David Southwick
Liberal candidate for Caulfield District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Caulfield, first elected in 2010.
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- On the ballot as
- SOUTHWICK, David
- Ballot position
- 6
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time, elected once
- Running against
- 6 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $2.0m
Caulfield in violet, within the Southern Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Caulfield District as Liberal.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Caulfield District as Liberal, 44.5% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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In their own words
I’m David Southwick, your state member in the Victorian Parliament for the seat of Caulfield. I have been your elected member for Caulfield since 2010 and it is a privilege to be your local representative for this great community. Caulfield and Surrounds is an area I have lived all my life, and where I choose to bring up my family.
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 Southwick 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 davidsouthwick.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 ParliamentFormer shadow police minister. Has backed the Liberal plan for 3000 more police and protective services officers at train stations, and a 'break bail, face jail' policy. 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 ParliamentShadow Minister for Planning and for Housing and Building. Has criticised the government's housing targets and welcomed the dropping of a building cost requirement. Voted to let the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced in April 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentHas questioned the government's commitment to treaty, citing reports that Indigenous labour hire firms were kept off government worksites, and has asked about alleged CFMEU tactics against Indigenous firms. Voted against the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentFormer shadow transport infrastructure minister. Has questioned the cost of the Suburban Rail Loop and major project blowouts. Voted against the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
AI and technology
In ParliamentHas criticised the government's management of digital services and technology projects, and called for in-person options for people without digital skills. Voted to let the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentHas said racing is important to Victoria but questioned the purpose of the 2026 racing governance bill. Voted against 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 ParliamentFormer shadow cost of living minister. Has criticised the emergency services levy and project cost blowouts. 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 ParliamentHas spoken about nurse workloads and hospital resourcing, and about harm from deferrable medical interventions on intersex children. Voted for a reasoned amendment to withdraw and redraft 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 Caulfield District
- DOLEJŠÍ, Angel The Greens
- SHROOT, Yaakov Ziv Independent
- ABABNEH, Malak Victorian Socialists
- STAFRACE, Mikaela Australian Labor Party
- GILBERT, Geneviève Family First
- SOUTHWICK, David Liberal
- ABELMAN, Michael One Nation Victoria
In ballot order.