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Family First
On the ballot paper as “Family First”, registered with the VEC as Family First Victoria. Standing in 71 of 88 lower house districts and 6 of 8 upper house regions at the election on Saturday 28 November.
Party website: familyfirstparty.org.au
- Lower house candidates
- 71
- Upper house candidates
- 17
- Outgoing MPs
- 1 1 upper
- Donations disclosed
- $16k
Districts with a Family First lower house candidate in violet. See every candidate.
How they've voted
Family First had one MP when Parliament last sat, Moira Deeming. This is their record over the whole term, including any votes cast before joining the party. These are the votes used for the issues on this site: what was voted on, and how they voted. They voted in 511 of the 1,044 recorded divisions from 20 Dec 2022 to 24 Sep 2026.
Voted for
- Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025 (upper house)
Voted against
- Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 (upper house)
- Consumer and Planning Legislation Amendment (Housing Statement Reform) Bill 2024 (upper house)
- A motion calling for permanently free public transport (upper house)
- Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (upper house)
- Fire Services Property Amendment (Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund) Bill 2025 (upper house)
- Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025 (upper house)
Crime and bail
- For26 Aug 2025Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025, upper house. On: passing the bill (third reading). The government's 2025 changes to bail laws. Moira Deeming voted for. Passed 28–6.Hansard, Legislative Council
Housing and renting
- Against6 Mar 2025Consumer and Planning Legislation Amendment (Housing Statement Reform) Bill 2024, upper house. On: passing the bill (third reading). Changed rental, strata and planning laws, including ending notices to vacate at the end of a first fixed-term lease. Moira Deeming voted against. Passed 22–17.Hansard, Legislative Council
Treaty and First Peoples
- Against30 Oct 2025Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, upper house. On: passing the bill (third reading). Makes Victoria's first statewide treaty with First Peoples law. Moira Deeming voted against. Passed 21–16.Hansard, Legislative Council
Transport and roads
- Against3 Jun 2026Motion on free public transport, upper house. On: agreeing to the motion. A Greens motion calling on the government to make public transport permanently free and more frequent. Moira Deeming voted against. Lost 7–31.Hansard, Legislative Council
Gambling and racing
- Against17 Jun 2025Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, upper house. On: passing the bill (third reading). Changed the licensing framework for gaming machine monitoring and public lotteries. Moira Deeming voted against. Passed 22–14.Hansard, Legislative Council
Cost of living
- Against15 May 2025Fire Services Property Amendment (Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund) Bill 2025, upper house. On: passing the bill (third reading). Replaced the fire services property levy with a broader Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy. Moira Deeming voted against. Passed 22–17.Hansard, Legislative Council
Health
- Against19 Feb 2026Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025, upper house. On: passing the bill (third reading). Sets rules and an approval process for certain medical treatment of people born with variations in sex characteristics. Moira Deeming voted against. Passed 24–15.Hansard, Legislative Council
Who they vote with
How often Moira Deeming voted the same way as most of each other party's MPs, in the divisions where both voted. Members are counted under the party they were in when Parliament last sat.
From the division lists in Parliament of Victoria Hansard. A division is a recorded vote; most bills also pass without one, on the voices. A procedural vote is about whether or when a bill is debated, not whether it becomes law. Members are grouped by the party they belonged to when Parliament last sat on 24 Sep 2026, including any who changed party during the term; members who left Parliament before then aren't counted.
What their candidates are saying
Quoted word for word from the party profiles and campaign websites of 75 of its 88 candidates, each linked to where it was published. This is what candidates say they stand for, not a summary of party policy: a mention isn't a promise, and silence isn't opposition.
