Christine Couzens
Australian Labor Party candidate for Geelong District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Geelong, first elected in 2014.
- On the ballot as
- COUZENS, Christine
- Ballot position
- 7
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time, elected once
- Running against
- 7 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $2.2m
Geelong in violet, within the Western Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Geelong District as Australian Labor Party.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Geelong District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 46.4% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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In their own words
Chris was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2014.
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
Christine Couzens 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. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Crime and bail
In ParliamentSupported new offences to protect retail, hospitality and transport workers and spoke for the Youth Justice Bill 2024. 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 welcomed new social housing in Geelong. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced in April 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentAs Parliamentary Secretary for First Peoples, spoke in support of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 and welcomed its passage. Voted for the bill. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentHas opposed a council proposal to move buses out of Moorabool Street in central Geelong. Voted for the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
AI and technology
In ParliamentVoted against letting the Greens' AI data centres moratorium bill be introduced in August 2026 (a procedural vote). Has supported a digital system for health services to share patient information. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentVoted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. Supported new offences for unauthorised entry to racetracks during race meetings. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentSpoke for and voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund bill, which replaced the fire services property levy. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentSpoke in support of the 2026 nurse and midwife ratios bill. 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, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Everyone standing in Geelong District
- FLYNN, Emilie The Greens
- POBJOY, Andy Liberal
- BENGTSSON, Maria Family First
- MACPHERSON, Pippa Animal Justice Party
- DE LORENZO, John One Nation Victoria
- GRULL, Brenden Socialist Alliance
- COUZENS, Christine Australian Labor Party
- VANDERPOL, Bree Victorian Socialists
In ballot order.