Tim McCurdy
The Nationals candidate for Ovens Valley District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Ovens Valley, first elected in 2010.
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Ovens Valley in violet, within the Northern Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Ovens Valley District as The Nationals.
- 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Ovens Valley District as The Nationals, 52.1% of first preferences. Elected. Results
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Their record and what they're campaigning on
Tim McCurdy 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.
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Crime and bail
In ParliamentHas called for more police presence in country towns and described retail workers as frontline workers facing high levels of crime. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Housing and renting
In ParliamentShadow Minister for Consumer Affairs from December 2022 to June 2026. Has called for more public housing in regional Victoria and supported portable rental bonds. 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 ParliamentLed the opposition's response to the 2024 Yoorrook records bill, objecting to closing records for up to 99 years. Voted against the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025. 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Transport and roads
In ParliamentHas sought safety fixes at a busy Yarrawonga highway intersection and better local public transport in country towns such as Myrtleford. 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
AI and technology
In ParliamentHas backed more digital government services while raising data security concerns. Voted to let the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Gambling and racing
In ParliamentShadow Minister for Racing and for Liquor and Gaming since June 2026, and earlier for Gaming and Liquor. Has said racing integrity bodies should be mainly government-funded, and supported extra time for Crown to roll out carded play on table games. 2 statements, 1 portfolio
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Cost of living
In ParliamentHas opposed the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy as a cost on farming communities and raised high fuel prices in Yarrawonga. 2 statements
Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.
Health
In ParliamentHas criticised cuts to allied health in Wangaratta and the state of regional mental health support. 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 Ovens Valley District
- McCURDY, Tim The Nationals
- FIDGE, Julian Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- MURPHY, Bronwyn Victorian Socialists
- ROUEL, James One Nation Victoria
- MANNING, Steve Independent
- NORTON-SMITH, Carol Family First
- SMITH, Jennifer Australian Labor Party
- GILBERT, Benjamin The Greens
- LITCHFIELD, Sue Animal Justice Party
In ballot order.