Ben Nunquam
Victorian Socialists candidate for Western Victoria Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- NUNQUAM, Ben
- Ballot position
- Group G, 1st in group
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 43 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $22k
The Western Victoria Region, which elects five members.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Western Victoria Region as Victorian Socialists.
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
Hi, I’m Ben. I’m one of many energised regionally-based socialists who have a vision for our region. We will work together to make Western Victoria and the rest of the state a place that allows working people to flourish and contests unmitigated corporate greed. I was born and raised in regional Victoria.
An excerpt, word for word, from Victorian Socialists 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 Socialists candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “· Economic security for working people;”
- “· Better conditions for casual workers, and job security for all;”
- “· State-funded public housing initiatives and high-density housing in regional urban centres;”
- “· Consultation with First Nations people to progress Treaty, provide better healthcare and end Aboriginal deaths in custody;”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
- Profile10 Nov 2026“· State-funded public housing initiatives and high-density housing in regional urban centres;”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Treaty and First Peoples
- Profile10 Nov 2026“· Consultation with First Nations people to progress Treaty, provide better healthcare and end Aboriginal deaths in custody;”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Transport and roads
Not mentioned in what we read.
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
- Profile10 Nov 2026“· Consultation with First Nations people to progress Treaty, provide better healthcare and end Aboriginal deaths in custody;”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Everyone standing in Western Victoria Region
- MANSFIELD, Sarah The Greens
- COATES, Belinda The Greens
- VEALE, Steve The Greens
- SMITH, Aleisha The Greens
- VAN ASPEREN, Heaven The Greens
- WEARNE, Madeleine Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- CHIVERS, Ian Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- MAXFIELD, Kate Australian Labor Party
- ERMACORA, Jacinta Australian Labor Party
- ANWARI, Sam Australian Labor Party
- HANDRECK, Kaitlyn Australian Labor Party
- MACKENZIE, Fiona Australian Labor Party
- MITCHELL, Peter Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- DAVY, Alice Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- MEDDICK, Andy Australian Democrats
- KELLY, Peter Australian Democrats
- MCARTHUR, Bev Liberal
- WATT, Graham Liberal
- LETTS, Robert The Nationals
- READ, Ellie Liberal
- STEED, Melody The Nationals
- NUNQUAM, Ben Victorian Socialists
- HOUZET, Dominique Victorian Socialists
- MORIARTY, Aleta Independent
- DENTON, Timothy Independent
- BARKER, Paul Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- SCHIEMER, Phill Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- GOODEN, Timothy Socialist Alliance
- BULL, Sue Socialist Alliance
- SMITH, Ross Socialist Alliance
- BURSON, Chris One Nation Victoria
- WILLIAMS, Vaughan One Nation Victoria
- OOSTHUIZEN, Jason One Nation Victoria
- DI BIASE, Costa Labour DLP
- BOWDEN, Jennifer Labour DLP
- COLLYER, Ben Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party Victoria
- VICKERS, Ken Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party Victoria
- COLBERT, Dianne Family First
- MOLONEY, Anne Family First
- VEERAPPAGOUNDER, Senthil Family First
- THOMAS, Brendan William Family First
- SAMA, Sindhu The Republican
- KAUR, Akwinder The Republican
- FISHER, Eve Independent
In ballot order.