Jim Penman
Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats) candidate for Northcote District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- PENMAN, Jim
- Ballot position
- 2
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 9 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $2k
Northcote in violet, within the Northern Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Northcote District as Libertarian (formerly Liberal 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
Jim Penman is the founder of Jim's Group, which grew from a single lawn mowing round in suburban Melbourne into a network of more than 5,500 small businesses. Now he's standing as the Libertarian candidate for Northcote.
An excerpt, word for word, from Libertarian Party 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 Libertarian Party candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “Jim believes cutting government red tape is the key to making housing affordable again.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Jim believes cutting government red tape is the key to making housing affordable again.”Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Jim joined the Libertarian Party because it's the one serious party committed to properly reforming zoning restrictions, which he says double the cost of housing and push up rents for everyone.”Libertarian Party candidate profile
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Instead, the State Government keeps piling up debt on projects like the Suburban Rail Loop, money Jim says Victorians could put to much better use.”Libertarian 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
Not mentioned in what we read.
Everyone standing in Northcote District
- CIMBARO, Richard Family First
- PENMAN, Jim Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- LARKIN, Kath Victorian Socialists
- PILLEY, Clive I'm Voting to Avoid the Fine
- HILLMAN, Ian Independent
- BRADBURY, Christopher One Nation Victoria
- AWAD, Lynda Liberal
- THEOPHANOUS, Kat Australian Labor Party
- KAFEL, Hannah Free Palestine
- GOME, Campbell The Greens
In ballot order.