How many of their candidates talk about each issue
Crime and bail7 of 75 candidates
- Profile12 Nov 2026“He sees crime out of control, roads deteriorating, and power bills and state debt placing heavy pressure on ordinary families.”Christos Harisopoulos, Bendigo West District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Youth identity: Focusing on providing the next generation with true identity and purpose to mitigate youth crime.”Peter Nicholes, Frankston District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Tackle crime and youth offending — work towards safer streets and stronger accountability.”Lily Potucek, Mordialloc District · Family First candidate profile
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- Profile10 Nov 2026“He has watched government spending spiral, the cost-of-living squeeze everyday families, and local streets feel less safe due to rising crime and violence.”Stewart Dobrzynski, Mulgrave District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“In addition to being staunchly pro-life, Ewan’s policy interests include pro-family policies, affordable & reliable energy, law & order, agriculture, economics & cost of living.”Ewan McDonald, Murray Plains District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Crime in Victoria is out of control, and she will fight to make our neighbourhoods safe again.”Cristina Emmanuel, Narre Warren North District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“keeping communities safe.”Mike Brown, Nepean District · Family First candidate profile
Housing and renting8 of 75 candidates
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He understands the opportunities this growth brings, but also the challenges it has created—including traffic congestion, pressure on roads and infrastructure, community safety, healthcare access, housing affordability and the increasing cost of living.”Vincenzo De Paolis, Berwick District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He also thinks that young families, and society in general, need affordable housing, and efforts to reduce the cost of living must be made.”Peter Fagg, Box Hill District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Traffic congestion, pressure on roads and infrastructure, community safety and housing affordability are issues affecting local families every day.”Michelle O'Brien, Evelyn District · Family First candidate profile
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- Profile10 Nov 2026“Anna wants young people to be able to look to the future with confidence - to have the opportunity to own a home, raise a family and build a secure future.”Anna Dobie, Glen Waverley District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile12 Nov 2026“Easing cost-of-living pressures on working families, especially energy bills and housing costs”Michael Titheridge, Greenvale District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile12 Nov 2026“I support lifting the first home buyer stamp duty concession threshold from $650k to $800k to help young people with housing affordability.”Elaine Huang, Ringwood District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile12 Nov 2026“I want to back young professionals, families and small business owners with further tax concessions and support first home savers with additional incentives.”Elaine Huang, Ringwood District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“No foreign ownership of housing, farmland or anything else.”Tamhas Buchan, South-West Coast District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Housing is for Australians.”Tamhas Buchan, South-West Coast District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Planning housing and infrastructure for growing communities”Bruce O'Regan, Williamstown District · Family First candidate profile
Treaty and First Peoples1 of 75 candidates
- Website13 Nov 2026“Inquiry into Treaty Institutions and Cost”Moira Deeming, Western Metropolitan Region · moiradeemingmp.com
Transport and roads6 of 75 candidates
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She backs productive farming over poorly planned renewables and wants proper investment in neglected health services and roads.”Evette Pepper, Benambra District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile12 Nov 2026“He sees crime out of control, roads deteriorating, and power bills and state debt placing heavy pressure on ordinary families.”Christos Harisopoulos, Bendigo West District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He understands the opportunities this growth brings, but also the challenges it has created—including traffic congestion, pressure on roads and infrastructure, community safety, healthcare access, housing affordability and the increasing cost of living.”Vincenzo De Paolis, Berwick District · Family First candidate profile
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- Profile10 Nov 2026“In terms of local Box Hill issues, Peter claims that the Suburban Rail Loop, if completed, would be a $36 billion white elephant; construction must be paused before any more money is wasted.”Peter Fagg, Box Hill District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Traffic congestion, pressure on roads and infrastructure, community safety and housing affordability are issues affecting local families every day.”Michelle O'Brien, Evelyn District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Fix our roads — push for proper repairs to potholes and neglected roads.”Lily Potucek, Mordialloc District · Family First candidate profile
AI and technology
Not mentioned by any of their candidates, in what we read.
Gambling and racing
Not mentioned by any of their candidates, in what we read.
