Melissa Horne
Australian Labor Party candidate for Williamstown District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Williamstown, first elected in 2018.
New campaign quotes added 13 Nov. What's changed
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- On the ballot as
- HORNE, Melissa
- Ballot position
- 7
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time, elected once
- Running against
- 8 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $2.2m
Williamstown in violet, within the Western Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Williamstown District as Australian Labor Party.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Williamstown District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 41.5% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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In their own words
Melissa Horne has worked in senior levels of government and the corporate sector. She has extensive experience in communications and stakeholder relations, particularly in the transport sector. Her experience also includes community advocacy work including helping secure a new public high school in the inner west.
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
Melissa Horne 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 melissahornemp.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “The priorities Melissa has for her community are making sure all kids have access to a world class education, improving air quality in the inner west, increasing and expanding green spaces in our suburbs, and supporting good, local jobs.”
Crime and bail
In ParliamentAs a minister, announced legislation for workplace protection orders to ban people who abuse retail, hospitality and transport workers. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Housing and renting
In ParliamentAs Minister for Local Government, said councils and the state must work together to unlock housing supply, and has welcomed new social housing in Williamstown. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced in April 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentSpoke in support of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, drawing on local truth-telling history in Williamstown, and voted for it. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentMinister for Roads and Road Safety from 2022 to 2026 and Minister for Ports and Freight since 2018. Has pointed to a road repair program focused on regional roads and introduced laws to expand point-to-point speed cameras. Voted for the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
AI and technology
In ParliamentHas said a proposed Spotswood data centre should not be approved without rules on emissions, noise, fuel storage, and power and water use. Voted against letting the Greens' AI data centres moratorium bill be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentAs gaming minister, introduced laws for mandatory carded play and pre-commitment on poker machines and to fold the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation into government. Voted for the pre-commitment and carded play bill. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentAs roads minister, pointed to free car registration for apprentices and other registration discounts as cost-of-living relief. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund bill. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentMinister for Health Infrastructure from 2024 to 2026. Has pointed to new and expanded hospitals in Melbourne's west and introduced changes to nurse and midwife ratio laws. Voted against a reasoned amendment to withdraw the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
- Profile13 Nov 2026“The areas of public policy that she is most passionate about are education, reforming our mental health system and mitigating the effects of climate change.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Profile13 Nov 2026“The priorities Melissa has for her community are making sure all kids have access to a world class education, improving air quality in the inner west, increasing and expanding green spaces in our suburbs, and supporting good, local jobs.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
- Profile13 Nov 2026“The areas of public policy that she is most passionate about are education, reforming our mental health system and mitigating the effects of climate change.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Education
- Profile13 Nov 2026“The priorities Melissa has for her community are making sure all kids have access to a world class education, improving air quality in the inner west, increasing and expanding green spaces in our suburbs, and supporting good, local jobs.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
- Profile13 Nov 2026“The areas of public policy that she is most passionate about are education, reforming our mental health system and mitigating the effects of climate change.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
Everyone standing in Williamstown District
- MARTIN, Oskar Victorian Socialists
- HOCKING, Ben The Greens
- O'REGAN, Bruce Family First
- LOUGHNAN, Catherine One Nation Victoria
- YARRA, Sagar Reddy The Republican
- GANNON, Gill The West Party
- HORNE, Melissa Australian Labor Party
- BRIFFA, Tony Independent
- LINDEMANN, Paul Liberal · endorsement withdrawn
In ballot order.