Jess Wilson
Liberal candidate for Kew District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Kew, first elected in 2022.
Website: jesswilsonkew.com.auFacebookInstagram
- On the ballot as
- WILSON, Jess
- Ballot position
- 7
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time, elected once
- Running against
- 9 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $2.0m
Kew in violet, within the Southern Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Kew District as Liberal.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Kew District as Liberal, 44.3% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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In their own words
Jess Wilson MP has represented Kew in the Victorian Parliament since the November 2022 election and serves as Leader of the Opposition. Raised in Mont Albert, she attended Mont Albert Primary and Strathcona Girls’ Grammar before completing a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts (Politics and History) at Monash University.
An excerpt, word for word, from Victorian Liberal 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
Jess Wilson 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 Liberal candidate profile and jesswilsonkew.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “In Parliament, Jess focuses on strengthening Victoria’s economy; backing small businesses, restoring responsible financial management, easing cost-of-living pressures, and creating the conditions for secure, well-paid jobs.”
- “She is also committed to delivering better schools, safer communities and quality local services across Kew.”
Crime and bail
In ParliamentAs Opposition Leader, has questioned the government on bail, repeat offenders and youth crime. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She is also committed to delivering better schools, safer communities and quality local services across Kew.”Victorian Liberal candidate profile
Housing and renting
In ParliamentA former shadow minister for home ownership. Has opposed new charges on housing development and criticised delays in building industry reform. Voted to let the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced in April 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentOpposed the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, citing concerns about the powers of the new Gellung Warl body, and spoke for the coalition on the apology to First Peoples. Voted against the bill. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentHas questioned the cost and financing of the Suburban Rail Loop and road maintenance funding. 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' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentVoted against the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentShadow Treasurer. Has criticised new and increased state taxes, including the emergency services levy, and asked the government to rule out further increases. Voted against the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill in 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
- Profile10 Nov 2026“In Parliament, Jess focuses on strengthening Victoria’s economy; backing small businesses, restoring responsible financial management, easing cost-of-living pressures, and creating the conditions for secure, well-paid jobs.”Victorian Liberal candidate profile
Health
In ParliamentHas contrasted state debt interest costs with surgery waiting lists and paramedic jobs. 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
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Also mentions
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She is also committed to delivering better schools, safer communities and quality local services across Kew.”Victorian Liberal candidate profile
Everyone standing in Kew District
- LIANG, Man Independent
- TORNEY, Sophie Independent
- CARTER, Jackie The Greens
- SUN, David Australian Labor Party
- LAIRD, David One Nation Victoria
- LINCOLNE, Samantha Victorian Socialists
- WILSON, Jess Liberal
- SEELEY, Ann Family First
- HALES, Juliet Animal Justice Party
- DAVIS, Finlay Independent
In ballot order.