Ella George
Australian Labor Party candidate for Lara District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Lara, first elected in 2022.
Lara in violet, within the Western Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Lara District as Australian Labor Party.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Lara District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 49.7% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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In their own words
Prior to entering Parliament, Ella worked in family violence policy reform in the Magistrates' Courts. It was seeing the impact of this reform up close, and a Labor Government not afraid of addressing a serious issue in our society, that encouraged Ella to run for Parliament.
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
Ella George 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.
Their stated priorities
- “As a Member of Parliament, education is something that Ella is passionate about, and ensuring that all students, no matter where they live, have the same opportunities.”
Crime and bail
In ParliamentHas backed Jack's law and more police powers to search for knives, while opposing the opposition's procedural motion to bring on its own bill. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Housing and renting
In ParliamentHas supported the government's target of 800,000 homes over 10 years and asked how rental reforms help local renters. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentSpoke in support of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 and voted for it. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentPetitioned for a bus between Lara station and Avalon Airport and welcomed upgrades to the Six Ways intersection in Lara. Voted for 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 data centres are needed but must be well located with guardrails on energy and water use, and raised residents' concerns about a proposed data centre in northern Geelong. Opposed and voted against letting the Greens' AI data centres moratorium bill be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements
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 the 2023 gambling harm reforms, including mandatory closure hours for pokies venues and a lower load-up limit. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentHas pointed to renewable energy investment and free midday power as cost-of-living relief. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund bill. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentParliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention since April 2026. Has asked about culturally appropriate mental health support and the new Geelong women's and children's hospital. 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, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Also mentions
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“As a Member of Parliament, education is something that Ella is passionate about, and ensuring that all students, no matter where they live, have the same opportunities.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Everyone standing in Lara District
- HATHWAY, Sarah Socialist Alliance
- LONG, Samantha Animal Justice Party
- UWIZEYIMANA, Tina Family First
- SLATER, Theresa The Greens
- SPYROS, Steven One Nation Victoria
- RANDALL, Oliver Victorian Socialists
- GEORGE, Ella Australian Labor Party
- BEDDOE, Tim Liberal
In ballot order.