Cost of living21 of 75 candidates
- Profile10 Nov 2026“The party is committed to protecting parental rights, defending freedom of speech and religion, supporting small businesses, addressing the cost of living and ensuring that every human life is valued and respected.”Russell Wilson, Broadmeadows District and 1 other candidate · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Reliable and affordable energy: Gary supports maintaining baseload electricity generation until affordable and reliable alternatives are available, to help reduce power bills and protect local jobs.”Gary Coombes, Bayswater District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He is concerned about growing pressure on families, rising living costs, unreliable energy policy and the erosion of freedom of speech and religious belief.”Gary Coombes, Bayswater District · Family First candidate profile
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- Profile10 Nov 2026“Soaring living costs, rents, taxes, fuel and power bills are pushing businesses to the brink and families out of their homes, even when both parents work several jobs.”Evette Pepper, Benambra District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile12 Nov 2026“He sees crime out of control, roads deteriorating, and power bills and state debt placing heavy pressure on ordinary families.”Christos Harisopoulos, Bendigo West District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He understands the opportunities this growth brings, but also the challenges it has created—including traffic congestion, pressure on roads and infrastructure, community safety, healthcare access, housing affordability and the increasing cost of living.”Vincenzo De Paolis, Berwick District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He also thinks that young families, and society in general, need affordable housing, and efforts to reduce the cost of living must be made.”Peter Fagg, Box Hill District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Ms. Gilbert would prioritise addressing the cost-of-living crisis, supporting families, protecting faith-based schools, and advocating for the definition of a woman to be in line with biology.”Geneviève Gilbert, Caulfield District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Soaring rents, taxes, fuel and electricity bills, and the increasing cost of living are pushing families to breaking point.”Michelle O'Brien, Evelyn District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile12 Nov 2026“Easing cost-of-living pressures on working families, especially energy bills and housing costs”Michael Titheridge, Greenvale District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Economic justice: Advocating for policies that reduce cost-of-living pressures and create opportunity for working families.”Adam Nicoll, Hawthorn District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Adam is standing for economic justice for all—supporting policies that ease cost-of-living pressures, protect local businesses and give families a fair go.”Adam Nicoll, Hawthorn District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Economic Relief for families through working to reduce energy costs, and utilising our nation’s natural resources for our nation, as well as advocating for income splitting to alleviate tax pressures on families”Jo Garcia, Laverton District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Families are under pressure, the cost of living continues to bite, and our freedoms must be protected.”Lily Potucek, Mordialloc District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He has watched government spending spiral, the cost-of-living squeeze everyday families, and local streets feel less safe due to rising crime and violence.”Stewart Dobrzynski, Mulgrave District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“In addition to being staunchly pro-life, Ewan’s policy interests include pro-family policies, affordable & reliable energy, law & order, agriculture, economics & cost of living.”Ewan McDonald, Murray Plains District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“tackling debt and cost-of-living pressures”Mike Brown, Nepean District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile12 Nov 2026“I want to back young professionals, families and small business owners with further tax concessions and support first home savers with additional incentives.”Elaine Huang, Ringwood District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“They can't while banks make money from nothing and charge interest on it, governments put taxes on taxes, and power and fuel bills soar because we are forbidden from using our own natural resources, which are sold to foreign governments.”Tamhas Buchan, South-West Coast District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Tackling government debt and cost-of-living pressures”Bruce O'Regan, Williamstown District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Affordable, reliable energy: Chris supports low-cost baseload power and sensible energy policies that keep electricity affordable for households, businesses and regional industries.”Chris McCormack, Northern Victoria Region · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Your power bills are too high. No matter what the Greens say.”Jane Foreman, Southern Metropolitan Region · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Advocating for affordable energy policies by opposing net-zero initiatives that place unnecessary financial burdens on families.”Jane Foreman, Southern Metropolitan Region · Family First candidate profile
Health6 of 75 candidates
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She backs productive farming over poorly planned renewables and wants proper investment in neglected health services and roads.”Evette Pepper, Benambra District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He understands the opportunities this growth brings, but also the challenges it has created—including traffic congestion, pressure on roads and infrastructure, community safety, healthcare access, housing affordability and the increasing cost of living.”Vincenzo De Paolis, Berwick District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“These experiences have deeply influenced her belief that women deserve far more support, information and practical resources when facing difficult pregnancy decisions.”Ana Flores, Footscray District · Family First candidate profile
