Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Vicki Ward

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

Website: vickiward.com.auFacebookInstagram

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

Eltham in violet, within the North-Eastern Metropolitan Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Eltham District as Australian Labor Party.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Eltham District as Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch, 44.5% of first preferences. Elected. Results

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In their own words

Prior to entering Parliament, Vicki worked as an advisor to The Hon. Jenny Macklin MP, was a tutor at RMIT University and has also run a small business.

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

Vicki Ward 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 vickiward.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. “Vicki is passionate about ensuring high quality services in the Eltham electorate including public transport, roads, schools and hospitals.”

Crime and bail

In ParliamentHas spoken in support of family violence law reforms, including making coercive control a standalone offence. 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 ParliamentAs a minister, has pointed to housing for people leaving family violence and homelessness support for LGBTIQA+ Victorians. Voted against letting the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced in April 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Treaty and First Peoples

In ParliamentSpoke for and voted for the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, linking treaty to truth-telling and self-determination. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Transport and roads

In ParliamentMinister for Public Transport since August 2026 and a former transport parliamentary secretary. Has backed the Suburban Rail Loop and rail electrification to Melton. 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning
  • Website10 Nov 2026“Vicki is passionate about ensuring high quality services in the Eltham electorate including public transport, roads, schools and hospitals.”vickiward.com.au

AI and technology

In ParliamentHas welcomed limits on young teenagers' access to social media and blamed online influencers for harmful attitudes to women. Voted against letting the Greens' bill to pause new AI data centre approvals be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Gambling and racing

In ParliamentSpoke in support of 2023 gambling harm reforms. Voted for the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Cost of living

In ParliamentAs Minister for Emergency Services, supported replacing the fire services levy with the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund and voted for the bill in 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Health

In ParliamentAs Minister for Equality, supported the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025 and voted against a reasoned amendment to withdraw it (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning
  • Website10 Nov 2026“Vicki is passionate about ensuring high quality services in the Eltham electorate including public transport, roads, schools and hospitals.”vickiward.com.au

Also mentions

Education

  • Website10 Nov 2026“Vicki is passionate about ensuring high quality services in the Eltham electorate including public transport, roads, schools and hospitals.”vickiward.com.au

Everyone standing in Eltham District

In ballot order.

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