Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Paul Edbrooke

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

Website: pauledbrooke.comFacebookInstagram

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

Frankston in violet, within the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Frankston District as Australian Labor Party.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Frankston District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 41.5% of first preferences. Elected. Results

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In their own words

Before entering Parliament, Paul worked as a firefighter and teacher. Paul felt that the Frankston community needed to be prioritised by state government in funding revitalisation opportunities for education, health, public transport, and other sectors.

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

Paul Edbrooke 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 pauledbrooke.com. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Their stated priorities

  1. “Paul felt that the Frankston community needed to be prioritised by state government in funding revitalisation opportunities for education, health, public transport, and other sectors.”
  2. “The areas of public policy that he is most passionate about are education, health, and rolling out the Victorian Royal Commission into Mental Health recommendations and social housing.”

Crime and bail

In ParliamentAs Minister for Police, has pointed to falling crime figures, more bail refusals and extra police and reservists. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Housing and renting

In ParliamentAs Minister for Renters and Consumer Affairs, announced the portable rental bond scheme and measures against auction underquoting. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced in April 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“The areas of public policy that he is most passionate about are education, health, and rolling out the Victorian Royal Commission into Mental Health recommendations and social housing.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

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 ParliamentHas welcomed more frequent bus services in Frankston. Voted for the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“Paul felt that the Frankston community needed to be prioritised by state government in funding revitalisation opportunities for education, health, public transport, and other sectors.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

AI and technology

In ParliamentHas welcomed limits on device use in primary schools and the under-16 social media ban, and the launch of an AI and digital TAFE centre in Frankston. Voted against letting the Greens' AI data centres moratorium bill be introduced in August 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Gambling and racing

In ParliamentHas supported pokies harm-reduction measures, citing losses in Frankston. Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Cost of living

In ParliamentAs Minister for Cost of Living, promoted the 20 per cent car registration rebate and the fair fuel plan. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund bill. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Health

In ParliamentWas a parliamentary secretary for mental health and has welcomed GPs being able to diagnose ADHD. 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, 1 portfolio

Campaigning
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“Paul felt that the Frankston community needed to be prioritised by state government in funding revitalisation opportunities for education, health, public transport, and other sectors.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“The areas of public policy that he is most passionate about are education, health, and rolling out the Victorian Royal Commission into Mental Health recommendations and social housing.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Also mentions

Education

  • Profile10 Nov 2026“Paul felt that the Frankston community needed to be prioritised by state government in funding revitalisation opportunities for education, health, public transport, and other sectors.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“The areas of public policy that he is most passionate about are education, health, and rolling out the Victorian Royal Commission into Mental Health recommendations and social housing.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Everyone standing in Frankston 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.