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- Profile10 Nov 2026“Drawing on her medical experience, she is also concerned about children undergoing gender-related medical decisions without their parents' knowledge or consent.”Ana Flores, Footscray District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Health and wellbeing: Bringing a practical, compassionate approach to community health and personal responsibility.”Adam Nicoll, Hawthorn District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Healthcare and dental care that is accessible to and affordable for all”Jo Garcia, Laverton District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Health freedom and privacy: Chris supports respect for doctor-patient privilege and the right of individuals to make informed personal health decisions.”Chris McCormack, Northern Victoria Region · Family First candidate profile
Also mentioned
Climate and environment5 of 75 candidates
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She backs productive farming over poorly planned renewables and wants proper investment in neglected health services and roads.”Evette Pepper, Benambra District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Regarding environmental issues, he would vote for re-opening State forests for controlled and sustainable timber harvesting.”Peter Fagg, Box Hill District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Peter would push for keeping coal-fired power stations going.”Peter Fagg, Box Hill District · Family First candidate profile
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- Profile12 Nov 2026“Now in his 83rd year, Geoff is eager to contribute to wiser government in Australia, where baseload power is realistically sought from either coal, gas, or hydro and nuclear power is seriously explored.”Geoff Dethlefs, Narracan District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile12 Nov 2026“He sees the slight warming of the planet as a cyclic matter; it will cool again … and destroying our environment and prime farmland recklessly in the pursuit of a ridiculously expensive woke dream as disastrous for our economy and future.”Geoff Dethlefs, Narracan District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Alan is standing for Family First in South Barwon because he strongly supports Family First's pro-life position and is particularly passionate about protecting human life, scrapping Net Zero policies and promoting responsible immigration.”Alan Barron, South Barwon District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Advocating for affordable energy policies by opposing net-zero initiatives that place unnecessary financial burdens on families.”Jane Foreman, Southern Metropolitan Region · Family First candidate profile
Education21 of 75 candidates
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He believes parents should be respected as the primary educators of their children and that schools should focus on core learning, character and preparing young people for life.”Gary Coombes, Bayswater District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Gary’s Priorities for Bayswater: Protecting children and parental rights: Gary opposes teaching gender ideology to children without parental consent and supports age-appropriate, transparent education.”Gary Coombes, Bayswater District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Ms. Gilbert would prioritise addressing the cost-of-living crisis, supporting families, protecting faith-based schools, and advocating for the definition of a woman to be in line with biology.”Geneviève Gilbert, Caulfield District · Family First candidate profile
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- Profile10 Nov 2026“Ms. Gilbert is also committed to ensuring parents retain the freedom to educate their children in alignment with their values.”Geneviève Gilbert, Caulfield District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I also believe in strong education, freedom of speech, freedom of religion and protecting the values that help families and communities flourish.”Michelle O'Brien, Evelyn District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“While she has friends with transgender children and respects the individuals and families involved, she is concerned about gender ideology being presented to primary school children as established fact.”Ana Flores, Footscray District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She stands for freedom of speech and faith, and believes faith-based schools should be free to practise their beliefs without government interference.”Anna Dobie, Glen Waverley District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile12 Nov 2026“Protecting parents’ rights in education and keeping schools focused on the basics rather than ideology”Michael Titheridge, Greenvale District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Protecting children and parental rights: Opposing the promotion of gender ideology in schools and institutions, and supporting age-appropriate education with parental transparency.”Adam Nicoll, Hawthorn District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Improving education standards by focusing our school curriculum on basic numeracy and literacy”Jo Garcia, Laverton District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“expanding parental choice in education”Mike Brown, Nepean District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile12 Nov 2026“Richard is passionate about protecting unborn children, defending parental rights and ensuring children are not exposed to what he considers inappropriate gender ideology in schools.”Richard Cimbaro, Northcote District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He believes public education should serve parents and children - not political ideology.”Keith Meure, Point Cook District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Improving transparency and