Rachel Busbridge
The Greens candidate for Eltham District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
Eltham in violet, within the North-Eastern Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Eltham District as The Greens.
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
I’m an Eltham local, university lecturer and environmental advocate who made this community home in 2019. Like so many people here, I was drawn to Eltham’s strong community spirit and its unique natural environment – and living here has strengthened my commitment to protecting both.
An excerpt, word for word, from Australian Greens Victoria 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 Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Crime and bail
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Housing and renting
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Treaty and First Peoples
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Transport and roads
- Profile9 Nov 2026“I will also advocate for proper investment in public transport, schools, healthcare and active transport so Eltham can thrive as it grows.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
AI and technology
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Gambling and racing
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Cost of living
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Health
- Profile9 Nov 2026“I will also advocate for proper investment in public transport, schools, healthcare and active transport so Eltham can thrive as it grows.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Also mentions
Climate and environment
- Profile9 Nov 2026“I will fight for strong, practical climate action – protecting our tree canopy and biodiversity, and preparing our community for increasing bushfire risk.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Education
- Profile9 Nov 2026“I will also advocate for proper investment in public transport, schools, healthcare and active transport so Eltham can thrive as it grows.”Australian Greens Victoria candidate profile
Everyone standing in Eltham District
- RICHES, Maeve Victorian Socialists
- BYRNES, Paul Liberal
- BROOKSBY, Louise Animal Justice Party
- MARASEA, Steven Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- WARD, Vicki Australian Labor Party
- WEATHERLEY, Jessie One Nation Victoria
- BUSBRIDGE, Rachel The Greens
In ballot order.