Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Sonya Kilkenny

Australian Labor Party candidate for Carrum District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Carrum, first elected in 2014.

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On the ballot as
KILKENNY, Sonya
Ballot position
6
Stood for Parliament
1 time, elected once
Running against
7 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$2.2m

Carrum in violet, within the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Carrum District as Australian Labor Party.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Carrum District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 49.9% of first preferences. Elected. Results

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In their own words

Before entering Parliament, Sonya was a lawyer in commercial litigation and banking and finance. She also worked for the Kimberley Land Council in Broome and was on the Board of The National Theatre and Back to Back Theatre.

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

Sonya Kilkenny 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. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Their stated priorities

  1. “The priorities Sonya has for her community are to ensure equal and fair access to services close to home.”
  2. “This includes education and training, transitioning our energy sector to renewables, and unlocking opportunities for women in the workforce.”

Crime and bail

In ParliamentAs Attorney-General, introduced the 2025 bail law changes, including a tougher test for repeat serious offending on bail, and has defended the government's bail and community safety record in Parliament. 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Housing and renting

In ParliamentMinister for Planning since December 2022. Has promoted housing targets, activity centre planning and faster planning approvals to build more homes. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Treaty and First Peoples

In ParliamentSpoke in support of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 and voted for it. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Transport and roads

In ParliamentHas linked new housing around train and tram stations to the Metro Tunnel. Voted for the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

AI and technology

In ParliamentVoted against letting the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Gambling and racing

In ParliamentVoted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Cost of living

In ParliamentMinister for Finance from April to August 2026. Has promoted the 2026–27 budget's operating surplus and cost-of-living support. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy bill. 1 vote, 1 statement, 1 portfolio

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Health

In ParliamentHas highlighted government spending on women's health clinics and services. Voted against a reasoned amendment to withdraw the Health Safeguards bill for redrafting (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Also mentions

Climate and environment

  • Profile10 Nov 2026“This includes education and training, transitioning our energy sector to renewables, and unlocking opportunities for women in the workforce.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Education

  • Profile10 Nov 2026“This includes education and training, transitioning our energy sector to renewables, and unlocking opportunities for women in the workforce.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Everyone standing in Carrum District

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.