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Martha Haylett

Australian Labor Party candidate for Ripon District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Ripon, first elected in 2022.

New campaign quotes added 13 Nov. What's changed

Website: marthahaylett.com.auFacebookInstagram

On the ballot as
HAYLETT, Martha
Ballot position
8
Stood for Parliament
1 time, elected once
Running against
11 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$2.2m

Ripon in violet, within the Western Victoria Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Ripon District as Australian Labor Party.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Ripon District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 38.5% of first preferences. Elected. Results

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In their own words

Prior to entering Parliament, Martha spent her working life delivering affordable housing, employment support and better transport for rural and regional Victorians. Whilst working in the housing sector, she led successful grassroots campaigns for more social and affordable housing across Victoria that culminated in the Victorian Government's $5.3 billion Big Housing Build project.

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

Martha Haylett 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 marthahaylett.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Their stated priorities

  1. “The main passions and priorities Martha has as a member of Parliament are to work hard to protect and strengthen the rural and regional healthcare system.”
  2. “Martha is passionate about building more affordable housing and expanding access to mental health services across the regions.”
  3. “Her priorities also include growing opportunities for young people, strengthening education and employment outcomes, and fixing roads across the Ripon electorate.”

Crime and bail

In ParliamentHas backed the government's bail and corrections bills and raised local crime concerns in Creswick. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Housing and renting

In ParliamentHas raised the shortage of rental and worker housing in Ripon and welcomed state funding for regional worker homes. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning
  • Profile13 Nov 2026“Martha is passionate about building more affordable housing and expanding access to mental health services across the regions.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Treaty and First Peoples

In ParliamentSpoke in support of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 and the Yoorrook Justice Commission's work, and voted for the bill. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Transport and roads

In ParliamentHas asked for repairs to state-managed roads across Ripon and given a commitment that VicRoads services will stay in Maryborough. 2 statements

Campaigning
  • Profile13 Nov 2026“Her priorities also include growing opportunities for young people, strengthening education and employment outcomes, and fixing roads across the Ripon electorate.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

AI and technology

In ParliamentHas asked the Planning Minister not to approve a proposed data centre at Miners Rest without community consultation. Voted against letting the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Gambling and racing

In ParliamentHas welcomed state funding for local racing clubs. Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Cost of living

In ParliamentHas promoted the state's $250 power saving bonus to Ripon households. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill in 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Health

In ParliamentHas pointed to the redeveloped Maryborough hospital and spoke in support of better nurse and midwife ratios. Voted against a reasoned amendment to withdraw and redraft the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning
  • Profile13 Nov 2026“The main passions and priorities Martha has as a member of Parliament are to work hard to protect and strengthen the rural and regional healthcare system.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
  • Profile13 Nov 2026“Martha is passionate about building more affordable housing and expanding access to mental health services across the regions.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Also mentions

Education

  • Profile13 Nov 2026“Her priorities also include growing opportunities for young people, strengthening education and employment outcomes, and fixing roads across the Ripon electorate.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Everyone standing in Ripon District

In ballot order.

How this page is made. Names, parties and ballot positions are from the VEC's official list. Bios and campaign quotes are copied word for word from the candidate's party profile or their own website, and each links to its source: we don't summarise or rate what they say. For sitting members, the record in Parliament is the summary from their member page, where every vote, statement and portfolio behind it is listed with its source. The issues are the same ones used for sitting members' records, so candidates can be compared on equal terms. Election history comes from official VEC and AEC results. Donations are as published on VEC Disclosures.