Bronwyn Halfpenny
Australian Labor Party candidate for Thomastown District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Thomastown, first elected in 2010.
Website: bronwynhalfpenny.org.auFacebookInstagram
- On the ballot as
- HALFPENNY, Bronwyn
- Ballot position
- 5
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time, elected once
- Running against
- 5 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $2.2m
Thomastown in violet, within the Northern Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Thomastown District as Australian Labor Party.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Thomastown District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 51.8% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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In their own words
Before entering Parliament, Bronwyn worked as the Assistant Secretary of Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union Food and Confectionary Division, and Industrial Officer at Victorian Trades Hall Council. Bronwyn wants to be a voice for working people and disenfranchised groups in society. This is what prompted her to run for Parliament.
An excerpt, word for word, from Victorian Labor 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
Bronwyn Halfpenny 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 Labor candidate profile and bronwynhalfpenny.org.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “The priorities Bronwyn has for her community are to ensure better services and infrastructure, including a balance of resources to meet the needs of both established suburbs and growth areas.”
Crime and bail
In ParliamentSupported bringing back police reservists so sworn officers can spend more time on the front line, and condemned attacks on two women wearing hijabs in Epping. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Housing and renting
In ParliamentHas supported the government's rental reforms and housing plans, and sought planning changes so infrastructure arrives on time in new estates in Epping North and Wollert. 2 statements
- Website10 Nov 2026“Housing is Our Absolute Focus Housing is our priority.”bronwynhalfpenny.org.au
- Website10 Nov 2026“Housing is Our Absolute Focus Housing is our priority.”bronwynhalfpenny.org.au
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentSpoke in support of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 and voted for it. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentWas Parliamentary Secretary for Roads from December 2024 to April 2026. Has raised road safety on Craigieburn Road East and supported tougher road safety laws. Voted for the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
- Website10 Nov 2026“We are Improving Road and Pedestrian Safety The Thomastown Electorate is both mature and young.”bronwynhalfpenny.org.au
AI and technology
In ParliamentVoted against letting the Greens' AI data centres moratorium bill be introduced in August 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentHas described racing as an industry that provides jobs and recreation while supporting work to reduce gambling harm. Voted for 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 ParliamentParliamentary Secretary for the State Electricity Commission since April 2026. Has raised high gas prices for local manufacturers and sought an investigation into AusNet after a local outage. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund bill. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentHas supported Labor's free dental care commitment and sought a bigger emergency department at the Northern Hospital. Voted against a reasoned amendment to withdraw the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Bronwyn's vision for Victoria's future is that we all have access to quality education and health care, as well as jobs with decent pay and conditions.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Also mentions
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Bronwyn's vision for Victoria's future is that we all have access to quality education and health care, as well as jobs with decent pay and conditions.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Everyone standing in Thomastown District
- RANCIE, Rob Family First
- STOJCEVSKI, Belinda Liberal
- ANTHONY, Nadia One Nation Victoria
- REDDY, Priya Victorian Socialists
- HALFPENNY, Bronwyn Australian Labor Party
- TREWELLA, Gavin The Greens
In ballot order.