Katherine Copsey
The Greens 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.
- On the ballot as
- COPSEY, Katherine
- Ballot position
- Group K, 1st in group
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time, elected once
- Running against
- 30 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $475k
The Southern Metropolitan Region, which elects five members.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Southern Metropolitan Region as The Greens.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Southern Metropolitan Region (upper house) as Australian Greens. Elected. Results
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In their own words
Hi, I'm Katherine Copsey. A former planning environment lawyer and local Councillor and Deputy Mayor for the City of Port Phillip from 2016-2022, I’m passionate about supporting sustainable and equitable outcomes for communities in the inner south.
An excerpt, word for word, from Australian Greens Victoria 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
Katherine Copsey 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 Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Crime and bail
In ParliamentVoted against the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025, saying the Greens opposed it and calling for Poccum's law instead. Has questioned the government about people on remand being held in police cells after the bail changes. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Housing and renting
In ParliamentVoted for the 2024 rental and planning reform bill. Has called for more public housing and raised residents' concerns about the government's plans for public housing towers. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentVoted for and spoke in support of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentMoved and voted for a Greens motion calling for permanently free and frequent public transport, funded by taxing major banks and big corporations. Has called for more frequent buses and asked about electrifying V/Line services. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
AI and technology
In ParliamentSupports a moratorium on new data centres built for AI until safeguards are in place, including 100 per cent renewable energy and strict environment and water standards. 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentVoted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. Has pressed the gaming minister on record poker machine losses and delays to carded play, and opposed the 2026 racing governance bill. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentVoted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill in 2025. Has argued that renewable energy and new transmission will lower power bills and that new gas projects will raise them. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentVoted for the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025. Has called for VicHealth to stay independent and for prison health care to move from corrections to the health system. 1 vote, 2 statements
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.