Paul Read
Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party candidate for Northern Victoria Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- READ, Paul
- Ballot position
- Group G, 1st in group
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 36 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- None disclosed
The Northern Victoria Region, which elects five members.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Northern Victoria Region as Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party.
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
Based in Tatura, Dr Paul Read is a university professor, researcher, and internationally recognised expert in sustainability, climate and bushfires. Holding a PhD in Sustainability and Psychology, Paul brings extensive academic rigour and real-world expertise to the Victorian election.
An excerpt, word for word, from Sustainable Australia Party candidate profile, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.
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What they're campaigning on
Quoted word for word from Sustainable Australia Party candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He is passionate about real solutions for housing, health, education, climate change, and environmental conservation, ensuring a fair and sustainable future for all Australians.”Sustainable Australia Party candidate profile
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
Not mentioned in what we read.
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
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He is passionate about real solutions for housing, health, education, climate change, and environmental conservation, ensuring a fair and sustainable future for all Australians.”Sustainable Australia Party candidate profile
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He is passionate about real solutions for housing, health, education, climate change, and environmental conservation, ensuring a fair and sustainable future for all Australians.”Sustainable Australia Party candidate profile
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He is passionate about real solutions for housing, health, education, climate change, and environmental conservation, ensuring a fair and sustainable future for all Australians.”Sustainable Australia Party candidate profile
Everyone standing in Northern Victoria Region
- LAHY, Chris Citizens Party
- DAVY, Jeff Citizens Party
- WHITE, Kate Independent
- GREEN, Alex Independent
- SYMES, Jaclyn Australian Labor Party
- SARANTIS, Jana Australian Labor Party
- BRIDGES, Mitch Australian Labor Party
- GAYFER, Natasha Australian Labor Party
- OLSEN, Greg Australian Labor Party
- MCCORMACK, Chris Family First
- KEETELAAR, Ev Family First
- CONSTANTINOU, Ethan Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party Victoria
- ASHBY, Geoff Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party Victoria
- VAN DORSSEN, Chae Labour DLP
- DE WIT, Sophie Labour DLP
- READ, Paul Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- BLACKER, Cheryl Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- TYRRELL, Rikkie-Lee One Nation Victoria
- THOMAS, Athol One Nation Victoria
- SORENSEN, Luke One Nation Victoria
- PURCELL, Georgie Animal Justice Party
- LEVY, Laurie Animal Justice Party
- BROOKS, Steve Liberal
- BROAD, Gaelle The Nationals
- MILLAR, Amanda Liberal
- MULLER, Chad The Nationals
- HEARN, Brad Liberal
- SINCLAIR, Cate The Greens
- MADDOCK, Lucas The Greens
- MIKELSONS, Wil The Greens
- ROBINSON, Helen The Greens
- BRIGHT, Samantha The Greens
- TAYLOR, Wayne Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- WILLIAMS, Scott Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- LAMOND, Dorothy Victorian Socialists
- TYLER, Rohan Victorian Socialists
- McHUGH, Nick Independent
In ballot order.