Benjamin Gilbert
The Greens candidate for Ovens Valley District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- GILBERT, Benjamin
- Ballot position
- 8
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time
- Running against
- 8 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $475k
Ovens Valley in violet, within the Northern Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Ovens Valley District as The Greens.
- 21 May 2022 · federal electionStood for the federal seat of Indi as The Greens, 3.4% of first preferences. Not elected. Results
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In their own words
The people of Ovens Valley are prime examples of how rural Australia can lead this country in renewable energy and action on climate change when we come together. I’m greatly concerned by the climate crisis and lack of care for our communities by the major parties.
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.
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
- Profile9 Nov 2026“I understand what is important to the people of Ovens Valley, and I’m ready to campaign for immediate climate action, affordable and accessible housing, sustainable infrastructure and investing urgently in renewable energy.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
- Profile9 Nov 2026“If just a few hundred people changed their vote, the Greens could be in the balance of power, so everyone can have a secure, well paid job, an affordable home, and access dental and mental health through Medicare.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
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
- Profile9 Nov 2026“If just a few hundred people changed their vote, the Greens could be in the balance of power, so everyone can have a secure, well paid job, an affordable home, and access dental and mental health through Medicare.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Profile9 Nov 2026“I understand what is important to the people of Ovens Valley, and I’m ready to campaign for immediate climate action, affordable and accessible housing, sustainable infrastructure and investing urgently in renewable energy.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Everyone standing in Ovens Valley District
- McCURDY, Tim The Nationals
- FIDGE, Julian Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- MURPHY, Bronwyn Victorian Socialists
- ROUEL, James One Nation Victoria
- MANNING, Steve Independent
- NORTON-SMITH, Carol Family First
- SMITH, Jennifer Australian Labor Party
- GILBERT, Benjamin The Greens
- LITCHFIELD, Sue Animal Justice Party
In ballot order.