David Davis
Liberal candidate for Southern Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently a member for Southern Metropolitan Region, first elected in 1996.
- On the ballot as
- DAVIS, David
- Ballot position
- Group F, 1st in group
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time, elected once
- Running against
- 30 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $2.0m
The Southern Metropolitan Region, which elects five members.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Southern Metropolitan Region as Liberal.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Southern Metropolitan Region (upper house) as Liberal. Elected. Results
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In their own words
David Davis is a Member for Southern Metropolitan Region. He was first elected to the Victorian Parliament as the Member for East Yarra Province in 1996 and re-elected in 2002. In 2006, David was elected a member of the new Southern Metropolitan Region and was re-elected in 2010 and 2014.
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
David Davis 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. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Crime and bail
In ParliamentHas opposed the closure of the Southbank police station and asked for guarantees that other local police stations will not be downgraded, citing rising crime. 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 opposed the government's activity centre planning changes and moved to revoke them, arguing they remove council and community input. Voted against the Housing Statement Reform Bill 2024's rental, strata and planning changes. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentSpoke against the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 and voted against it, saying the opposition would seek to repeal it. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentHas opposed the Suburban Rail Loop and the levy added to public transport fares to help fund it, and asked whether the money collected will be paid back. Voted against a Greens motion to make public transport permanently free and more frequent. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
AI and technology
In ParliamentSupported a 2026 motion seeking government documents on data centres and their effect on energy prices, and has said data centres were approved too quickly without proper assessment. 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentSupported a 2023 motion backing RSL sub-branches over the government's clawback of poker machine entitlement money. Voted against the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentShadow energy minister since 2023. Introduced a bill to repeal the ban on gas in new homes, and has pressed the government on energy reliability and modelling of winter blackout risks. Voted against the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill in 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentHealth minister from 2010 to 2014. Has raised ambulance response times and the hospital waiting list, and concerns about federal changes to private health insurance rebates for older people. Voted against the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
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.