John Lister
Australian Labor Party candidate for Werribee District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Werribee, first elected in 2025.
Website: johnlister.com.auFacebookInstagram
Werribee in violet, within the Western Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Werribee District as Australian Labor Party.
- 8 Feb 2025 · Werribee by-electionStood for Werribee District as Australian Labor Party, 28.9% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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In their own words
John Lister is a committed local who grew up in Werribee. He was school captain at MacKillop College, and has volunteered with many community groups. As a former school teacher, John saw firsthand the pressures affecting local families in Werribee. With your support, he can now work to help the whole community.
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 Lister 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 johnlister.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “He is a lifelong local who will fight for the community on the issues that matter most: community safety, cost of living, health, schools and local roads.”
Crime and bail
In ParliamentSupported the 2025 bail changes and has highlighted police reservists and protective services officers at Werribee stations. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Whether he is out on the truck as a volunteer firefighter or supporting paramedics and police, community safety is a priority for him.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“As someone who has worked with young people as a teacher, John knows there also needs to be work done to turn people away from a life of crime.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Housing and renting
In ParliamentHas backed the government's target of 800,000 new homes and criticised the opposition's housing plan for Melbourne's growth areas. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced in April 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Slashing stamp duty from off-the-plan apartments and townhouses will help more people like John get into their own home.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentSpoke in support of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, partly using words written by local students, and voted for it. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentHas sought longer trains on the Wyndham Vale line, more local bus services and an upgrade of Werribee station. 2 statements
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Labor is delivering the Wyndham Ring Road, a link that will join communities from Werribee’s west across to Tarneit.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
AI and technology
In ParliamentHas called for employers to be open about how they monitor workers, including those working from home. Voted against letting the Greens' AI data centres moratorium bill be introduced in August 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentSupported carded play and pre-commitment on poker machines, citing gambling harm seen in local families. Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentHas pointed to fuel price rules, the registration rebate and cheaper public transport as cost-of-living help. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund bill. 1 vote, 2 statements
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Cost of living relief such as Free Kinder and free public transport for under 18s is making a big difference for local families.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Health
In ParliamentSupported extending nurse-to-patient ratios and has spoken about the new emergency department at Werribee hospital. Voted against a reasoned amendment to withdraw the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements
- Profile10 Nov 2026“That’s why Labor is building a better Emergency Department and has opened the free Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Also mentions
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He is a lifelong local who will fight for the community on the issues that matter most: community safety, cost of living, health, schools and local roads.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Everyone standing in Werribee District
- HOPPER, Paul The West Party
- KUMAR, Tushar The Greens
- PATERAS, Paul One Nation Victoria
- CLARK, Reece Liberal
- EMERSON, Matt Family First
- LISTER, John Australian Labor Party
- ORCHARD, Jeremy Labour DLP
- MUNRO, Sue Victorian Socialists
- RAIZADA, Monica Sharma Independent
- KAYAGURLA, Sandhya The Republican
In ballot order.