Nigel Keenan
Australian Democrats candidate for Western Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- KEENAN, Nigel
- Ballot position
- Group F, 2nd in group
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 42 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- None disclosed
The Western Metropolitan Region, which elects five members.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Western Metropolitan Region as Australian Democrats.
No earlier candidacy found. 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
A long-term resident of Melbourne’s western suburbs who works in insurance and as a workplace union organiser, Nigel is standing for honest, accountable government and a fair share of investment for the west.
An excerpt, word for word, from Australian Democrats candidate profile, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.
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What they're campaigning on
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Their stated priorities
- “My priorities are strengthening anti-corruption laws, improving transparency in government decision making and securing the infrastructure improvements our rapidly growing western suburbs urgently need.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
Not mentioned in what we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Our communities deserve reliable transport, essential services and infrastructure that keeps pace with population growth.”Australian Democrats candidate profile
AI and technology
Not mentioned in what we read.
Gambling and racing
Not mentioned in what we read.
Cost of living
Not mentioned in what we read.
Health
Not mentioned in what we read.
Also mentions
Integrity
- Profile10 Nov 2026“My priorities are strengthening anti-corruption laws, improving transparency in government decision making and securing the infrastructure improvements our rapidly growing western suburbs urgently need.”Australian Democrats candidate profile
Everyone standing in Western Metropolitan Region
- ROYAL, Mark Labour DLP
- SMITH, Arlene Labour DLP
- MENTA, Xavier Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- BERSON, Chana Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- CAMPBELL, Roshena Liberal
- LUU, Trung Liberal
- PATEL, Satish Liberal
- NARAYANAN, Shwetha Liberal
- MADUOK GENG, Daniel Liberal
- DEMANUELE, Anneke Victorian Socialists
- JORQUERA, Jorge Victorian Socialists
- SJODIN, Ella Victorian Socialists
- KELLY, Lucy Victorian Socialists
- MALONEY, Dean Victorian Socialists
- BLANDTHORN, Lizzie Australian Labor Party
- STITT, Ingrid Australian Labor Party
- LAM, Cuc Australian Labor Party
- IBRAHIM, Sara Australian Labor Party
- TRAVERS, Kim Australian Labor Party
- THIERY-LAI, Chris Australian Democrats
- KEENAN, Nigel Australian Democrats
- BILIC, Dennis Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- DAVIES, Susan Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- DEEMING, Moira Family First
- NEIL, Chris Family First
- KULKARNI, Pavitra Family First
- EMERSON, Mark Family First
- IKIREZI, Francine Family First
- HENDERSON, Brittney The Greens
- MCRAE MCLEOD, Isabella The Greens
- HEINS, Ebony The Greens
- HARDEN, Niall The Greens
- PATHANJALIMANOHARAR, Geetha The Greens
- SAINI, Raj The Republican
- SHAH, Zalak The Republican
- SARABJIT KAUR The Republican
- KULKARNI, Shubhangi The Republican
- LOPEZ, Fiona One Nation Victoria
- DOENSEN, Allan One Nation Victoria
- GARRA, Joe The West Party
- RAMESH, Sahana The West Party
- FARRELLY, Philip The West Party
- RAIZADA, Rakesh Independent
In ballot order.