Michael Galea
Australian Labor Party candidate for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently a member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region, first elected in 2022.
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- On the ballot as
- GALEA, Michael
- Ballot position
- Group D, 2nd in group
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time, elected once
- Running against
- 34 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $2.2m
The South-Eastern Metropolitan Region, which elects five members.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region as Australian Labor Party.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region (upper house) as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch. Elected. Results
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
Michael was elected at the 2022 election.
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
Michael Galea 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 linktr.ee. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Crime and bail
In ParliamentHas backed the government's police reservists bill and the extension of protective services officers in south-east shopping centres. 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 the government's planning reforms, including activity centres, as a way to increase housing supply, and welcomed new social housing in Greater Dandenong. Voted for the Housing Statement Reform Bill 2024's rental, strata and planning changes. 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. Has defended the role of Aboriginal community controlled organisations in child protection. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentHas supported bus service reforms in Casey and the south-east and road upgrades around Berwick. Voted against a Greens motion to make public transport permanently free and more frequent. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
AI and technology
In ParliamentSpoke in favour of the 2023 Service Victoria bill to expand digital government services. 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentSupported the 2024 pre-commitment and carded play bill as a step to reduce gambling harm, and has backed the Murphy report's recommendations on sports betting advertising. Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentHas highlighted the government's vehicle registration rebate as cost-of-living help for south-east households. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill in 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentHas welcomed hospital expansions serving the south-east, including the Casey Hospital emergency department and the Angliss Hospital. Voted for the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Everyone standing in South-Eastern Metropolitan Region
- HARKIN, Colleen One Nation Victoria
- GODDARD, Geoff One Nation Victoria
- PANETTA, Leo One Nation Victoria
- WILDE, Milton Christian Alliance Party – Reform AU
- WILDE, Leanne Christian Alliance Party – Reform AU
- COLLIE, Gary Citizens Party
- BENNETT, Russell Citizens Party
- TARLAMIS, Lee Australian Labor Party
- GALEA, Michael Australian Labor Party
- RAM, Moti Australian Labor Party
- PAK, Soheang Australian Labor Party
- TRAN, Thanh Van Australian Labor Party
- CVETKOVA, Kelly Victorian Socialists
- HOPPER, Keeley Victorian Socialists
- PAYNE, Rachel Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- DENHAM, Gregory Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- HOULT, Brandon Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- BRADY, Ann-Marie Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- KIRWAN, Matthew The Greens
- WILLOUGHBY, Louisa The Greens
- VON HAGT, Samantha The Greens
- KENT, Amelia The Greens
- HARDY, Jayden The Greens
- LIMBRICK, David Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- VANDERMEER, Will Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- MCKENZIE, Heath Australian Democrats
- MOREL, Jacqui Australian Democrats
- PEASE, Phillip Liberal
- HERMANS, Ann-Marie Liberal
- FENNER, Scott Liberal
- FERNANDEZ, Marcus Liberal
- VIPINKUMAR, Salini Liberal
- ZMEGAC, Andrew Labour DLP
- MARSH, Scott Labour DLP
- ABEYSINGHE, Susantha Independent
In ballot order.