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Michaela Settle

Australian Labor Party candidate for Eureka District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Eureka, first elected in 2018.

New campaign quotes added 13 Nov. What's changed

Website: michaelasettle.com.auFacebookInstagram

On the ballot as
SETTLE, Michaela
Ballot position
3
Stood for Parliament
1 time, elected once
Running against
8 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$2.2m

Eureka in violet, within the Western Victoria Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Eureka District as Australian Labor Party.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Eureka District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 41.0% of first preferences. Elected. Results

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In their own words

Michaela has lived in regional Victoria for most of her life and is a proud single mum of two amazing young men, Sam and Alex.

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

Michaela Settle 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 michaelasettle.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. “That’s why we’re focused on practical ways to help take pressure off families—making everyday life more affordable, improving access to healthcare, supporting children and young people, strengthening workers' rights, and helping people get ahead.”

Crime and bail

In ParliamentHas said responses to crime should be based on evidence about what works, and that youth offending is a minority of all offending. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Housing and renting

In ParliamentHas backed the government's housing statement and said the opposition has blocked housing reforms. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced in April 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Treaty and First Peoples

In ParliamentSpoke for and voted for the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Transport and roads

In ParliamentAs Minister for Rural and Regional Development, has pointed to a $352 million road maintenance package with most of it for regional roads. Voted for the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning
  • Profile13 Nov 2026“Her priority is to deliver great outcomes for the whole of our community, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, education, health, roads and jobs.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

AI and technology

In ParliamentVoted against letting the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). Has supported replacing fax-based sharing of patient records with an electronic system. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Gambling and racing

In ParliamentHas spoken about a family's lived experience of gambling harm and supported pre-commitment and carded play on poker machines. Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning
  • Profile13 Nov 2026“She is passionate about reducing the impact of Gambling on our community and making sure we have enough Mental Health services close to home.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Cost of living

In ParliamentHas backed free public transport, free TAFE and free kinder as cost-of-living relief, including for regional families. Spoke for and voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill in 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning
  • Website13 Nov 2026“That’s why we’re focused on practical ways to help take pressure off families—making everyday life more affordable, improving access to healthcare, supporting children and young people, strengthening workers' rights, and helping people get ahead.”michaelasettle.com.au
  • Website13 Nov 2026“I know the cost-of-living pressures are affecting households across our region.”michaelasettle.com.au

Health

In ParliamentAs a minister, has promoted free regional dental clinics and regional hospital upgrades, and supported 2025 aged care medication reforms. Voted against a reasoned amendment to withdraw the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning
  • Profile13 Nov 2026“She is passionate about reducing the impact of Gambling on our community and making sure we have enough Mental Health services close to home.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
  • Website13 Nov 2026“That’s why we’re focused on practical ways to help take pressure off families—making everyday life more affordable, improving access to healthcare, supporting children and young people, strengthening workers' rights, and helping people get ahead.”michaelasettle.com.au

Also mentions

Education

  • Profile13 Nov 2026“Her priority is to deliver great outcomes for the whole of our community, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, education, health, roads and jobs.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Everyone standing in Eureka 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. For sitting members, the record in Parliament is the summary from their member page, where every vote, statement and portfolio behind it is listed with its source. 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.