Josh Bull
Australian Labor Party candidate for Sunbury District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Sunbury, first elected in 2014.
Website: joshbull.com.auFacebookInstagram
- On the ballot as
- BULL, Josh
- Ballot position
- 5
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time, elected once
- Running against
- 10 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $2.2m
Sunbury in violet, within the Western Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Sunbury District as Australian Labor Party.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Sunbury District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 43.1% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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In their own words
Josh was born in Sunbury after his parents moved to the growing town in the late 1970's. He attended school locally and started his working life in Sunbury. Josh undertook and completed a double degree in Science and Education at Deakin University and has worked as a teacher and environmental educator.
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
Josh Bull 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 joshbull.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 backed the machete sales ban and giving Victoria Police the powers and resources they need. 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 backed planning reforms to speed up approvals and add housing supply. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement
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 ParliamentHas held parliamentary secretary roles for transport and roads since 2022. Has welcomed level crossing removals in Diggers Rest and the Metro Tunnel opening. Voted for the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Josh believes deeply in fighting for equality, fairness, social justice, world class education and better health and transport services.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
AI and technology
In ParliamentHas said laws must respond when social media and devices are used to cause harm. Voted against letting the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentSupported a 2025 casino bill implementing royal commission recommendations and pointed to existing poker machine harm reforms. 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 ParliamentParliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer since April 2026. Has spoken about driving down energy prices through more supply. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill in 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentHas supported nurse and midwife ratios and local community health services, including Labor's free dental clinic pledge. Voted against 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
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Josh believes deeply in fighting for equality, fairness, social justice, world class education and better health and transport services.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Also mentions
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Josh believes deeply in fighting for equality, fairness, social justice, world class education and better health and transport services.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
- Website10 Nov 2026“Over $11M for significant upgrades at Kismet Park Primary School, including a new STEAM and administration facility for almost 500 students from Prep to Year 6.”joshbull.com.au
Everyone standing in Sunbury District
- BREMNER, Adam Victorian Socialists
- DABROWSKI, Elita One Nation Victoria
- VINE, Geoff The West Party
- COTTOM, Simmone Liberal
- BULL, Josh Australian Labor Party
- MOHR, Rohanna Animal Justice Party
- BETHI, Bhasker Reddy The Republican
- STAFFORD, John Labour DLP
- MEDCRAFT, Steve Jack Independent
- GRANGER-BROWN, Lauren The Greens
- BATRES, Elmer Family First
In ballot order.