Jade Benham
The Nationals candidate for Mildura District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Mildura, first elected in 2022.
Mildura in violet, within the Northern Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Mildura District as The Nationals.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Mildura District as The Nationals, 25.9% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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Their record and what they're campaigning on
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Their stated priorities
- “$2 Million emergency food relief package for struggling Victorians”
- “The commitment forms part of The Nationals’ Fair Share Guarantee, which would ensure regional Victoria receives 25 per cent of new Victorian Government infrastructure spending.”
Crime and bail
In ParliamentHas pressed the Premier on repeat bail breaches and raised crime concerns in Mildura and the Mallee. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Housing and renting
In ParliamentShadow Minister for Consumer Affairs since June 2026. Has argued for more local say in planning and said in 2023 that rental reforms had gone too far. Voted to let the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentSpoke against the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 in its current form and voted against it. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentHas called for urgent repairs to the Calder Highway and better care for passengers on V/Line replacement coaches. Voted against the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
AI and technology
In ParliamentVoted to let the Greens' AI data centres moratorium bill be introduced (a procedural vote). Has raised cybersecurity concerns about the statewide health information sharing system. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentHas raised border venues' concerns that mandatory carded play would push gamblers to New South Wales clubs, and opposed 2025 gambling licensing changes. Voted against the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentHas raised rising regional council rates, the emergency services levy and fuel costs for farmers. Voted against the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund bill. 1 vote, 2 statements
- Website10 Nov 2026“$2 Million emergency food relief package for struggling Victorians”jadebenham.com.au
Health
In ParliamentHas sought higher travel reimbursements for regional patients and raised access to health care in Mildura. Voted for a reasoned amendment to withdraw and redraft the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements
- Website10 Nov 2026“The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has announced that a Nationals and Liberals Government will provide funding to replace the roof at the Murrayville Community Health Centre, helping secure the future of vital health services in the remote Mallee community.”jadebenham.com.au
Everyone standing in Mildura District
- NTAHOMVUKIYE, Joselyne Family First
- COOPER, Guy One Nation Victoria
- NAYEF, Renee Victorian Socialists
- BENHAM, Jade The Nationals
- FRIES, Vanessa Animal Justice Party
- ZIGOURAS, Stella Australian Labor Party
- CLEMENTS, Katie The Greens
In ballot order.