Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Tom McIntosh

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 Eastern Victoria Region, first elected in 2022.

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On the ballot as
MCINTOSH, Tom
Ballot position
Group K, 2nd 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 Eastern Victoria Region (upper house) as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch. Elected. Results (listed as McINTOSH, Tom)

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In their own words

Before entering Parliament, Tom grew up the son of a shearer and teacher on the family farm. He completed his electrical apprenticeship at Ballarat TAFE, and worked the following decade as an electrician. Since August 2022, Tom has represented Eastern Victoria in the Legislative Council.

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

Tom McIntosh 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. “This equity in practice is well paid jobs, affordable housing, accessible education and training, quality physical and mental health services, and public infrastructure that enables healthy, happy, and connected communities.”

Crime and bail

In ParliamentHas backed the government's police reservists bill and its police funding record. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Housing and renting

In ParliamentHas raised rough sleeping on the Mornington Peninsula and spoken in support of Labor's rental reforms. Voted for the Housing Statement Reform Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“This equity in practice is well paid jobs, affordable housing, accessible education and training, quality physical and mental health services, and public infrastructure that enables healthy, happy, and connected communities.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

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 backed the government's road repair plans and pointed to extra V/Line services in Gippsland. Voted against a Greens motion for permanently free public transport. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

AI and technology

In ParliamentHas said data centres matter for jobs and technology and that water and energy supply must be got right. 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Gambling and racing

In ParliamentSpoke in support of the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, pointing to the harm gambling causes, and voted for it. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Cost of living

In ParliamentHas said households and businesses need affordable, reliable electricity and pointed to Labor's energy policy. Voted for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund bill. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Health

In ParliamentHas pointed to new funding for Rosebud Hospital and contrasted Labor's health record with past Liberal hospital closures. Voted for the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning
  • Profile10 Nov 2026“This equity in practice is well paid jobs, affordable housing, accessible education and training, quality physical and mental health services, and public infrastructure that enables healthy, happy, and connected communities.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

Also mentions

Education

  • Profile10 Nov 2026“This equity in practice is well paid jobs, affordable housing, accessible education and training, quality physical and mental health services, and public infrastructure that enables healthy, happy, and connected communities.”Victorian Labor candidate profile

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.