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Finlay Davis
Independent candidate for Kew District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
Website: finlaydavis.com.au
- On the ballot as
- DAVIS, Finlay
- Ballot position
- 10
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time
- Running against
- 9 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- No party
Kew in violet, within the Southern Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Kew District as an independent.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Kew District without a party, 0.4% of first preferences. Not elected. Results
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In their own words
I am 74 years old. I married in 1984 and have two adult children. My son works in America and my daughter works in Sydney. Sadly, my wife passed away in 2014.
An excerpt, word for word, from Their campaign website, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.
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What they're campaigning on
Quoted word for word from Their campaign website and finlaydavis.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “(i) More independent politicians who are dedicated to working for the people of Victoria/Australia and not just working for an electorate today.”
- “(ii) Reduce basic politician salary to “average earnings” (around A$110,000 today and increased by rate of inflation each year).”
- “(i) Source the extra 2,000 police officers necessary to provide an efficient and safe service to Victorians.”
- “(v) Limit bail applications by imposing “strict liability” custody on apprehension and charge for certain offences like “machete possession and unlawful use”.”
Crime and bail
- Website10 Nov 2026“(i) Source the extra 2,000 police officers necessary to provide an efficient and safe service to Victorians.”finlaydavis.com.au
- Website10 Nov 2026“(v) Limit bail applications by imposing “strict liability” custody on apprehension and charge for certain offences like “machete possession and unlawful use”.”finlaydavis.com.au
Housing and renting
- Website10 Nov 2026“SHORT TERM FIX: - rent bedrooms in already built homes & apartments & use caravans & construct kit homes.”finlaydavis.com.au
- Website10 Nov 2026“MEDIUM /LONG TERM FIX: - DECENTRALISE & develop bigger towns in selected towns & regions in Australia.”finlaydavis.com.au
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
Not mentioned in what we read.
AI and technology
Not mentioned in what we read.
Gambling and racing
Not mentioned in what we read.
Cost of living
Not mentioned in what we read.
Health
- Website10 Nov 2026“B (i)small medical centres should be built in regional towns around Australia in the “Retirement Towns”.”finlaydavis.com.au
- Website10 Nov 2026“(iv)Finally, provide a choice with aged care & a 7/24 in house service.”finlaydavis.com.au
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Website10 Nov 2026“(i)Trial all energy options—nuclear, renewables, green hydrogen, biomass & geothermal energy.”finlaydavis.com.au
- Website10 Nov 2026“(ii)I am committed to supporting the current government policy to reduce green house gas emissions by 43% from a 2005 standing by 2030.”finlaydavis.com.au
Education
- Website10 Nov 2026“(i)Educate preschool & primary children about rights & respect—not just rights & also to be honest.”finlaydavis.com.au
- Website10 Nov 2026“(ii)Abolish interest on all HEC fees repaid in full within10 years from the date of the degree.”finlaydavis.com.au
Integrity
- Website10 Nov 2026“(vii) Establish an “Important Appointments Authority” to make all top-level appointments in government and semi-government authorities and judges in our legal system.”finlaydavis.com.au
- Website10 Nov 2026“investigate the costings of all “Big Build” contracts across the board.”finlaydavis.com.au
Everyone standing in Kew District
- LIANG, Man Independent
- TORNEY, Sophie Independent
- CARTER, Jackie The Greens
- SUN, David Australian Labor Party
- LAIRD, David One Nation Victoria
- LINCOLNE, Samantha Victorian Socialists
- WILSON, Jess Liberal
- SEELEY, Ann Family First
- HALES, Juliet Animal Justice Party
- DAVIS, Finlay Independent
In ballot order.
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