Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Melissa Yuan

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

New campaign quotes added 13 Nov. What's changed

Website: melformerribek.vote

On the ballot as
YUAN, Melissa
Ballot position
8
Stood for Parliament
Not since 2022
Running against
7 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
No party

Brunswick in violet, within the Northern Metropolitan Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Brunswick 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

Elrin contacted me about embedded electricity networks and the challenges faced by residents and businesses locked into these arrangements, often with limited ability to choose their provider or secure competitive prices. The Labor Government introduced interim measures while a broader review was undertaken. I support the public release of that review’s findings and recommendations. Something went wrong.

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. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Their stated priorities

  1. “Stronger Democracy and Better Government”
  2. “Excellence in Education”
  3. “Protecting Our Environment”
  4. “Housing That Works for Communities”

Crime and bail

  • Website13 Nov 2026“Victoria must reform its restrictive and unsustainable bail system to relieve critical prison overcrowding, reduce fiscal strain, and realign with international legal standards.”melformerribek.vote
  • Website13 Nov 2026“Justice Reinvestment: A Smarter Approach to Youth Crime”melformerribek.vote

Housing and renting

  • Website13 Nov 2026“I support greater transparency in planning decisions, better-designed developments and housing solutions that respond to community needs while preserving the character and liveability of our neighbourhoods.”melformerribek.vote

Treaty and First Peoples

Not mentioned in what we read.

Transport and roads

  • Website13 Nov 2026“I support investment in accessible public transport, safer cycling infrastructure and transport planning that recognises the diverse needs of commuters, families, businesses and people with limited mobility.”melformerribek.vote
  • Website13 Nov 2026“Bring public transport back into public hands”melformerribek.vote

AI and technology

Not mentioned in what we read.

Gambling and racing

Not mentioned in what we read.

Cost of living

  • Website13 Nov 2026“They need government to lower the structural cost of housing, commuting, childcare and work.”melformerribek.vote

Health

  • Website13 Nov 2026“Reforming Australian Healthcare: A Community-First Blueprint”melformerribek.vote

Also mentions

Climate and environment

  • Website13 Nov 2026“I support practical environmental policies that improve biodiversity, expand urban greening, strengthen weed management and build climate resilience.”melformerribek.vote
  • Website13 Nov 2026“We need policies that reduce emissions while supporting workers, regional communities and industries through change.”melformerribek.vote

Education

  • Website13 Nov 2026“I want to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy for teachers, improve teacher retention, support high-quality classroom teaching and ensure funding is directed where it has the greatest impact on student learning.”melformerribek.vote

Integrity

  • Website13 Nov 2026“I will advocate for evidence-based policy, greater openness in decision making and stronger public engagement so that communities have confidence their voices are being heard.”melformerribek.vote

Everyone standing in Brunswick District

In ballot order.

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