000 Victorians from the land tax system and saving them thousands of dollars.”bencarroll.com.au

Health

In ParliamentAs Premier, announced a commitment to free public dental care, with 10 free clinics. Voted against a reasoned amendment to withdraw the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning
  • Website10 Nov 2026“Labor will open new public dental clinics, including six in regional Victoria, providing free check-ups and treatment for adults and children, without needing an appointment.”bencarroll.com.au
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“He also wants Victoria to become a world leader in mental health, with wellbeing support services that provide empathy, structure and relief.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Also mentions

Climate and environment

Education

  • Profile10 Nov 2026“Ben's vision for Victoria's future is that it provides lifelong learning options from early childhood to mature age.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
  • Website10 Nov 2026“We’ve made early learning free for 3- and 4-year olds, to give every child the best start in life.”bencarroll.com.au

Integrity

  • Website10 Nov 2026“Integrity is not optional”bencarroll.com.au
  • Website10 Nov 2026“Labor is delivering a Royal Commission supported by a special prosecutor and stronger IBAC follow the money powers, to uncover misconduct on building sites and make sure it never happens again.”bencarroll.com.au

Everyone standing in Niddrie 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.