Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Enver Erdogan

Australian Labor Party candidate for Eastern Victoria Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently a member for Northern Metropolitan Region, first elected in 2019.

Website: envererdogan.comFacebookInstagram

On the ballot as
ERDOGAN, Enver
Ballot position
Group G, 1st in group
Stood for Parliament
1 time, elected once
Running against
31 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$2.2m

The Eastern Victoria Region, which elects five members.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Eastern Victoria Region as Australian Labor Party.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Northern Metropolitan Region (upper house) as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch. Elected. Results

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In their own words

Prior to entering Parliament, Enver worked as a lawyer with a social justice and trade union law firm. He also served as a local government councillor. Enver believes everyone should receive a fair day's wage for a fair day's work and in the importance of being active in society, learning about its problems and working on solutions.

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

Enver Erdogan 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 and envererdogan.com. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Their stated priorities

  1. “Enver's priorities and focus are on policies that ensure the community has access to a high-quality education, a safe and easy commute, and fair pay and conditions in the workplace.”

Crime and bail

In ParliamentVoted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. As Minister for Corrections and Youth Justice from 2022 to 2026, introduced and closed debate on the Bail Amendment (Tough Bail) Bill 2025 in the Legislative Council, saying it targets serious and repeat offenders. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Housing and renting

In ParliamentVoted for the Housing Statement Reform Bill 2024's rental, strata and planning changes. 1 vote

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Treaty and First Peoples

In ParliamentVoted for the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 and spoke in support, linking treaty to justice outcomes for Aboriginal people. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Transport and roads

In ParliamentVoted against a Greens motion to make public transport permanently free and more frequent. 1 vote

Campaigning
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“Enver's priorities and focus are on policies that ensure the community has access to a high-quality education, a safe and easy commute, and fair pay and conditions in the workplace.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

AI and technology

In ParliamentMinister for Government Services since August 2026, covering government digital services and cybersecurity. Has reported on national data-sharing work and a government cyber internship program. 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Gambling and racing

In ParliamentMinister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation since December 2024. Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 and has defended the government's pokies reforms, including lower load-up limits, mandatory closures and pre-commitment. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Cost of living

In ParliamentVoted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill. Minister for Finance since August 2026. 1 vote, 1 portfolio

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Health

In ParliamentVoted for the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025. As corrections minister, spoke of plans for Aboriginal-led health care in prisons. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Also mentions

Education

  • Profile10 Nov 2026“Enver's priorities and focus are on policies that ensure the community has access to a high-quality education, a safe and easy commute, and fair pay and conditions in the workplace.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Everyone standing in Eastern Victoria Region

In ballot order.

How this page is made. Names, parties and ballot positions are from the VEC's official list. Bios and campaign quotes are copied word for word from the candidate's party profile or their own website, and each links to its source: we don't summarise or rate what they say. For sitting members, the record in Parliament is the summary from their member page, where every vote, statement and portfolio behind it is listed with its source. The issues are the same ones used for sitting members' records, so candidates can be compared on equal terms. Election history comes from official VEC and AEC results. Donations are as published on VEC Disclosures.