Michael Tolhurst
The Greens candidate for Bendigo East District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- TOLHURST, Michael
- Ballot position
- 9
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time
- Running against
- 8 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $475k
Bendigo East in violet, within the Northern Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Bendigo East District as The Greens.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Bendigo East District as Australian Greens, 8.7% of first preferences. Not elected. Results (listed as TOLHURST, Michael James)
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In their own words
I’m a local dad, civil engineer and proud member of the Australian Services Union. I’m raising two girls here in Bendigo and love our diverse and engaged community. But too many people are just keeping their head above water, working longer hours and never getting ahead.
An excerpt, word for word, from Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile, 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 Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
- Profile9 Nov 2026“With better healthcare, public housing and access to transport we can make Bendigo a place where we can thrive, not just survive.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
- Profile9 Nov 2026“With better healthcare, public housing and access to transport we can make Bendigo a place where we can thrive, not just survive.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
AI and technology
Not mentioned in what we read.
Gambling and racing
Not mentioned in what we read.
Cost of living
- Profile9 Nov 2026“The Greens are fighting for policies that will address the cost of living crisis we face daily.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Health
- Profile9 Nov 2026“With better healthcare, public housing and access to transport we can make Bendigo a place where we can thrive, not just survive.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Everyone standing in Bendigo East District
- JOHN, Des Family First
- DUNN, Bonnie Animal Justice Party
- NORSEN, Denali Victorian Socialists
- HAWKEN, Cheryl One Nation Victoria
- LETHLEAN, Andrew The Nationals
- WRIGHT, Liz Independent
- HOSKINS, Kristie Independent
- RICKWOOD, Tim Australian Labor Party
- TOLHURST, Michael The Greens
In ballot order.