Gemma Rendell
The Nationals candidate for Gippsland East District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- RENDELL, Gemma
- Ballot position
- 4
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 6 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $364k
Gippsland East in violet, within the Eastern Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Gippsland East District as The Nationals.
No earlier candidacy found. Covers Victorian state elections since 2022 (with by-elections) and federal elections in Victoria in 2022 and 2025, matched on name and party or electorate. A filled marker means elected. Council elections aren't included yet.
In their own words
Born and educated in East Gippsland, I’m a school teacher, community volunteer and farmer who is raising my young family with my partner Baden in Bairnsdale. I’m focused on delivering a fairer share of government funding for the regions and improving essential services for people of all ages. I want to deliver a safer, fairer and more affordable regional Victoria.
An excerpt, word for word, from The Nationals candidate profile, 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 The Nationals candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “I’m focused on delivering a fairer share of government funding for the regions and improving essential services for people of all ages.”
- “Lower inflation - a stronger economy.”
- “Cheaper energy.”
- “Affordable homes.”
Crime and bail
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Safer communities.”The Nationals candidate profile
Housing and renting
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Affordable homes.”The Nationals candidate profile
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
- Profile10 Nov 2026“As a proud East Gippslander, I know our region already makes an amazing contribution to the wealth of Victoria but with more funding for roads, hospitals, emergency services and local infrastructure, our community would be even stronger.”The Nationals candidate profile
AI and technology
Not mentioned in what we read.
Gambling and racing
Not mentioned in what we read.
Cost of living
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Lower inflation - a stronger economy.”The Nationals candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Cheaper energy.”The Nationals candidate profile
Health
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Better healthcare for the regions.”The Nationals candidate profile
Also mentions
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I want make sure that everyone growing up in our region has the chance to learn the skills to succeed in life.”The Nationals candidate profile
Everyone standing in Gippsland East District
- ESPESETH, Amy Victorian Socialists
- STEPHENS, Sonny Australian Labor Party
- MUNRO, Ash The Greens
- RENDELL, Gemma The Nationals
- WATERS, Alison Family First
- GOODMAN, Steve One Nation Victoria
- MUIR, Ricky Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party Victoria
In ballot order.