Brad Rowswell
Liberal candidate for Sandringham District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Sandringham, first elected in 2018.
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- On the ballot as
- ROWSWELL, Brad
- Ballot position
- 3
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time, elected once
- Running against
- 4 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $2.0m
Sandringham in violet, within the Southern Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Sandringham District as Liberal.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Sandringham District as Liberal, 46.4% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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In their own words
Brad Rowswell was born at the Sandringham Hospital and grew up in Beaumaris. He went to Stella Maris Primary School in Beaumaris and secondary school at St Bede’s College in Mentone. Growing up, he played footy for the Beaumaris Sharks and played cricket for the Beaumaris Cricket Club.
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
Brad Rowswell 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 bradrowswell.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 ParliamentHas pointed to rising crime figures and backed the Coalition's pledge of more police, and raised safety concerns about some public housing tenants. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Housing and renting
In ParliamentSays state taxes and charges have pushed home ownership out of reach and backs the Coalition plan to fast-track home building. Voted to let the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentAgreed that Aboriginal disadvantage needs a new approach but backed the Coalition's alternative of a standalone First Nations department. Has described Aboriginal self-determination provisions in a 2026 education bill as largely symbolic. Voted against the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentHas questioned the Suburban Rail Loop's local impact and pressed for promised level crossing removals in Highett. Voted against the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
AI and technology
In ParliamentShadow minister for digital transformation in 2025. Has said Victoria lags New South Wales on digital government services. Voted to let the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentSupported a bill extending Crown's deadline for carded play on table games. Voted against the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentShadow Treasurer from 2022 to 2025. Has criticised the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy as a $3 billion tax and sought an inquiry into land tax. Voted against the levy bill in 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentSaid the opposition supported the 2025 nurse and midwife ratios bill. Voted for a reasoned amendment to withdraw and redraft the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Brad is a Life member of the Beaumaris Conservation Society and is deeply committed to preserving the unique local environment.”Victorian Liberal candidate profile
Everyone standing in Sandringham District
- STEVENSON, Lauren Victorian Socialists
- FOTAKIS, Timon The Greens
- ROWSWELL, Brad Liberal
- SAGRIS-DESMOND, Anastasia Australian Labor Party
- BLIGHT, Anthony One Nation Victoria
In ballot order.