accountability in education, particularly around curriculum, gender ideology and age-appropriate content.”Keith Meure, Point Cook District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Vince believes the education system needs a complete overhaul.”Vince Colla, Polwarth District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Vince believes the current sex education program should be eliminated, as he is concerned it promotes harmful ideologies and sexualises children.”Vince Colla, Polwarth District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile12 Nov 2026“I am also passionate about improving financial literacy for everyone, especially children.”Elaine Huang, Ringwood District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026““This program needs to be changed dramatically, or better yet, eliminated altogether,” says Croes.”Nancy G Croes, Sydenham District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Ruth enters politics to bring practical experience and a strong community voice to education, strong families, freedom of speech and religion.”Ruth Byrne, Wendouree District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Matt, is motivated by a vision of an Australia where families are respected as the cornerstone of society, where parenting is regarded as important, and where parents are given the authority to make the majority of decisions regarding their children's education and welfare.”Matt Emerson, Werribee District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Bruce believes parents should have a meaningful voice in education, ensuring young people develop practical skills for the real world.”Bruce O'Regan, Williamstown District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Expanding parental choice in education”Bruce O'Regan, Williamstown District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile12 Nov 2026“James is committed to strengthening families, restoring parental influence in education and ensuring government respects the rights and responsibilities of parents.”James Hall, Yan Yean District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile12 Nov 2026“As a committed supporter of Family First's policies, James is firmly pro-life and passionate about protecting parental rights and removing what he considers harmful woke ideology from Victorian schools.”James Hall, Yan Yean District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I also believe Victoria needs responsible economic management, support for small businesses, safer communities, quality education and essential public services that provide value for taxpayers.”Imad Hirmiz, Northern Metropolitan Region · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Protecting parental rights in education, particularly in faith-based schools, ensuring parents retain control over their children’s upbringing and moral development.”Jane Foreman, Southern Metropolitan Region · Family First candidate profile
- Website13 Nov 2026“Parents deserve to know what happens to their own children at school.”Moira Deeming, Western Metropolitan Region · moiradeemingmp.com
- Website13 Nov 2026“Parents should have the right to know exactly what is being taught to their children.”Moira Deeming, Western Metropolitan Region · moiradeemingmp.com
Integrity5 of 75 candidates
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Family First is determined to bring common sense, integrity and accountability back into government, while standing firm on the principles that matter to Australian families.”Kath Van Der End, Mill Park District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“strengthening government accountability”Mike Brown, Nepean District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Open books for government.”Tamhas Buchan, South-West Coast District · Family First candidate profile
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- Profile10 Nov 2026“No foreign donations to governments or parties, ever.”Tamhas Buchan, South-West Coast District · Family First candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Strengthening government accountability and transparency”Bruce O'Regan, Williamstown District · Family First candidate profile
- Website13 Nov 2026“Your taxes should pay for services, not political campaigns.”Moira Deeming, Western Metropolitan Region · moiradeemingmp.com
Where they're standing
Lower house (Legislative Assembly)71 candidates in 71 of 88 districts
Not standing in 17 districts: Albert Park, Bentleigh, Brunswick, Carrum, Clarinda, Eltham, Essendon, Gippsland South, Hastings, Malvern, Melbourne, Mornington, Pakenham, Prahran, Richmond, Sandringham, Warrandyte.
Upper house (Legislative Council)17 candidates in 6 of 8 regions
| Region | Group | Candidates, in group order |
|---|---|---|
| North-Eastern Metropolitan | Group F | Alex Van Der End, Jeremy Ngoh |
| Northern Metropolitan | Group M | Imad Hirmiz, Andrew Deeming |
| Northern Victoria | Group D | Chris McCormack, Ev Keetelaar |
| Southern Metropolitan | Group E | Jane Foreman, Tom Paton |
| Western Metropolitan | Group H | Moira Deeming Sitting MP, Chris Neil, Pavitra Kulkarni, Mark Emerson, Francine Ikirezi |
| Western Victoria | Group N | Dianne Colbert, Anne Moloney, Senthil Veerappagounder, Brendan William Thomas |
Outgoing MPsWho held a seat for Family First when Parliament last sat on 24 Sep 2026
Donations
12 donations to Family First Victoria totalling $16,140, from 7 donors, disclosed to the VEC. See every donation.
Where the money came from
Organisations$5,000 (31%)
People$11,140 (69%)
As published on VEC Disclosures (checked 13 Nov 2026). Donations to individual candidates are on their own pages.
How this page is made. Candidates are from the VEC's official list. Votes are the recorded divisions in Hansard, the same ones used on members' pages: we show what was voted on and how the party's MPs voted, not what a vote means. What candidates say is quoted word for word from their party profiles and campaign websites. We don't summarise or rate party policy, and every party with a page gets the same sections. Parties get a page if they had an outgoing MP or are standing in at least half the districts; every party on the ballot is listed.