Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Ingrid Stitt

Australian Labor Party candidate for Western Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently a member for Western Metropolitan Region, first elected in 2018.

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On the ballot as
STITT, Ingrid
Ballot position
Group E, 2nd in group
Stood for Parliament
1 time, elected once
Running against
42 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$2.2m

The Western Metropolitan Region, which elects five members.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Western Metropolitan Region as Australian Labor Party.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Western Metropolitan Region (upper house) as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch. Elected. Results

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In their own words

Before entering Parliament, Ingrid fought for low paid workers across the private and public sectors. She was Secretary for the Victorian Branch of the Australian Services Union between 2004 and 2018. Ingrid's family has lived in Melbourne's west for more than 20 years. She wants to ensure it remains a great place to live, work and raise a family.

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

Ingrid Stitt 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. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Their stated priorities

  1. “The priorities Ingrid has for her community are to ensure all families have access to world-class public hospitals, schools, early learning facilities, transport infrastructure, and green open spaces.”

Crime and bail

In ParliamentVoted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. As mental health minister, has announced funding for youth mental health services aimed at keeping at-risk young people away from the justice system. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Housing and renting

In ParliamentVoted for the Housing Statement Reform Bill 2024 and spoke in support of its renter protections, including an end to evictions without a valid reason. Has also backed the federal Help to Buy shared equity scheme. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Treaty and First Peoples

In ParliamentVoted for the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 and spoke in support of it, citing Yoorrook findings on mental health. As health minister, has launched a new Aboriginal health and wellbeing action plan with the community controlled sector. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Transport and roads

In ParliamentVoted against a Greens motion to make public transport permanently free and more frequent. Has promoted rail investment in Melbourne's west, including the Sunshine station redevelopment for Melbourne Airport rail. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“The priorities Ingrid has for her community are to ensure all families have access to world-class public hospitals, schools, early learning facilities, transport infrastructure, and green open spaces.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

AI and technology

In ParliamentWas Minister for Government Services from April to August 2026. 1 portfolio

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Gambling and racing

In ParliamentVoted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. Has supported penalties for people who disrupt race meetings, citing the safety of jockeys, animals and track workers. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Cost of living

In ParliamentVoted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill. As Government Services minister, promoted the 2026 car registration rebate as cost-of-living relief. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Health

In ParliamentMinister for Health since August 2026 and Minister for Mental Health since October 2023. Voted for the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025. Introduced a 2026 bill updating hospital categories for nurse and midwife ratios. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“The priorities Ingrid has for her community are to ensure all families have access to world-class public hospitals, schools, early learning facilities, transport infrastructure, and green open spaces.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Also mentions

Education

  • Profile10 Nov 2026“The priorities Ingrid has for her community are to ensure all families have access to world-class public hospitals, schools, early learning facilities, transport infrastructure, and green open spaces.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Everyone standing in Western Metropolitan Region

In ballot order.

How this page is made. Names, parties and ballot positions are from the VEC's official list. Bios and campaign quotes are copied word for word from the candidate's party profile or their own website, and each links to its source: we don't summarise or rate what they say. For sitting members, the record in Parliament is the summary from their member page, where every vote, statement and portfolio behind it is listed with its source. The issues are the same ones used for sitting members' records, so candidates can be compared on equal terms. Election history comes from official VEC and AEC results. Donations are as published on VEC Disclosures.