Brendan Laws
Victorian Socialists candidate for Niddrie District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- LAWS, Brendan
- Ballot position
- 6
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 10 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $22k
Niddrie in violet, within the Western Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Niddrie District 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
Organised workers fighting for a better society are a big part of the solution to the political and economic crises facing our communities. Hi, I’m Brendan. I’m proud to be running in this year’s state election as the Victorian Socialists candidate for Niddrie.
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
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Their stated priorities
- “I have played a big part in the Socialists in Schools campaign for a better public education system, and I hope to connect that momentum to a political campaign for the schools and other public services we deserve.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
Not mentioned in what we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
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Transport and roads
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AI and technology
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Gambling and racing
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Cost of living
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Health
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Also mentions
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I have played a big part in the Socialists in Schools campaign for a better public education system, and I hope to connect that momentum to a political campaign for the schools and other public services we deserve.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“It is no secret that the public education system is in crisis – Victoria currently has the lowest funding with the lowest paid teachers and education support staff in Australia.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Everyone standing in Niddrie District
- SFAMENI, Sam Independent
- CARROLL, Ben Australian Labor Party
- THEODOROU, George Family First
- BYRNE, Samantha Liberal
- METE, Domenic Labour DLP
- LAWS, Brendan Victorian Socialists
- HASELGROVE, Salomae Animal Justice Party
- TAVERNA, Jason One Nation Victoria
- NGUYEN, Lana The Greens
- CHITTEDI, Karthik Reddy The Republican
- PATRIKEOS, Brett The West Party
In ballot order.