Paul Hamer
Australian Labor Party candidate for Box Hill District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Box Hill, first elected in 2018.
Website: paulhamermp.com.auFacebookInstagram
Box Hill in violet, within the North-Eastern Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Box Hill District as Australian Labor Party.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Box Hill District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 41.4% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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In their own words
Paul was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2018.
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 Hamer 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 paulhamermp.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “I'm working to bring more jobs, better education and world-class health care to the eastern suburbs.”
- “That means upgrades to local schools and community facilities, funding for our public hospitals and building the transport services and infrastructure that we need – as well as protecting our precious environment.”
Crime and bail
In ParliamentMinister for Corrections and Youth Justice from April to August 2026. Has pointed to record bail refusals and more prison and youth justice beds, and spoke in support of the 2025 tough bail bill. 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 ParliamentHas backed more housing near jobs in the eastern suburbs while asking for a moderate-density plan for the Blackburn activity centre. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentSpoke in support of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 and the Yoorrook Justice Commission, and voted for the treaty bill. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentMinister for Roads and Road Safety since August 2026. Has announced extra pothole and road repair funding and road upgrades. Voted for the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
- Website10 Nov 2026“That means upgrades to local schools and community facilities, funding for our public hospitals and building the transport services and infrastructure that we need – as well as protecting our precious environment.”paulhamermp.com.au
AI and technology
In ParliamentHas spoken about local businesses adopting AI and the need for skills in new technologies. Voted against letting the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentHas described gambling harm as an addiction and health issue for some people and backed casino exclusion measures. Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentHas defended the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy as a fair way to share emergency service costs, and voted for it in 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentHas pointed to mental health investment, including new beds at Box Hill hospital, and backed stronger health regulator powers. 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
- Website10 Nov 2026“I'm working to bring more jobs, better education and world-class health care to the eastern suburbs.”paulhamermp.com.au
- Website10 Nov 2026“That means upgrades to local schools and community facilities, funding for our public hospitals and building the transport services and infrastructure that we need – as well as protecting our precious environment.”paulhamermp.com.au
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Website10 Nov 2026“That means upgrades to local schools and community facilities, funding for our public hospitals and building the transport services and infrastructure that we need – as well as protecting our precious environment.”paulhamermp.com.au
Education
- Website10 Nov 2026“I'm working to bring more jobs, better education and world-class health care to the eastern suburbs.”paulhamermp.com.au
- Website10 Nov 2026“That means upgrades to local schools and community facilities, funding for our public hospitals and building the transport services and infrastructure that we need – as well as protecting our precious environment.”paulhamermp.com.au
Everyone standing in Box Hill District
- QIN, Aaron The Greens
- CHEUNG, Heena Independent
- BAKER, Jamie One Nation Victoria
- HOUGUET, Sally Liberal
- McGRATH, Sue-Ellen Labour DLP
- HAMER, Paul Australian Labor Party
- AFAJ, Saravina Victorian Socialists
- FAGG, Peter Family First
In ballot order.