Lachie McKeeman
Independent candidate for Benambra District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
New campaign quotes added 12 Nov. What's changed
Website: drlachiemckeeman.com.auFacebookInstagramLinkedIn
- On the ballot as
- McKEEMAN, Lachie
- Ballot position
- 5
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 8 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- No party
Benambra in violet, within the Northern Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Benambra District as an independent.
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
Dr Lachie McKeeman is a rural GP and father of three who has lived in North East Victoria since 2013 and has settled in Wooragee with his family.
An excerpt, word for word, from Their campaign website, 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 Their campaign website and drlachiemckeeman.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “Strengthening our health system”
- “Fix our roads and infrastructure”
- “Unlocking more housing”
- “Make every home a safe home”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
- Website12 Nov 2026“Make it easier to build homes in regional Victoria.”drlachiemckeeman.com.au
- Website12 Nov 2026“Push for State Government funding for roads, water and other infrastructure needed to unlock housing developments.”drlachiemckeeman.com.au
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
- Website12 Nov 2026“Safe roads should be a basic standard, not an election promise.”drlachiemckeeman.com.au
- Website12 Nov 2026“Legislate clear road safety standards and hold contractors accountable when they fail to meet their obligations.”drlachiemckeeman.com.au
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
- Website12 Nov 2026“Securing a greenfield hospital and expanding our workforce.”drlachiemckeeman.com.au
- Website12 Nov 2026“Pause the current hospital plan, provide immediate modular facilities to ease pressure on staff and patients, and commit to a new hospital built for the needs of our region.”drlachiemckeeman.com.au
Also mentions
Integrity
- Website12 Nov 2026“End corruption and restore integrity”drlachiemckeeman.com.au
- Website12 Nov 2026“Get big money out of politics and give power back to Victorians - not special interests.”drlachiemckeeman.com.au
Everyone standing in Benambra District
- FUERY, Mike Animal Justice Party
- PARTON, Graham The Greens
- YOUNG, Oliver Australian Labor Party
- VANGALEN, Alex Victorian Socialists
- McKEEMAN, Lachie Independent
- MARTIN, Steve Liberal
- SHEPPARD, Kellie One Nation Victoria
- PEPPER, Evette Family First
- QUILTY, Tim Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
In ballot order.