Jessica McAuliffe
Animal Justice Party candidate for Gippsland South District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- McAULIFFE, Jessica
- Ballot position
- 2
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time
- Running against
- 6 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $79k
Gippsland South in violet, within the Eastern Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Gippsland South District as Animal Justice Party.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Morwell District as Animal Justice Party, 1.6% of first preferences. Not elected. Results
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In their own words
Jess grew up in Korumburra, Gippsland South and began her legal career as a Legal Secretary in 2008. For the past 18 years, she has worked closely with people facing some of the most difficult and uncertain moments in their lives.
An excerpt, word for word, from Animal Justice Party candidate profile, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.
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What they're campaigning on
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Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She is passionate about the issues affecting regional communities, including housing affordability, access to health and mental health services, public transport, education, and practical climate and environmental action.”Animal Justice Party candidate profile
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She is passionate about the issues affecting regional communities, including housing affordability, access to health and mental health services, public transport, education, and practical climate and environmental action.”Animal Justice Party candidate profile
AI and technology
Not mentioned in what we read.
Gambling and racing
Not mentioned in what we read.
Cost of living
Not mentioned in what we read.
Health
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She is passionate about the issues affecting regional communities, including housing affordability, access to health and mental health services, public transport, education, and practical climate and environmental action.”Animal Justice Party candidate profile
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She is passionate about the issues affecting regional communities, including housing affordability, access to health and mental health services, public transport, education, and practical climate and environmental action.”Animal Justice Party candidate profile
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She is passionate about the issues affecting regional communities, including housing affordability, access to health and mental health services, public transport, education, and practical climate and environmental action.”Animal Justice Party candidate profile
Everyone standing in Gippsland South District
- BARRY-MACAULAY, Amy Australian Labor Party
- McAULIFFE, Jessica Animal Justice Party
- O'BRIEN, Danny The Nationals
- SCHUHMANN, Phillip Independent
- EVANS, Zave The Greens
- McGENNISKEN, Lachie Victorian Socialists
- WILKIE, Bianca One Nation Victoria
In ballot order.