Roma Britnell
Liberal candidate for South-West Coast District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for South-West Coast, first elected in 2015.
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- On the ballot as
- BRITNELL, Roma
- Ballot position
- 5
- Stood for Parliament
- 1 time, elected once
- Running against
- 5 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $2.0m
South-West Coast in violet, within the Western Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for South-West Coast District as Liberal.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for South-West Coast District as Liberal, 42.9% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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Their record and what they're campaigning on
Roma Britnell 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 Liberal candidate profile and romabritnell.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Crime and bail
In ParliamentSays the 2025 bail changes did not go far enough and backs the Coalition's 'break bail, face jail' policy. Has asked for more police powers to deal with repeat offenders in the south-west. 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Housing and renting
In ParliamentHas called for more local consultation on planning decisions and pressed for public housing for a family in need. Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs in 2021 and 2022. Voted to let the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
In ParliamentSpoke against the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, citing local Aboriginal-led programs achieved without a treaty, and voted against it. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentHas pressed the government on deteriorating regional roads and disruption to Warrnambool train services. Voted against the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
AI and technology
In ParliamentHas said schools should help children work with technology rather than only ban devices, and called for investment in AI-enabled fire detection. Voted to let the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentHas described a premium payment in a 2025 gambling bill as a new tax and supports the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival. Voted against the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentHas criticised the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy for its impact on families, farmers and regional businesses. Voted against the levy bill in 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentHas raised health workforce shortages in Portland and questioned the scope of the Warrnambool Base Hospital redevelopment. Voted for 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
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Everyone standing in South-West Coast District
- BUCHAN, Tamhas Family First
- HUGHES, Richard One Nation Victoria
- GOVANSTONE, Andrew Australian Labor Party
- WATTS, Silver Rose The Greens
- BRITNELL, Roma Liberal
- SHEPPARD, Hera Victorian Socialists
In ballot order.