Melina Bath
The Nationals candidate for Eastern Victoria Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently a member for Eastern Victoria Region, first elected in 2015.
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- On the ballot as
- BATH, Melina
- Ballot position
- Group C, 2nd in group
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time, elected once
- Running against
- 31 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $364k
The Eastern Victoria Region, which elects five members.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Eastern Victoria Region as The Nationals.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Eastern Victoria Region (upper house) as The Nationals. Elected. Results
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In their own words
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Their record and what they're campaigning on
Melina Bath 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.
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Their stated priorities
- “As the Member for Eastern Victoria I will advocate for local issues and continue to work hard to get a fair share of funding for local communities in areas like roads, education and healthcare.”
Crime and bail
In ParliamentHas raised rising car theft in Eastern Victoria and police vacancies, and said repeat offenders on bail had been let off too often. 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 pressed the government on social housing in the Latrobe Valley and rising homelessness in Gippsland. Voted against the Housing Statement Reform Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentShadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs since January 2025. Said the Liberals and Nationals would repeal the Statewide Treaty within 100 days if elected, and voted against the bill. 1 vote, 1 statement, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentHas raised the condition of regional roads and bus timetable changes in the Latrobe Valley. Voted against a Greens motion for permanently free public transport. 1 vote, 2 statements
- Website10 Nov 2026“As the Member for Eastern Victoria I will advocate for local issues and continue to work hard to get a fair share of funding for local communities in areas like roads, education and healthcare.”melinabath.com.au
AI and technology
In ParliamentNothing on the parliamentary record found in our review.
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentHas backed thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing in regional Victoria and sought opposition amendments to a 2026 racing bill. Voted against the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentHas said most Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund revenue goes to general government services rather than volunteers, and questioned land tax notices on Phillip Island. Voted against the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund bill. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentHas pressed the government on surgery waiting times for regional patients and did not oppose the 2026 nurse ratios bill. Voted against the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements
- Website10 Nov 2026“As the Member for Eastern Victoria I will advocate for local issues and continue to work hard to get a fair share of funding for local communities in areas like roads, education and healthcare.”melinabath.com.au
Also mentions
Education
- Website10 Nov 2026“As the Member for Eastern Victoria I will advocate for local issues and continue to work hard to get a fair share of funding for local communities in areas like roads, education and healthcare.”melinabath.com.au
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.