Kate Hands
Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats) candidate for Pakenham District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- HANDS, Kate
- Ballot position
- 3
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 9 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $2k
Pakenham in violet, within the Eastern Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Pakenham 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
I’ve lived in the Pakenham/Cardinia area for over 20 years. I moved here with my young family when we bought our first house, and we’ve built our lives here. I’ve raised three children here, worked here, run small businesses here and always been involved in the community in all sorts of ways.
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
- “I want to see government get back to doing the basics well, stop wasting money, ease the pressure on families and businesses, and give our community a fair go.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
Not mentioned in what we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
Not mentioned in what we read.
AI and technology
Not mentioned in what we read.
Gambling and racing
Not mentioned in what we read.
Cost of living
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I want to see government get back to doing the basics well, stop wasting money, ease the pressure on families and businesses, and give our community a fair go.”Libertarian Party candidate profile
Health
Not mentioned in what we read.
Also mentions
Integrity
- Profile10 Nov 2026“No spin, no games, no corruption.”Libertarian Party candidate profile
Everyone standing in Pakenham District
- HAMALAINEN, Jesse Labour DLP
- FRENCH, Raymond Independent
- HANDS, Kate Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- OGDEN, Lucas Independent
- GRIGG, Stephanie Victorian Socialists
- SOLIVEN, Alessandra Australian Labor Party
- DYSON, Radmila Liberal
- YAWARI, Nasser The Greens
- PICKERING, Warren One Nation Victoria
- DAVIES, Stephanie Independent
In ballot order.