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Xavier Menta
Legalise Cannabis Victoria candidate for Western Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- MENTA, Xavier
- Ballot position
- Group B, 1st in group
- Stood for Parliament
- 2 times
- Running against
- 42 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $12k
The Western Metropolitan Region, which elects five members.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Western Metropolitan Region as Legalise Cannabis Victoria.
- 3 May 2025 · federal electionStood for the federal seat of Gorton as Legalise Cannabis Party, 5.5% of first preferences. Not elected. Results
- 8 Feb 2025 · Werribee by-electionStood for Werribee District as Legalise Cannabis Victoria, 5.5% of first preferences. Not elected. Results
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In their own words
Xavier Menta is a passionate cannabis advocate and community organiser. Xavier grew up in Melbourne’s west and graduated in Sport Science at Victoria University. Further studies in horticulture strengthened his understanding of sustainable land management and environmental care. Raised by a hardworking Italian-Australian family, he carries strong values of community, diversity, resilience and standing up for others.
An excerpt, word for word, from Legalise Cannabis Victoria candidate profile, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.
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What they're campaigning on
Quoted word for word from Legalise Cannabis Victoria candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “Beyond its medicinal uses, Xavier believes Victoria should invest in research, local manufacturing and construction using industrial hemp.”
- “Xavier will advocate for hemp to be a core part of modular homes to help the state ensure it meets its housing targets, while supporting local jobs and innovation.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Xavier will advocate for hemp to be a core part of modular homes to help the state ensure it meets its housing targets, while supporting local jobs and innovation.”Legalise Cannabis Victoria candidate profile
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He has been active in several community campaigns including Say No to AI Data Centres, Better Buses in the West and both Sunbury and Lara says No to waste-to-energy incinerators.”Legalise Cannabis Victoria candidate profile
AI and technology
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He has been active in several community campaigns including Say No to AI Data Centres, Better Buses in the West and both Sunbury and Lara says No to waste-to-energy incinerators.”Legalise Cannabis Victoria candidate profile
Gambling and racing
Not mentioned in what we read.
Cost of living
Not mentioned in what we read.
Health
Not mentioned in what we read.
Everyone standing in Western Metropolitan Region
- ROYAL, Mark Labour DLP
- SMITH, Arlene Labour DLP
- MENTA, Xavier Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- BERSON, Chana Legalise Cannabis Victoria
- CAMPBELL, Roshena Liberal
- LUU, Trung Liberal
- PATEL, Satish Liberal
- NARAYANAN, Shwetha Liberal
- MADUOK GENG, Daniel Liberal
- DEMANUELE, Anneke Victorian Socialists
- JORQUERA, Jorge Victorian Socialists
- SJODIN, Ella Victorian Socialists
- KELLY, Lucy Victorian Socialists
- MALONEY, Dean Victorian Socialists
- BLANDTHORN, Lizzie Australian Labor Party
- STITT, Ingrid Australian Labor Party
- LAM, Cuc Australian Labor Party
- IBRAHIM, Sara Australian Labor Party
- TRAVERS, Kim Australian Labor Party
- THIERY-LAI, Chris Australian Democrats
- KEENAN, Nigel Australian Democrats
- BILIC, Dennis Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- DAVIES, Susan Affordable Housing Now – Sustainable Australia Party
- DEEMING, Moira Family First
- NEIL, Chris Family First
- KULKARNI, Pavitra Family First
- EMERSON, Mark Family First
- IKIREZI, Francine Family First
- HENDERSON, Brittney The Greens
- MCRAE MCLEOD, Isabella The Greens
- HEINS, Ebony The Greens
- HARDEN, Niall The Greens
- PATHANJALIMANOHARAR, Geetha The Greens
- SAINI, Raj The Republican
- SHAH, Zalak The Republican
- SARABJIT KAUR The Republican
- KULKARNI, Shubhangi The Republican
- LOPEZ, Fiona One Nation Victoria
- DOENSEN, Allan One Nation Victoria
- GARRA, Joe The West Party
- RAMESH, Sahana The West Party
- FARRELLY, Philip The West Party
- RAIZADA, Rakesh Independent
In ballot order.
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