Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Jaclyn Symes

Australian Labor Party candidate for Northern Victoria Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently a member for Northern Victoria Region, first elected in 2014.

Website: jaclynsymes.com.auFacebookInstagram

On the ballot as
SYMES, Jaclyn
Ballot position
Group C, 1st in group
Stood for Parliament
1 time, elected once
Running against
36 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$2.2m

The Northern Victoria Region, which elects five members.

Election history

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

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In their own words

After finishing year 12 and growing up in Benalla, Jaclyn moved to Melbourne in 1997 to undertake a Bachelor of Laws from Deakin University and was admitted to practice as an Australian lawyer in 2006. During her early career, Jaclyn worked as carer for people with intellectual disabilities.

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

Jaclyn Symes 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 jaclynsymes.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. As the minister handling the bill in the Council, spoke for the 2026 offence of recruiting children to commit serious crimes, and has defended the government's police funding. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Housing and renting

In ParliamentVoted for the Housing Statement Reform Bill 2024's rental, strata and planning changes. As Treasurer, pointed to first home buyer numbers and stamp duty concessions, and steered tax relief for community housing and homes under construction. 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. 1 vote, 1 statement

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 defended the Suburban Rail Loop as a once-in-a-generation project that creates jobs. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

AI and technology

In ParliamentHas said data centres create construction and skilled tech jobs, while noting questions about how to manage their energy needs. 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Gambling and racing

In ParliamentAs a minister in 2023, spoke for raising the wagering tax to 15 per cent with part shared with the racing industry, and said gambling advertising contributes to gambling harm. Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Cost of living

In ParliamentVoted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill. As Treasurer, presented the 2026–27 budget as delivering cost-of-living savings, and as energy minister has promoted the Victorian energy upgrades program. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning

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. As Treasurer, defended the government's health funding record in question time. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Everyone standing in Northern Victoria 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.