Gabrielle Williams
Australian Labor Party candidate for Dandenong District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Dandenong, first elected in 2014.
Website: gabriellewilliams.com.auFacebook
- On the ballot as
- WILLIAMS, Gabrielle
- Ballot position
- 5
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time, elected once
- Running against
- 7 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $2.2m
Dandenong in violet, within the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Dandenong District as Australian Labor Party.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Dandenong District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 54.9% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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In their own words
Before entering Parliament, Gabrielle was a project manager for the Office of the Vice-Chancellor at the University of Melbourne. Before that, she was a lawyer and advisor in both state and federal governments.
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
Gabrielle Williams 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 gabriellewilliams.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “The priorities Gabrielle has for her community are to support jobs and education.”
- “Gabrielle's vision for Victoria's future is that it is a safe, vibrant and inclusive state that continues to lead the nation in gender equality, prevention of family violence, First Peoples-State relations, innovation and economic prosperity.”
Crime and bail
In ParliamentHas pointed to police funding, more protective services officers and tougher bail laws, and to making coercive control a standalone offence. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Housing and renting
In ParliamentAs Minister for Consumer Affairs, announced and introduced rental reforms including a ban on no-cause evictions. Voted against letting 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 ParliamentMinister for First Peoples, and earlier Minister for Treaty and First Peoples and for Aboriginal Affairs. Spoke for and voted for the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Gabrielle's vision for Victoria's future is that it is a safe, vibrant and inclusive state that continues to lead the nation in gender equality, prevention of family violence, First Peoples-State relations, innovation and economic prosperity.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Transport and roads
In ParliamentPublic transport and transport infrastructure minister from 2023 to 2026, including the opening of the Metro Tunnel. As Acting Premier, defended the annual fare adjustment process. Voted for 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 ParliamentAs a minister, introduced bills to move more government services online through Service Victoria and to allow credit and debit card payments on public transport. Voted against letting the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
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. 1 vote
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentHas presented free and half-price public transport fares in 2026 as cost-of-living relief. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill in 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements
- Website10 Nov 2026“She has been a proud advocate for State government initiatives including Free TAFE, Free Kinder, the $400 School Saving Bonus and the $250 Power Saving Bonus.”gabriellewilliams.com.au
Health
In ParliamentA former Minister for Mental Health and Ambulance Services who introduced the bill to make the North Richmond supervised injecting room ongoing. Has promoted the Dandenong Hospital redevelopment. 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“The priorities Gabrielle has for her community are to support jobs and education.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She wants to ensure her community has access to first class educational facilities and education pathways that are connected to secure employment opportunities.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Everyone standing in Dandenong District
- BILLINGS, William Liberal
- McMAHON, Jack Victorian Socialists
- KHAN, Arshad Ali Independent
- HARVEY, Jacqueline Family First
- WILLIAMS, Gabrielle Australian Labor Party
- FORTE, Jordan Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- D'ARCY, Catherine The Greens
- WRIGHT, Glenda One Nation Victoria
In ballot order.