Helen Jeges
Animal Justice Party candidate for Eastern Victoria Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- JEGES, Helen
- Ballot position
- Group F, 1st in group
- Stood for Parliament
- 3 times
- Running against
- 31 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $79k
The Eastern Victoria Region, which elects five members.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Eastern Victoria Region as Animal Justice Party.
- 3 May 2025 · federal electionStood for the Senate in Victoria as Animal Justice Party. Not elected. Results
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Gippsland South District as Animal Justice Party, 3.2% of first preferences. Not elected. Results
- 21 May 2022 · federal electionStood for the federal seat of La Trobe as Animal Justice Party, 2.5% of first preferences. Not elected. Results
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
Compassionate healthcare leader. Animal justice advocate. Voice for regional communities. Dr Helen Jeges is proud to be the Upper House candidate for the Animal Justice Party in Eastern Victoria. A passionate advocate for animal welfare and social justice , Helen lives on Gunaikurnai Country in Sale, in Central Gippsland.
An excerpt, word for word, from Animal Justice Party 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 Animal Justice Party candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “Strengthening animal cruelty laws”
- “Subsidising vet care (Veticare) for low-income households”
- “Prevention-focused responses to family violence”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
Not mentioned in what we read.
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
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She is a staunch supporter of universal healthcare, with a particular focus on improving mental health services in rural and regional communities.”Animal Justice Party candidate profile
Everyone standing in Eastern Victoria Region
- FORWARD, Max Victorian Socialists
- EDWARDS, Dylan Victorian Socialists
- ESLER, Clay One Nation Victoria
- DAVISON, Neil One Nation Victoria
- DE WACHT, John One Nation Victoria
- HEATH, Renee Liberal
- BATH, Melina The Nationals
- GREEN, Matt Liberal
- BESANKO, Barry Liberal
- CLARK, Richard The Nationals
- BURRIDGE, Danielle Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- STARBUCK, Devon Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- WHITE, Khalif Labour DLP
- HAMMAN, Daniel Labour DLP
- JEGES, Helen Animal Justice Party
- WATERS, Philip Keith Geoffrey Animal Justice Party
- ERDOGAN, Enver Australian Labor Party
- QUINTANA, Leticia Australian Labor Party
- RYAN, Denise Australian Labor Party
- ROGERS, Ian Australian Labor Party
- MATHER, Ryan Australian Labor Party
- SMITH, Reade Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- MELDGAARD, Inge Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- BOURMAN, Jeff Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party Victoria
- MUIR, Kerrie-Anne Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party Victoria
- PITT, Ant Independent
- COXALL, Kate Independent
- MORGAN, Mat The Greens
- TURNBULL, Xero The Greens
- JOBE, Oliver The Greens
- CHAUHAN, Helen The Greens
- WATT, Phillip The Greens
In ballot order.