Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Matt Emerson

Family First candidate for Werribee District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.

On the ballot as
EMERSON, Matt
Ballot position
5
Stood for Parliament
3 times
Running against
9 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$16k

Werribee in violet, within the Western Metropolitan Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Werribee District as Family First.
  2. 3 May 2025 · federal electionStood for the federal seat of Lalor as Family First, 4.4% of first preferences. Not elected. Results (listed as EMERSON, Matthew)
  3. 8 Feb 2025 · Werribee by-electionStood for Werribee District as Family First Victoria, 4.3% of first preferences. Not elected. Results (listed as EMERSON, Matthew)
  4. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Werribee District as Family First Victoria, 2.5% of first preferences. Not elected. Results (listed as EMERSON, Matthew)

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In their own words

Matt Emerson is a dedicated advocate for Family First values, with a career marked by impactful roles in business operations and a steadfast commitment to strengthening families and communities.

An excerpt, word for word, from Family First candidate profile, 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 Family First candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Their stated priorities

  1. “Matt, is motivated by a vision of an Australia where families are respected as the cornerstone of society, where parenting is regarded as important, and where parents are given the authority to make the majority of decisions regarding their children's education and welfare.”

Crime and bail

Not mentioned in what we read.

Housing and renting

Not mentioned in what we read.

Treaty and First Peoples

Not mentioned in what we read.

Transport and roads

Not mentioned in what we read.

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

Not mentioned in what we read.

Also mentions

Education

  • Profile10 Nov 2026“Matt, is motivated by a vision of an Australia where families are respected as the cornerstone of society, where parenting is regarded as important, and where parents are given the authority to make the majority of decisions regarding their children's education and welfare.”Family First candidate profile

Everyone standing in Werribee 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. 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.