Jacinta Ermacora
Australian Labor Party candidate for Western Victoria Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently a member for Western Victoria Region, first elected in 2022.
The Western Victoria Region, which elects five members.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Western Victoria Region as Australian Labor Party.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Western Victoria Region (upper house) as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch. 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
Jacinta's career path has been diverse and varied, driven by her values of fairness and equality and her commitment to community. Growing up on a farm in regional Victoria, she understood early the value of hard work and volunteering.
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
Jacinta Ermacora 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 jacintaermacora.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Crime and bail
In ParliamentVoted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. Has backed the government's 2025 bail reforms and asked about prison education programs aimed at reducing reoffending. 1 vote, 2 statements
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. Has asked how planning reforms are increasing housing supply for young Victorians. 1 vote, 2 statements
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, reflecting on the settlement of land in south-west Victoria. Has since asked how the treaty will improve services for Aboriginal communities. 1 vote, 2 statements
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 welcomed longer trains and capped fares on the Warrnambool line and asked about airport rail links for western Victoria. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
AI and technology
In ParliamentHas asked about a government program helping women and gender-diverse people into cybersecurity careers. 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentVoted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. Has supported mandatory carded play and pre-commitment on poker machines, while saying reforms should not suddenly remove venue revenue, and has backed growth of the racing industry. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentVoted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill. Has linked lower power bills to government-owned renewable energy and questioned the effect of the Coalition's plan to cancel VNI West on power costs. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentVoted for the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025. Has supported the 2026 bill lifting nurse and midwife ratios at regional hospitals and welcomed a free menopause clinic in Warrnambool. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Jacinta believes embracing renewable investments and jobs through the State Electricity Commission is a powerful example of dealing with climate change and economic strategy.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Everyone standing in Western Victoria Region
- MANSFIELD, Sarah The Greens
- COATES, Belinda The Greens
- VEALE, Steve The Greens
- SMITH, Aleisha The Greens
- VAN ASPEREN, Heaven The Greens
- WEARNE, Madeleine Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- CHIVERS, Ian Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- MAXFIELD, Kate Australian Labor Party
- ERMACORA, Jacinta Australian Labor Party
- ANWARI, Sam Australian Labor Party
- HANDRECK, Kaitlyn Australian Labor Party
- MACKENZIE, Fiona Australian Labor Party
- MITCHELL, Peter Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- DAVY, Alice Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- MEDDICK, Andy Australian Democrats
- KELLY, Peter Australian Democrats
- MCARTHUR, Bev Liberal
- WATT, Graham Liberal
- LETTS, Robert The Nationals
- READ, Ellie Liberal
- STEED, Melody The Nationals
- NUNQUAM, Ben Victorian Socialists
- HOUZET, Dominique Victorian Socialists
- MORIARTY, Aleta Independent
- DENTON, Timothy Independent
- BARKER, Paul Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- SCHIEMER, Phill Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- GOODEN, Timothy Socialist Alliance
- BULL, Sue Socialist Alliance
- SMITH, Ross Socialist Alliance
- BURSON, Chris One Nation Victoria
- WILLIAMS, Vaughan One Nation Victoria
- OOSTHUIZEN, Jason One Nation Victoria
- DI BIASE, Costa Labour DLP
- BOWDEN, Jennifer Labour DLP
- COLLYER, Ben Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party Victoria
- VICKERS, Ken Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party Victoria
- COLBERT, Dianne Family First
- MOLONEY, Anne Family First
- VEERAPPAGOUNDER, Senthil Family First
- THOMAS, Brendan William Family First
- SAMA, Sindhu The Republican
- KAUR, Akwinder The Republican
- FISHER, Eve Independent
In ballot order.