Mathew Hilakari
Australian Labor Party candidate for Point Cook District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Point Cook, first elected in 2022.
Point Cook in violet, within the Western Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Point Cook District as Australian Labor Party.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Point Cook District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 40.0% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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In their own words
Mathew was elected to Parliament in late 2022, with a priority to deliver improvements to our roads, transport, education and health facilities and services. He has sought to use his role since then to use the power of Government to deliver. The new Point Cook Community Hospital and Emergency Department at Werribee.
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
Mathew Hilakari 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.
Their stated priorities
- “Mathew was elected to Parliament in late 2022, with a priority to deliver improvements to our roads, transport, education and health facilities and services.”
Crime and bail
In ParliamentSupported the stricter bail laws of 2025, saying they put community safety first, and has pressed for progress on the new Point Cook police station. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Housing and renting
In ParliamentHas opposed extending the urban growth boundary to the RAAF base at Point Cook and argued that more housing growth should go to established suburbs near transport. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
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 ParliamentHas welcomed new traffic lights at Point Cook Road and Central Avenue and said a re-elected Labor government would duplicate Point Cook Road to Dunnings Road. Voted for the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Mathew was elected to Parliament in late 2022, with a priority to deliver improvements to our roads, transport, education and health facilities and services.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
AI and technology
In ParliamentVoted against letting the Greens' AI data centres moratorium bill be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentHas questioned the community benefits pokies venues claim in return for a tax discount, and backed the 4 am to 10 am closure of gaming areas. Voted for the pre-commitment and carded play bill for poker machines. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentHas backed the fair fuel plan and the energy upgrades program 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 supported free public dental clinics and the Health Safeguards bill. 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
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Mathew was elected to Parliament in late 2022, with a priority to deliver improvements to our roads, transport, education and health facilities and services.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Also mentions
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Mathew was elected to Parliament in late 2022, with a priority to deliver improvements to our roads, transport, education and health facilities and services.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Everyone standing in Point Cook District
- LAINE, Taylor Victorian Socialists
- GRECH, Mark The West Party
- KELLY, Paul Labour DLP
- HILAKARI, Mathew Australian Labor Party
- ALLE, Kirti The Republican
- KRISHNA PANDI, Ponraj The Greens
- MEURE, Keith Family First
- REDDY, Raja Liberal
- REID, Cameron One Nation Victoria
In ballot order.