Peter Nicholes
Family First candidate for Frankston District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- NICHOLES, Peter
- Ballot position
- 4
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time
- Running against
- 10 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $16k
Frankston in violet, within the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Frankston District as Family First.
- 3 May 2025 · federal electionStood for the federal seat of Dunkley as Family First, 2.2% of first preferences. Not elected. Results
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In their own words
Peter Nicholes is a dedicated family man and community leader, married to Karen for 44 years. They have three married children and six grandchildren. A resident of Frankston for over 37 years, Peter has served as a full-time pastor and Christian leader, deeply committed to the well-being of his community.
An excerpt, word for word, from Family First 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
- “Freedom of speech: Advocating for protections in this nation, particularly for parents.”
- “Family unit: Emphasizing its importance as the foundation of a strong society.”
- “Youth identity: Focusing on providing the next generation with true identity and purpose to mitigate youth crime.”
- “Cultural respect: Celebrating and unifying diverse cultures within Australia into one cohesive nation.”
Crime and bail
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Youth identity: Focusing on providing the next generation with true identity and purpose to mitigate youth crime.”Family First candidate profile
Housing and renting
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Treaty and First Peoples
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Transport and roads
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AI and technology
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Gambling and racing
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Cost of living
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Health
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Everyone standing in Frankston District
- KNIPE, Jeff Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- KELSALL, Henry Independent
- BARRY, Nicola Independent
- NICHOLES, Peter Family First
- EDBROOKE, Paul Australian Labor Party
- ABRAHAM, Chrysten Independent
- AMBRY, Bree Liberal
- STAFFORD, Paul One Nation Victoria
- HARMAN, Julie Animal Justice Party
- GOULAS, Katie The Greens
- CHEESEMAN, Andrew Victorian Socialists
In ballot order.