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Matthew Kirwan
The Greens candidate for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- KIRWAN, Matthew
- Ballot position
- Group H, 1st in group
- Stood for Parliament
- 3 times
- Running against
- 34 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $475k
The South-Eastern Metropolitan Region, which elects five members.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region as The Greens.
- 3 May 2025 · federal electionStood for the federal seat of Isaacs as The Greens, 13.6% of first preferences. Not elected. Results
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Dandenong District as Australian Greens, 8.1% of first preferences. Not elected. Results
- 21 May 2022 · federal electionStood for the federal seat of Bruce as The Greens, 9.3% of first preferences. Not elected. Results
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In their own words
I’ve lived in Melbourne’s south-east all my life. As a public policy professional, community activist and former Greens local councillor, I’ve spent years working on the issues that matter to our community like housing affordability, climate resilience and protecting public services. Working on those issues with members of the community like you.
An excerpt, word for word, from Australian Greens Victoria 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 Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “As a public policy professional, community activist and former Greens local councillor, I’ve spent years working on the issues that matter to our community like housing affordability, climate resilience and protecting public services.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
- Profile9 Nov 2026“Across the region, families are struggling with unaffordable housing, underfunded schools, and a public health system in decline.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
- Profile9 Nov 2026“As a public policy professional, community activist and former Greens local councillor, I’ve spent years working on the issues that matter to our community like housing affordability, climate resilience and protecting public services.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
- Profile9 Nov 2026“Meanwhile we have a State Government that is not acting on issues in the south-east including lack of public transport, gambling harm and the erosion of our green wedge.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
AI and technology
Not mentioned in what we read.
Gambling and racing
- Profile9 Nov 2026“Meanwhile we have a State Government that is not acting on issues in the south-east including lack of public transport, gambling harm and the erosion of our green wedge.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Cost of living
Not mentioned in what we read.
Health
- Profile9 Nov 2026“Across the region, families are struggling with unaffordable housing, underfunded schools, and a public health system in decline.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Profile9 Nov 2026“As a public policy professional, community activist and former Greens local councillor, I’ve spent years working on the issues that matter to our community like housing affordability, climate resilience and protecting public services.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Education
- Profile9 Nov 2026“Across the region, families are struggling with unaffordable housing, underfunded schools, and a public health system in decline.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Everyone standing in South-Eastern Metropolitan Region
- HARKIN, Colleen One Nation Victoria
- GODDARD, Geoff One Nation Victoria
- PANETTA, Leo One Nation Victoria
- WILDE, Milton Christian Alliance Party – Reform AU
- WILDE, Leanne Christian Alliance Party – Reform AU
- COLLIE, Gary Citizens Party
- BENNETT, Russell Citizens Party
- TARLAMIS, Lee Australian Labor Party
- GALEA, Michael Australian Labor Party
- RAM, Moti Australian Labor Party
- PAK, Soheang Australian Labor Party
- TRAN, Thanh Van Australian Labor Party
- CVETKOVA, Kelly Victorian Socialists
- HOPPER, Keeley Victorian Socialists
- PAYNE, Rachel Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- DENHAM, Gregory Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- HOULT, Brandon Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- BRADY, Ann-Marie Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- KIRWAN, Matthew The Greens
- WILLOUGHBY, Louisa The Greens
- VON HAGT, Samantha The Greens
- KENT, Amelia The Greens
- HARDY, Jayden The Greens
- LIMBRICK, David Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- VANDERMEER, Will Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- MCKENZIE, Heath Australian Democrats
- MOREL, Jacqui Australian Democrats
- PEASE, Phillip Liberal
- HERMANS, Ann-Marie Liberal
- FENNER, Scott Liberal
- FERNANDEZ, Marcus Liberal
- VIPINKUMAR, Salini Liberal
- ZMEGAC, Andrew Labour DLP
- MARSH, Scott Labour DLP
- ABEYSINGHE, Susantha Independent
In ballot order.
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