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Nick Staikos

Australian Labor Party candidate for Bentleigh District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Bentleigh, first elected in 2014.

Website: nickstaikos.com.auFacebookInstagram

On the ballot as
STAIKOS, Nick
Ballot position
5
Stood for Parliament
1 time, elected once
Running against
5 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$2.2m

Bentleigh in violet, within the Southern Metropolitan Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Bentleigh District as Australian Labor Party.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Bentleigh District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 45.8% of first preferences. Elected. Results

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In their own words

Before entering Parliament, Nick worked for ANZ Bank while studying at Monash University. He also served as elected councillor for Glen Eira City and worked for various state and federal Members of Parliament. As a lifelong resident of the Bentleigh electorate, Nick ran for Parliament to ensure that local schools had modern, comfortable facilities for our students and teachers.

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

Nick Staikos 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 nickstaikos.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. “The priorities Nick has for his community are to ensure that local schools are properly resourced to provide the best possible education, that sports clubs have modern facilities, that roads and public transport network are safe and reliable, and that local health services are accessible.”
  2. “He wants teachers to be supported by government to provide the best possible education to our next generation.”

Crime and bail

In ParliamentAs Consumer Affairs minister, oversaw the interim ban on machete sales. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Housing and renting

In ParliamentHousing minister since April 2026, and previously Consumer Affairs minister responsible for renting. Has announced a plan on rough sleeping and pointed to rental reforms such as limits on rent increases. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning

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

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Transport and roads

In ParliamentMinister for the Suburban Rail Loop from April to August 2026, and has said the project is on time and on budget. Voted for the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 1 statement, 1 portfolio

Campaigning
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“The priorities Nick has for his community are to ensure that local schools are properly resourced to provide the best possible education, that sports clubs have modern facilities, that roads and public transport network are safe and reliable, and that local health services are accessible.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

AI and technology

In ParliamentHas sought action on a 5G mobile coverage gap in East Bentleigh. Voted against letting the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Gambling and racing

In ParliamentVoted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Cost of living

In ParliamentAs Consumer Affairs minister, introduced real-time fuel price reporting through the Servo Saver app and rules against fuel price rises during the day. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill in 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Health

In ParliamentHas backed a free public dental plan for older Victorians and a new ambulance station in East Bentleigh. Voted against a reasoned amendment to withdraw and redraft the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“The priorities Nick has for his community are to ensure that local schools are properly resourced to provide the best possible education, that sports clubs have modern facilities, that roads and public transport network are safe and reliable, and that local health services are accessible.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Also mentions

Education

  • Profile10 Nov 2026“The priorities Nick has for his community are to ensure that local schools are properly resourced to provide the best possible education, that sports clubs have modern facilities, that roads and public transport network are safe and reliable, and that local health services are accessible.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“He wants teachers to be supported by government to provide the best possible education to our next generation.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Everyone standing in Bentleigh 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.