Cindy McLeish
Liberal candidate for Eildon District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Eildon, first elected in 2010.
Website: cindymcleish.com.auFacebookXYouTube
Eildon in violet, within the Northern Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Eildon District as Liberal.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Eildon District as Liberal, 47.5% of first preferences. Elected. Results (listed as McLEISH, Cindy)
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In their own words
Cindy McLeish was elected as the Member for Seymour at the 2010 Victorian State election. Cindy grew up on a farm running cattle and sheep in Yea. She attended Melbourne University where she completed a Bachelor of Science and a Diploma of Education. She also completed a Graduate Diploma in counselling and registered as a psychologist.
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
Cindy McLeish 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 cindymcleish.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 argued that the government's 2025 bail changes did not restore earlier bail settings, and introduced a private members bill to make coercive control a crime. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Housing and renting
In ParliamentHas questioned whether the short-stay levy would help the housing crisis and raised the under-use of a public housing facility in Healesville. Voted to let the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced in April 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentIn debate on a 2026 education bill the opposition did not oppose, said people should know more about Aboriginal culture. Voted against the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentHas raised the condition of roads, including potholes and line markings in the Eildon electorate. 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 ParliamentHas said laws need to keep up with technology, including crimes posted on social media, and supported restricting phones in schools. Voted to let the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentHas described 2025 gaming licence changes as tax grabs and criticised the abolition of the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation. Voted against the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentHas said the Liberals would scrap the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy and has argued for gas as part of the energy transition. Voted against the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill in 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentDid not oppose 2025 changes to nurse and midwife ratios but warned of workforce shortages, and raised medical sector concerns about the Health Safeguards bill. Voted for 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
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Everyone standing in Eildon District
- WARD, Tom Independent
- MCLEISH, Cindy Liberal
- BARBER, Tim One Nation Victoria
- MOSELY, Joshua Family First
- GULPILIL, Talia The Greens
- LITTLE, Dylan Victorian Socialists
- GIBSON, Kevin Australian Labor Party
- BOND, Chloe Animal Justice Party
In ballot order.