Catherine Holder
Victorian Socialists candidate for Southern Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- HOLDER, Catherine
- Ballot position
- Group G, 1st in group
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 30 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $22k
The Southern Metropolitan Region, which elects five members.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Southern Metropolitan 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 Catherine. I’m running in this year’s state election as a candidate with Victorian Socialists because I believe in building a society that is fairer, kinder and more equitable. A society that actually supports people’s needs, not the profits of big corporations and the super-rich.
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’m running in this election because I want to help turn this situation around, and tackle urgent issues like the housing shortage and cost of living crisis.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I’m running in this election because I want to help turn this situation around, and tackle urgent issues like the housing shortage and cost of living crisis.”Victorian Socialists 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
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I’m running in this election because I want to help turn this situation around, and tackle urgent issues like the housing shortage and cost of living crisis.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Health
- Profile10 Nov 2026“But the current privatisation of industries such as education, health and disability or aged care, mean the majority of people are suffering so a handful can rake in the profits.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Also mentions
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“But the current privatisation of industries such as education, health and disability or aged care, mean the majority of people are suffering so a handful can rake in the profits.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Everyone standing in Southern Metropolitan Region
- BERGER, John Australian Labor Party
- CRAWFORD, Louise Australian Labor Party
- WILLS, Virginia Australian Labor Party
- DOUCH, Gavin Australian Labor Party
- COLE, Philip Australian Labor Party
- JACKSON, Clive Australian Democrats
- BROADBRIDGE, Philip Australian Democrats
- PAWLACZEK, Zofia Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- HOWMAN, Ben Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- SANFORD, Aaron One Nation Victoria
- KAULENAS, Kristina One Nation Victoria
- FOREMAN, Jane Family First
- PATON, Tom Family First
- DAVIS, David Liberal
- CROZIER, Georgie Liberal
- BOFFA, Xavier Liberal
- BELL, Jamie Liberal
- PERERA, Jasmine Liberal
- HOLDER, Catherine Victorian Socialists
- WORSLEY, April Victorian Socialists
- TERRY, Bettina Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- BAIRD, Linda Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- ZMEGAC, Karla Labour DLP
- DEAN, Paul Labour DLP
- LOWE, Melissa Independent
- NESS, Jess Independent
- COPSEY, Katherine The Greens
- IAMPOLSKI, Rachel The Greens
- KISSUBI, Jeffrey The Greens
- SAMIOTIS, Kim The Greens
- WEAVER, Joshua The Greens
In ballot order.