Matt Fregon
Australian Labor Party candidate for Ashwood District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Ashwood, first elected in 2018.
Website: mattfregon.com.auFacebookInstagram
Ashwood in violet, within the Southern Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Ashwood District as Australian Labor Party.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Ashwood District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 40.3% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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In their own words
Matt was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2018.
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
Matt Fregon 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 mattfregon.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “I'm working hard to improve local education, build infrastructure, and bring more jobs to our community.”
Crime and bail
In ParliamentVoted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. Spoke in support of the Youth Justice Bill 2024, describing youth justice as an area that needs balance. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Housing and renting
In ParliamentVoted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote). Has argued that more housing supply is the main state lever on affordability and has pushed for renewed social housing in Ashwood. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentVoted for and spoke in support of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentSupports the Suburban Rail Loop and has questioned the cost of pausing works at the Burwood site, as proposed by others. 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
AI and technology
In ParliamentHas said investment in AI must be weighed against its costs, backing expectations that data centres use renewable energy, use grey water or other alternatives and not be close to homes, and has supported protecting school staff from online harm. Voted against letting the Greens' AI data centres moratorium bill be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentVoted for the 2024 bill for poker machine pre-commitment limits and carded play. Has raised concerns that loot boxes in video games teach young people to gamble. 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 in 2025. Has said household electrification programs such as Solar Homes and Victorian Energy Upgrades help people save money. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentVoted against a reasoned amendment that would have stalled the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025 (a procedural vote). Supported the 2025 nurse and midwife ratios bill and has asked about the Smile Squad school dental program. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Also mentions
Education
- Website10 Nov 2026“I'm working hard to improve local education, build infrastructure, and bring more jobs to our community.”mattfregon.com.au
Everyone standing in Ashwood District
- UWIMANA, Enid Family First
- RANDALL, Tim The Greens
- FREGON, Matt Australian Labor Party
- VAN DER EYNDEN, Jacob Victorian Socialists
- ZOGRAPHOS, Theo Liberal
- JOSHI, Hitendra K. Independent
- MITCHELL, Steven One Nation Victoria
In ballot order.