Max Forward
Victorian Socialists candidate for Eastern Victoria Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- FORWARD, Max
- Ballot position
- Group A, 1st in group
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 31 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $22k
The Eastern Victoria Region, which elects five members.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Eastern Victoria Region as Victorian Socialists.
No earlier candidacy found. Covers Victorian state elections since 2022 (with by-elections) and federal elections in Victoria in 2022 and 2025, matched on name and party or electorate. A filled marker means elected. Council elections aren't included yet.
In their own words
Hi I’m Max. I’m proud to be running as the lead candidate for the Victorian Socialists in the Eastern Victoria region. I’ve been proud to call Warragul my home for the majority of my life.
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What they're campaigning on
Quoted word for word from Victorian Socialists candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “If elected in November, I will take on the big corporate interests that dominate politics and take up this fight every day for the people of Eastern Victoria, to improve access to housing, healthcare, and education, and more.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
- Profile10 Nov 2026“If elected in November, I will take on the big corporate interests that dominate politics and take up this fight every day for the people of Eastern Victoria, to improve access to housing, healthcare, and education, and more.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
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
- Profile10 Nov 2026“If elected in November, I will take on the big corporate interests that dominate politics and take up this fight every day for the people of Eastern Victoria, to improve access to housing, healthcare, and education, and more.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Also mentions
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“If elected in November, I will take on the big corporate interests that dominate politics and take up this fight every day for the people of Eastern Victoria, to improve access to housing, healthcare, and education, and more.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Everyone standing in Eastern Victoria Region
- FORWARD, Max Victorian Socialists
- EDWARDS, Dylan Victorian Socialists
- ESLER, Clay One Nation Victoria
- DAVISON, Neil One Nation Victoria
- DE WACHT, John One Nation Victoria
- HEATH, Renee Liberal
- BATH, Melina The Nationals
- GREEN, Matt Liberal
- BESANKO, Barry Liberal
- CLARK, Richard The Nationals
- BURRIDGE, Danielle Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- STARBUCK, Devon Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- WHITE, Khalif Labour DLP
- HAMMAN, Daniel Labour DLP
- JEGES, Helen Animal Justice Party
- WATERS, Philip Keith Geoffrey Animal Justice Party
- ERDOGAN, Enver Australian Labor Party
- QUINTANA, Leticia Australian Labor Party
- RYAN, Denise Australian Labor Party
- ROGERS, Ian Australian Labor Party
- MATHER, Ryan Australian Labor Party
- SMITH, Reade Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- MELDGAARD, Inge Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- BOURMAN, Jeff Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party Victoria
- MUIR, Kerrie-Anne Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party Victoria
- PITT, Ant Independent
- COXALL, Kate Independent
- MORGAN, Mat The Greens
- TURNBULL, Xero The Greens
- JOBE, Oliver The Greens
- CHAUHAN, Helen The Greens
- WATT, Phillip The Greens
In ballot order.