Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Steve Dimopoulos

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

Website: stevedimopoulos.com.auFacebookInstagram

On the ballot as
DIMOPOULOS, Steve
Ballot position
2
Stood for Parliament
1 time, elected once
Running against
5 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$2.2m

Oakleigh in violet, within the Southern Metropolitan Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Oakleigh District as Australian Labor Party.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Oakleigh District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 45.0% of first preferences. Elected. Results

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In their own words

Prior to entering Parliament, Steve had a diverse career background, running a local cafe, working as a public servant in the Department of Justice and the Victorian Multicultural Commission, serving as a councillor and Mayor in the City of Monash, and working for a Federal Member of Parliament.

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

Steve Dimopoulos 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 stevedimopoulos.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. “In Parliament, Steve prioritises the improvement of public infrastructure and policy effectiveness in our education, health, housing, and transport systems to address disadvantage and ensure that everyone has the best chance in life.”

Crime and bail

In ParliamentAs the minister handling the Bail Amendment Bill 2023 in the Assembly, said remand should be a last resort for children while youth bail changes moved to a wider youth justice package. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Housing and renting

In ParliamentVoted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote

Campaigning
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“In Parliament, Steve prioritises the improvement of public infrastructure and policy effectiveness in our education, health, housing, and transport systems to address disadvantage and ensure that everyone has the best chance in life.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Treaty and First Peoples

In ParliamentSpoke in support of the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, saying the representative body has no veto over Parliament, and voted for it. As tourism minister, promoted Aboriginal cultural tourism. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Transport and roads

In ParliamentHas backed level crossing removals, including elevated rail in Oakleigh, and the Suburban Rail Loop. Voted for the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“In Parliament, Steve prioritises the improvement of public infrastructure and policy effectiveness in our education, health, housing, and transport systems to address disadvantage and ensure that everyone has the best chance in life.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

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 ParliamentHas defended the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy as guaranteeing funding for emergency services, and backed free public transport during a global fuel crisis. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund bill in 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Health

In ParliamentHas pointed to local health investment such as the Victorian Heart Hospital and Monash Medical Centre upgrades, and argued the opposition's planned savings would mean health cuts. Voted against 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

Campaigning
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“In Parliament, Steve prioritises the improvement of public infrastructure and policy effectiveness in our education, health, housing, and transport systems to address disadvantage and ensure that everyone has the best chance in life.”Victorian Labor candidate profile
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“Areas of public policy that Steve has a significant commitment toward are legal and justice reform, climate action and environmental sustainability and enhancing access to mental health treatments.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Also mentions

Climate and environment

  • Profile10 Nov 2026“Areas of public policy that Steve has a significant commitment toward are legal and justice reform, climate action and environmental sustainability and enhancing access to mental health treatments.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Education

  • Profile10 Nov 2026“In Parliament, Steve prioritises the improvement of public infrastructure and policy effectiveness in our education, health, housing, and transport systems to address disadvantage and ensure that everyone has the best chance in life.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Everyone standing in Oakleigh 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.