John Berger
Australian Labor Party candidate for Southern Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently a member for Southern Metropolitan Region, first elected in 2022.
Website: johnbergermp.com.auFacebookInstagram
- On the ballot as
- BERGER, John
- Ballot position
- Group A, 1st in group
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time, elected once
- Running against
- 30 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $2.2m
The Southern Metropolitan Region, which elects five members.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Southern Metropolitan Region as Australian Labor Party.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Southern Metropolitan Region (upper house) as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch. Elected. Results
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In their own words
Prior to entering Parliament, John was the Branch Secretary for the Transport Workers Union (Victoria/Tasmania) Branch.John was inspired to run for Parliament due to the transformational and bold policy achievements of the Andrews Labor Government.
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
John Berger 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 johnbergermp.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 ParliamentHas welcomed the government's youth crime measures, including more visible police and protective services officers and a violence reduction unit. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Housing and renting
In ParliamentHas supported the government's train and tram zone activity centres as a way to build more homes in established suburbs, and the redevelopment of public housing towers. Voted for the Housing Statement Reform Bill 2024's rental, strata and planning changes. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentSpoke in support of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 and voted for it. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentOpposed a Greens motion to make public transport permanently free, saying it would need large new taxes, while backing the temporary free and half-price fares. Opposed a crossbench motion on road conditions, pointing to government spending on road repair. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
AI and technology
In ParliamentSpoke in support of the 2023 Service Victoria bill, describing the app as a one-stop shop for government services. 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentSupported the 2024 pre-commitment and carded play bill as a way to reduce gambling harm. Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentHas highlighted the Victorian energy upgrades program as a way to cut household energy bills. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill in 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentHas welcomed new intensive care paramedics and ambulance investment, including the rebuilt Mount Waverley ambulance station. Voted for the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Everyone standing in Southern Metropolitan Region
- BERGER, John Australian Labor Party
- CRAWFORD, Louise Australian Labor Party
- WILLS, Virginia Australian Labor Party
- DOUCH, Gavin Australian Labor Party
- COLE, Philip Australian Labor Party
- JACKSON, Clive Australian Democrats
- BROADBRIDGE, Philip Australian Democrats
- PAWLACZEK, Zofia Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- HOWMAN, Ben Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- SANFORD, Aaron One Nation Victoria
- KAULENAS, Kristina One Nation Victoria
- FOREMAN, Jane Family First
- PATON, Tom Family First
- DAVIS, David Liberal
- CROZIER, Georgie Liberal
- BOFFA, Xavier Liberal
- BELL, Jamie Liberal
- PERERA, Jasmine Liberal
- HOLDER, Catherine Victorian Socialists
- WORSLEY, April Victorian Socialists
- TERRY, Bettina Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- BAIRD, Linda Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- ZMEGAC, Karla Labour DLP
- DEAN, Paul Labour DLP
- LOWE, Melissa Independent
- NESS, Jess Independent
- COPSEY, Katherine The Greens
- IAMPOLSKI, Rachel The Greens
- KISSUBI, Jeffrey The Greens
- SAMIOTIS, Kim The Greens
- WEAVER, Joshua The Greens
In ballot order.