Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Ian Maxwell Harkness

Family First candidate for Eureka District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.

On the ballot as
HARKNESS, Ian Maxwell
Ballot position
5
Stood for Parliament
2 times
Running against
8 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$16k

Eureka in violet, within the Western Victoria Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Eureka District as Family First.
  2. 3 May 2025 · federal electionStood for the federal seat of Ballarat as Family First, 2.8% of first preferences. Not elected. Results
  3. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Wendouree District as Family First Victoria, 3.8% of first preferences. Not elected. Results (listed as HARKNESS, Ian)

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In their own words

Born and raised in Victoria, Ian Harkness has lived in both regional Victoria and Melbourne before finally settling in Ballarat. With a wealth of hands-on experience across various industries, Ian is a true jack-of-all-trades. His diverse skills span motor mechanics, metalwork, house building, farm work, sheet metal fabrication, spray painting, industrial chemistry, and customer service.

An excerpt, word for word, from Family First candidate profile, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.

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What they're campaigning on

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Crime and bail

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Housing and renting

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Treaty and First Peoples

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Transport and roads

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AI and technology

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Gambling and racing

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Cost of living

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Health

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Everyone standing in Eureka District

In ballot order.

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