Ben Hocking
The Greens candidate for Williamstown District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- HOCKING, Ben
- Ballot position
- 2
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 8 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $475k
Williamstown in violet, within the Western Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Williamstown District as The Greens.
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
As a long-time local, I’m running for election because I care deeply about this community, our local environment, public education and social justice. Before moving into surveillance, where I am also a union delegate, I worked as a journalist. I’m committed to improving transparency and integrity in politics - especially through a stronger anti-corruption body, and fighting for workers’ rights.
An excerpt, word for word, from Australian Greens Victoria 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 Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “As a long-time local, I’m running for election because I care deeply about this community, our local environment, public education and social justice.”
- “I’m committed to improving transparency and integrity in politics - especially through a stronger anti-corruption body, and fighting for workers’ rights.”
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
- Profile9 Nov 2026“I decided to run after watching this community be ignored in planning decisions and neglected when it comes to public transport.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
- Profile9 Nov 2026“There are not enough GPs, the local hospital is under-funded and our train line is treated with contempt.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
AI and technology
Not mentioned in what we read.
Gambling and racing
Not mentioned in what we read.
Cost of living
Not mentioned in what we read.
Health
- Profile9 Nov 2026“There are not enough GPs, the local hospital is under-funded and our train line is treated with contempt.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Profile9 Nov 2026“As a long-time local, I’m running for election because I care deeply about this community, our local environment, public education and social justice.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Education
- Profile9 Nov 2026“As a long-time local, I’m running for election because I care deeply about this community, our local environment, public education and social justice.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Integrity
- Profile9 Nov 2026“I’m committed to improving transparency and integrity in politics - especially through a stronger anti-corruption body, and fighting for workers’ rights.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Everyone standing in Williamstown District
- MARTIN, Oskar Victorian Socialists
- HOCKING, Ben The Greens
- O'REGAN, Bruce Family First
- LOUGHNAN, Catherine One Nation Victoria
- YARRA, Sagar Reddy The Republican
- GANNON, Gill The West Party
- HORNE, Melissa Australian Labor Party
- BRIFFA, Tony Independent
- LINDEMANN, Paul Liberal · endorsement withdrawn
In ballot order.