Karen Hocking
Victorian Socialists candidate for Shepparton District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- HOCKING, Karen
- Ballot position
- 4
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time
- Running against
- 8 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $22k
Shepparton in violet, within the Northern Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Shepparton District as Victorian Socialists.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Northern Victoria Region (upper house) as Victorian Socialists. Not elected. Results
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In their own words
Issues such as housing, healthcare, education, public transport, and climate change must be addressed with a real vision for change. In parliament, that’s what I’d fight for every day. Hi, I’m Karen and I’m running in the state election as the Victorian Socialists candidate for Shepparton.
An excerpt, word for word, from Victorian Socialists 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 Victorian Socialists candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “Issues such as housing, healthcare, education, public transport, and climate change must be addressed with a real vision for change and the needs of working-class people must be prioritised over the profits of big business and corporations.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Issues such as housing, healthcare, education, public transport, and climate change must be addressed with a real vision for change and the needs of working-class people must be prioritised over the profits of big business and corporations.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
- Profile10 Nov 2026“We need a bus service that offers a viable alternative to driving and is free.”Victorian Socialists 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“Healthcare, including quality aged care and disability services should be free and accessible for everyone.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Profile10 Nov 2026“We must work towards transitioning to renewable energy and make it affordable for everyone before it’s too late to save our planet.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Issues such as housing, healthcare, education, public transport, and climate change must be addressed with a real vision for change and the needs of working-class people must be prioritised over the profits of big business and corporations.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Everyone standing in Shepparton District
- SALI, Shane The Nationals
- WHITE, Alison Family First
- VERNEY, Grace The Greens
- HOCKING, Karen Victorian Socialists
- COSTA, Lou Independent
- FIN, Cayla Australian Labor Party
- BRYANT, Phillip One Nation Victoria
- MURPHY-GINGER, Faith Animal Justice Party
- VARKEY, Johnson Independent
In ballot order.