Meng Heang Tak
Australian Labor Party candidate for Clarinda District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Clarinda, first elected in 2018.
Website: mengheangtak.org.auFacebookInstagram
Clarinda in violet, within the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Clarinda District as Australian Labor Party.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Clarinda District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 45.5% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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In their own words
Known as Heang by his friends, Heang is a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria, representing the District of Clarinda. He was elected in November 2018. Heang lives in the Clarinda District with his wife and three children.
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
Meng Heang Tak 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. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Crime and bail
In ParliamentHas spoken in support of the government's bail and youth crime bills, citing community safety concerns in Clarinda. 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 supported building regulation reform and the renting taskforce's inspections in Clayton. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (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 and voted for it. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentHas sought updates on Suburban Rail Loop works in the electorate. Voted for the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
AI and technology
In ParliamentVoted against letting the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentHas spoken in support of gambling harm minimisation bills. Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentHas raised cost-of-living pressures in Clarinda and the car registration refund. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentHas raised public health services in Clayton South and the Monash Medical Centre expansion. Voted against a reasoned amendment to withdraw the Health Safeguards bill for redrafting (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Everyone standing in Clarinda District
- ROCHE, Liam Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- BOYD-EEDLE, Conor The Greens
- TAK, Meng Heang Australian Labor Party
- MESSAGE, Kit Victorian Socialists
- WHITE, Caroline Independent
- BAIN, Gavin One Nation Victoria
- PAGANIS, John Liberal
In ballot order.