Melissa Collins
Animal Justice Party candidate for Wendouree District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- COLLINS, Melissa
- Ballot position
- 6
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 6 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $79k
Wendouree in violet, within the Western Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Wendouree District as Animal Justice Party.
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
Melissa is a passionate advocate for animal welfare, environmental protection, and social justice. Her priorities include urgent action on climate change, stronger environmental safeguards, effective responses to family and domestic violence, and tackling homelessness through increased access to affordable, animal-friendly housing. Melissa is a dedicated voice for animals, and believes public policy should reflect compassion and responsibility.
An excerpt, word for word, from Animal Justice Party candidate profile, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.
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What they're campaigning on
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Their stated priorities
- “Her priorities include urgent action on climate change, stronger environmental safeguards, effective responses to family and domestic violence, and tackling homelessness through increased access to affordable, animal-friendly housing.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Her priorities include urgent action on climate change, stronger environmental safeguards, effective responses to family and domestic violence, and tackling homelessness through increased access to affordable, animal-friendly housing.”Animal Justice Party 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“Professionally, Melissa works as a Clinical Neuropsychologist, serving regional and rural Victorian communities and advocating for universal healthcare and improved access to mental health services.”Animal Justice Party candidate profile
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Her priorities include urgent action on climate change, stronger environmental safeguards, effective responses to family and domestic violence, and tackling homelessness through increased access to affordable, animal-friendly housing.”Animal Justice Party candidate profile
Everyone standing in Wendouree District
- ADDISON, Juliana Australian Labor Party
- ROBINSON, Stuart One Nation Victoria
- BYRNE, Ruth Family First
- MEAGHER, Chris Victorian Socialists
- RONAN, Gav Liberal
- COLLINS, Melissa Animal Justice Party
- BURNS, Ellen The Greens
In ballot order.