Katie Hall
Australian Labor Party candidate for Footscray District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Footscray, first elected in 2018.
Website: katiehallmp.com.auFacebookInstagram
- On the ballot as
- HALL, Katie
- Ballot position
- 10
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time, elected once
- Running against
- 14 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $2.2m
Footscray in violet, within the Western Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Footscray District as Australian Labor Party.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Footscray District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 43.1% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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In their own words
Before entering Parliament, Katie worked in communications, media and community engagement. Those she worked for included Victoria Police's media unit, the Organ Donation Service (DonateLife), and several federal politicians. Katie loves Footscray and the strength and diversity of the community. She is passionate about social justice and fairness, and wants the best for the inner west.
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
Katie Hall 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 katiehallmp.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “Katie's vision for Victoria's future is to be a place of opportunity for future generations - progressive, creative and taking action on climate change.”
- “The areas of public policy that she is most passionate about include environment, climate change, planning and housing.”
Crime and bail
In ParliamentHas supported new offences for posting crimes on social media and raised community safety in Footscray. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Housing and renting
In ParliamentAs a parliamentary secretary for housing, has backed building more homes, including medium-density housing in activity centres, as the way to ease rents. Opposed and voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced in April 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
- Profile10 Nov 2026“The areas of public policy that she is most passionate about include environment, climate change, planning and housing.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
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 ParliamentSought truck curfews on inner-west roads and welcomed truck bans on local streets. Voted for the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
AI and technology
In ParliamentHas called for national guardrails on data centres and does not support their local expansion. 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 ParliamentAsked for a Footscray pokies venue to be referred to the gambling regulator. Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote, 1 statement
- Website10 Nov 2026“Sign my petition for the Minister to refer the Courthouse Hotel to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission”katiehallmp.com.au
Cost of living
In ParliamentHas pointed to free public transport for young people, free kinder and the school saving bonus as cost-of-living measures. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund bill. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentHas spoken about the new Footscray Hospital and sought support for a mental health and homelessness response in central Footscray. 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
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Katie's vision for Victoria's future is to be a place of opportunity for future generations - progressive, creative and taking action on climate change.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“The areas of public policy that she is most passionate about include environment, climate change, planning and housing.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Everyone standing in Footscray District
- DINH, Hai Independent
- PEREYRA, Elena The Greens
- NGUYEN, Minh Quan The West Party
- FELATE, Andualem The Republican
- HESS, Kristina I'm Voting to Avoid the Fine
- LOPEZ, Alexander One Nation Victoria
- LEWIS, Daniel Free Palestine
- IBRAHIM, Marcus Independent
- FLORES, Ana Family First
- HALL, Katie Australian Labor Party
- MARSH, Jess Independent
- CALDER, Daryle Climate Action Now
- CUMMING, Catherine Independent
- CHANG, Tim Liberal
- DUFF, Jasmine Victorian Socialists
In ballot order.