Lizzie Blandthorn
Australian Labor Party candidate for Western Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently a member for Western Metropolitan Region, first elected in 2014.
- On the ballot as
- BLANDTHORN, Lizzie
- Ballot position
- Group E, 1st in group
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time, elected once
- Running against
- 42 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $2.2m
The Western Metropolitan Region, which elects five members.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Western Metropolitan Region as Australian Labor Party.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Western Metropolitan Region (upper house) as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch. Elected. Results
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Their record and what they're campaigning on
Lizzie Blandthorn 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. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Crime and bail
In ParliamentVoted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. As Minister for Children, has described work to reduce police contact with, and criminalisation of, children in residential care. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Housing and renting
In ParliamentMinister for Planning from June to December 2022. Voted for the Housing Statement Reform Bill 2024's rental, strata and planning changes. 1 vote, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentVoted for the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, spoke in support of it and moved its third reading in the Legislative Council. Has highlighted work with Aboriginal community controlled organisations on the care of Aboriginal children. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentVoted against a Greens motion to make public transport permanently free and more frequent. 1 vote
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
AI and technology
In ParliamentHas backed national age limits for social media, saying new rules should target the tech companies rather than parents. 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentVoted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. Spoke for the government on the 2023 gambling bill in the Legislative Council, defending mandatory overnight closure of pub and club gaming areas to reduce harm. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentVoted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill. As coordinating minister for the families department, has answered questions on delays to energy concession claims. 1 vote, 1 statement
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. As Minister for Children, has defended state funding for maternal and child health services as some regional councils withdraw from them. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Everyone standing in Western Metropolitan Region
- ROYAL, Mark Labour DLP
- SMITH, Arlene Labour DLP
- MENTA, Xavier Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- BERSON, Chana Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- CAMPBELL, Roshena Liberal
- LUU, Trung Liberal
- PATEL, Satish Liberal
- NARAYANAN, Shwetha Liberal
- MADUOK GENG, Daniel Liberal
- DEMANUELE, Anneke Victorian Socialists
- JORQUERA, Jorge Victorian Socialists
- SJODIN, Ella Victorian Socialists
- KELLY, Lucy Victorian Socialists
- MALONEY, Dean Victorian Socialists
- BLANDTHORN, Lizzie Australian Labor Party
- STITT, Ingrid Australian Labor Party
- LAM, Cuc Australian Labor Party
- IBRAHIM, Sara Australian Labor Party
- TRAVERS, Kim Australian Labor Party
- THIERY-LAI, Chris Australian Democrats
- KEENAN, Nigel Australian Democrats
- BILIC, Dennis Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- DAVIES, Susan Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- DEEMING, Moira Family First
- NEIL, Chris Family First
- KULKARNI, Pavitra Family First
- EMERSON, Mark Family First
- IKIREZI, Francine Family First
- HENDERSON, Brittney The Greens
- MCRAE MCLEOD, Isabella The Greens
- HEINS, Ebony The Greens
- HARDEN, Niall The Greens
- PATHANJALIMANOHARAR, Geetha The Greens
- SAINI, Raj The Republican
- SHAH, Zalak The Republican
- SARABJIT KAUR The Republican
- KULKARNI, Shubhangi The Republican
- LOPEZ, Fiona One Nation Victoria
- DOENSEN, Allan One Nation Victoria
- GARRA, Joe The West Party
- RAMESH, Sahana The West Party
- FARRELLY, Philip The West Party
- RAIZADA, Rakesh Independent
In ballot order.