Jack Pead-Philipson
Australian Democrats candidate for Richmond District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
New campaign quotes added 12 Nov. What's changed
- On the ballot as
- PEAD-PHILIPSON, Jack
- Ballot position
- 7
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 8 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- None disclosed
Richmond in violet, within the Northern Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Richmond District as Australian Democrats.
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
Jack is an energy and public policy expert with experience working at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and private sector energy companies. His experience across government, international affairs and industry has given him a practical understanding of the challenges facing communities, businesses and governments alike.
An excerpt, word for word, from Australian Democrats 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 Australian Democrats candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “Jack is running for the Lower House seat of Richmond because he believes voters deserve sensible, evidence-based representation and honest conversations about how Victoria raises and spends public money.”
- “He is committed to practical solutions that strengthen local communities, support community participation, and help address the growing challenge of social isolation and loneliness.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
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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Also mentions
Integrity
- Profile12 Nov 2026“Witnessing the effects of political polarisation firsthand reinforced his belief in the importance of transparent, accountable government and the value of respectful debate, even when people disagree.”Australian Democrats candidate profile
Everyone standing in Richmond District
- RINDFLEISH, Harrison One Nation Victoria
- APONSO, Charles Liberal
- DITE, Chris Victorian Socialists
- MCKENZIE, Sarah Australian Labor Party
- MAYNARD, Christine Independent
- GRAY, Bernadette Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- PEAD-PHILIPSON, Jack Australian Democrats
- de VIETRI, Gabrielle The Greens
- MEYER, David Independent
In ballot order.