Nicole Werner
Liberal candidate for Warrandyte District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Warrandyte, first elected in 2023.
Warrandyte in violet, within the North-Eastern Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Warrandyte District as Liberal.
- 26 Aug 2023 · Warrandyte by-electionStood for Warrandyte District as Liberal, 57.3% of first preferences. Elected. Results
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Box Hill District as Liberal, 35.1% of first preferences. Not elected. Results (listed as WERNER, Nicole Ta-Ei)
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In their own words
Nicole Werner is the Liberal member for Warrandyte. Nicole has spent her entire working life serving her community. She has always chosen professional pursuits that value service above self. Nicole has worked extensively within the community, charity and not-for-profit sector. She has worked as a youth worker and also worked closely with disadvantaged young people, the homeless and refugee communities.
An excerpt, word for word, from Victorian Liberal 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
Nicole Werner 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 Liberal candidate profile and nicolewerner.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “Nicole’s priorities include local issues such as fixing the dangerous Five Ways intersection, addressing the rising cost of living, retaining community consultation in planning decisions, and protecting our Green Wedge.”
Crime and bail
In ParliamentWas Shadow Minister for Youth Justice in late 2025. Has backed the opposition's 'break bail, face jail' policy and called on the government to act on crime. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Housing and renting
In ParliamentShadow Minister for Home Ownership and Housing Affordability since November 2025. Has said too few homes are being built in Victoria and that renters face rising prices. Voted to let the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced in April 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentOpposed the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, arguing funding should go to Aboriginal-led child protection and early intervention, and voted against it. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentHas called for more and better bus services in Warrandyte and a safe crossing on Ringwood-Warrandyte Road. 2 statements
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Nicole’s priorities include local issues such as fixing the dangerous Five Ways intersection, addressing the rising cost of living, retaining community consultation in planning decisions, and protecting our Green Wedge.”Victorian Liberal candidate profile
AI and technology
In ParliamentHas said social media algorithms should not shape children's role models and backed the federal under-16 social media ban. Voted to let the Greens' AI data centres moratorium bill be introduced in August 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentNothing on the parliamentary record found in our review.
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentHas opposed the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy and rising registration costs, and pointed to the Liberal Party's promised tax cuts. 2 statements
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Nicole’s priorities include local issues such as fixing the dangerous Five Ways intersection, addressing the rising cost of living, retaining community consultation in planning decisions, and protecting our Green Wedge.”Victorian Liberal candidate profile
Health
In ParliamentHas criticised the government for not funding construction of the Maroondah Hospital rebuild and raised concerns about removing voluntary assisted dying safeguards. Voted for 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
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Nicole’s priorities include local issues such as fixing the dangerous Five Ways intersection, addressing the rising cost of living, retaining community consultation in planning decisions, and protecting our Green Wedge.”Victorian Liberal candidate profile
Everyone standing in Warrandyte District
- STANLEY, John Victorian Socialists
- WERNER, Nicole Liberal
- PATERSON, Rebecca Australian Labor Party
- SCHWAB, Caleb Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- MURADIAN, Vanessa The Greens
- BURNSIDE, Mark One Nation Victoria
In ballot order.