Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Melissa Murphy-Webster

Independent candidate for Bundoora District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.

Website: melissamurphywebster.com.auLinkedInFacebookInstagram

On the ballot as
MURPHY-WEBSTER, Melissa
Ballot position
1
Stood for Parliament
Not since 2022
Running against
7 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
No party

Bundoora in violet, within the North-Eastern Metropolitan Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Bundoora District as an independent.

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

I’m a local business owner and community advocate who cares about the future of our community. Having lived and worked locally for 20 years, I’ve seen first hand how our local concerns often go unheard and unaddressed.

An excerpt, word for word, from Their campaign website, 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 Their campaign website and melissamurphywebster.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Their stated priorities

  1. “I’m committed to supporting all residents and local businesses, genuine environmental and animal protection, and helping build a community where everyone has the opportunity to do well.”
  2. “I will oppose any new taxes or tax increases.”
  3. “If elected, I will advocate strongly for Victorian businesses — pushing back against excessive taxation, unnecessary red tape and government overreach, and fighting for safer communities where businesses and their staff can thrive.”
  4. “I will remain completely independent, making my priority you, the resident, rather than a political party.”

Crime and bail

  • Website10 Nov 2026“I support clearer “Castle Law” protections for Victorians.”melissamurphywebster.com.au
  • Website10 Nov 2026“You should not have to retreat in your own home, and the law should recognise the difference between a homeowner defending their family and an intruder committing a crime.”melissamurphywebster.com.au

Housing and renting

  • Website10 Nov 2026“I will advocate for smarter use of public money to assist in providing ongoing funding for outreach services to better support people experiencing homelessness in the community.”melissamurphywebster.com.au
  • Website10 Nov 2026“I would like to see government facilities work with on the ground outreach services to provide basic overnight spaces.”melissamurphywebster.com.au

Treaty and First Peoples

Not mentioned in what we read.

Transport and roads

  • Website10 Nov 2026“I will advocate to have Watsonia Station upgraded at the same time as a suitable carpark is built; to address accessibility issues and better integrate the station with the local shopping precinct .”melissamurphywebster.com.au
  • Website10 Nov 2026“I will support an appropriate ban for safer roads, less noise, cleaner air and fewer through-trucks.”melissamurphywebster.com.au

AI and technology

Not mentioned in what we read.

Gambling and racing

Not mentioned in what we read.

Cost of living

Health

Not mentioned in what we read.

Also mentions

Climate and environment

  • Website10 Nov 2026“I’ll ensure transparent, responsible, and genuine sustainable development and procurement while maintaining the character of the area.”melissamurphywebster.com.au
  • Website10 Nov 2026“I will advocate for expanding Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) and removing the State Government mandate requiring households to implement an additional bin.”melissamurphywebster.com.au

Everyone standing in Bundoora District

In ballot order.

How this page is made. Names, parties and ballot positions are from the VEC's official list. Bios and campaign quotes are copied word for word from the candidate's party profile or their own website, and each links to its source: we don't summarise or rate what they say. The issues are the same ones used for sitting members' records, so candidates can be compared on equal terms. Election history comes from official VEC and AEC results. Donations are as published on VEC Disclosures.