Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Sheena Watt

Australian Labor Party candidate for Northern Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently a member for Northern Metropolitan Region, first elected in 2020.

Website: sheenawatt.com.auFacebookInstagram

On the ballot as
WATT, Sheena
Ballot position
Group K, 1st in group
Stood for Parliament
1 time, elected once
Running against
42 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$2.2m

The Northern Metropolitan Region, which elects five members.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Northern Metropolitan Region as Australian Labor Party.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Northern Metropolitan Region (upper house) as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch. Elected. Results

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In their own words

Sheena was appointed to the Legislative Council in 2020. Before Parliament Sheena was an executive at youth employment provider AFL SportsReady and served on a number of social and community services boards including the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, Victorian Council of Social Service, Women's Health Victoria and Merri Health. Sheena grew up experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage.

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

Sheena Watt 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 sheenawatt.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Their stated priorities

  1. “A strong education system; well-paid, secure jobs; a healthcare system that will be there for them when they need it; and real action on climate change to ensure a sustainable future for their community.”

Crime and bail

In ParliamentHas said Victoria's self-defence laws are fit for purpose, and has described drug use as first a health issue while supporting diversion for low-level offending. 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Housing and renting

In ParliamentVoted for the Housing Statement Reform Bill 2024's rental, strata and planning changes and spoke in support, including longer notice periods for rent increases and evictions. Was Parliamentary Secretary for Housing from 2022 to 2023. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Treaty and First Peoples

In ParliamentVoted for the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 and spoke in support of it, and has marked its passage into law in Parliament. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Transport and roads

In ParliamentParliamentary Secretary for Public and Active Transport since April 2026. Voted against a Greens motion to make public transport permanently free, while describing the temporary free public transport during the fuel crisis as cost-of-living relief. Has backed level-access tram stops on Sydney Road. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning
  • Website10 Nov 2026“As Parliamentary Secretary for Public and Active Transport, I work closely with the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, to deliver a more connected transport network to keep Victorians moving.”sheenawatt.com.au

AI and technology

In ParliamentHas spoken for the government on data centres, saying they must be sustainable in their water use, and on Victoria's AI industry. 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Gambling and racing

In ParliamentVoted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. Spoke in support of the 2023 pokies reforms, including $100 load-up limits and mandatory closures. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Cost of living

In ParliamentVoted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill. Has promoted the government's energy bill rebate and free midday power offer. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Health

In ParliamentVoted for the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025. Has supported updated nurse and midwife ratios and the virtual hospital pilot. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning
  • Website10 Nov 2026“A strong education system; well-paid, secure jobs; a healthcare system that will be there for them when they need it; and real action on climate change to ensure a sustainable future for their community.”sheenawatt.com.au

Also mentions

Climate and environment

  • Website10 Nov 2026“A strong education system; well-paid, secure jobs; a healthcare system that will be there for them when they need it; and real action on climate change to ensure a sustainable future for their community.”sheenawatt.com.au

Education

  • Website10 Nov 2026“A strong education system; well-paid, secure jobs; a healthcare system that will be there for them when they need it; and real action on climate change to ensure a sustainable future for their community.”sheenawatt.com.au

Everyone standing in Northern Metropolitan Region

In ballot order.

How this page is made. Names, parties and ballot positions are from the VEC's official list. Bios and campaign quotes are copied word for word from the candidate's party profile or their own website, and each links to its source: we don't summarise or rate what they say. For sitting members, the record in Parliament is the summary from their member page, where every vote, statement and portfolio behind it is listed with its source. The issues are the same ones used for sitting members' records, so candidates can be compared on equal terms. Election history comes from official VEC and AEC results. Donations are as published on VEC Disclosures.