Libertarian Party
On the ballot paper as “Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)”, registered with the VEC as Libertarian Party (formerly Liberal Democrats). Standing in 23 of 88 lower house districts and 3 of 8 upper house regions at the election on Saturday 28 November.
Party website: vic.libertarians.org.au
- Lower house candidates
- 23
- Upper house candidates
- 6
- Outgoing MPs
- 1 1 upper
- Donations disclosed
- $2k
Districts with a Libertarian Party lower house candidate in violet. See every candidate.
How they've voted
Libertarian Party had one MP when Parliament last sat, David Limbrick. 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 618 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. David Limbrick 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. David Limbrick 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. David Limbrick 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. David Limbrick 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. David Limbrick 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. David Limbrick 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. David Limbrick voted against. Passed 24–15.Hansard, Legislative Council
Who they vote with
How often David Limbrick 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 29 of its 29 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 29 candidates
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He is standing for Carrum in particular to support the use of pepper spray for self-defence and the allowance of home owners to defend themselves and their families against intruders.”Trevor Smith, Carrum District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Liam has seen first hand the deterioration of law and order in this state through working many different Security roles over his security career and brings a depth of understanding on the topic that most politicians won't ever have.”Liam Roche, Clarinda District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“As a candidate, Nathan supports lower taxes, less red tape for individuals and businesses, responsible public spending and a justice system that keeps communities safe and holds offenders accountable.”Nathan Schwab, Croydon District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
4 more quotes
- Profile10 Nov 2026“He is running to deliver safer streets by tackling youth crime directly, ensuring police resources are focused where they are needed most so that urgent calls get the immediate response residents deserve.”Jordan Forte, Dandenong District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Crime has been rampant, government is onstantly interfering in our lives and cost of living issues affect all.”David Segal, Malvern District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She believes people should be able to walk their streets without fear, that victims deserve justice and serious criminals belong behind bars.”Lydia Denker, Narre Warren South District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Now seeking a third term, David continues to call out failed government policy that has fuelled the rise of organised crime in Victoria, and is fighting to empower people to protect themselves, including through legalising pepper spray and introducing castle law protections.”David Limbrick, South-Eastern Metropolitan Region · Libertarian Party candidate profile
Housing and renting3 of 29 candidates
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Like so many young Victorians, he's watched his generation get locked out of the housing market while the government piles on more debt.”Joshua Utoyo, Narre Warren North District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Jim believes cutting government red tape is the key to making housing affordable again.”Jim Penman, Northcote District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Jim joined the Libertarian Party because it's the one serious party committed to properly reforming zoning restrictions, which he says double the cost of housing and push up rents for everyone.”Jim Penman, Northcote District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
1 more quote
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Working in the property industry, Will understands the challenges facing ordinary Victorians, particularly young people struggling to enter the housing market and families dealing with rising living costs.”Will Vandermeer, South-Eastern Metropolitan Region · Libertarian Party candidate profile
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned by any of their candidates, in what we read.
Transport and roads3 of 29 candidates
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Better road maintenance and fixing potholes”Craig Baird, Cranbourne District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Instead, the State Government keeps piling up debt on projects like the Suburban Rail Loop, money Jim says Victorians could put to much better use.”Jim Penman, Northcote District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I believe years of poor stewardship have left our roads and infrastructure deteriorating, small businesses under increasing pressure, and government becoming too costly, intrusive and distant from the people it is meant to serve.”Caleb Schwab, Warrandyte District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
AI and technology1 of 29 candidates
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Dr Fidge has specific interests in Artificial Intelligence safety, the functioning of local government councils, nuclear energy, and the misuse of judicial power in Victoria.”Julian Fidge, Ovens Valley District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
Gambling and racing
Not mentioned by any of their candidates, in what we read.
Cost of living6 of 29 candidates
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Government interference in the energy sector has been the biggest factor in creating the cost of living crisis we are going through as energy flows through to every sector of the economy.”David Segal, Malvern District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“A uni student who already runs his own manufacturing and online retail business, Josh knows what it takes to make payroll while the cost of equipment, utilities and materials keeps climbing.”Joshua Utoyo, Narre Warren North District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I want to see government get back to doing the basics well, stop wasting money, ease the pressure on families and businesses, and give our community a fair go.”Kate Hands, Pakenham District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
3 more quotes
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Less tax, less waste, less red tape”Troy Cheers, Yan Yean District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Cutting red tape, simplifying compliance, reduce taxation that so easily reduces your income and spending.”David Schwab, North-Eastern Metropolitan Region · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Working in the property industry, Will understands the challenges facing ordinary Victorians, particularly young people struggling to enter the housing market and families dealing with rising living costs.”Will Vandermeer, South-Eastern Metropolitan Region · Libertarian Party candidate profile
Health2 of 29 candidates
- Profile10 Nov 2026“His purpose is to stand up for regional communities, accessible healthcare and accountable government, so that the people who live and work in Ovens Valley have a meaningful say in their future.”Julian Fidge, Ovens Valley District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“From neonatal to aged and palliative care, she has seen firsthand how declining services are hurting patients, families and health workers.”Bernadette Gray, Richmond District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She is passionate about protecting parental rights and giving families more choice in education and healthcare.”Bernadette Gray, Richmond District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
Also mentioned
Climate and environment1 of 29 candidates
- Profile10 Nov 2026“My personal biggest crusade is to reign in the climate zealots who’s renewables fanaticism has created more destruction to habitat and farming land than other factor.”David Segal, Malvern District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
Education3 of 29 candidates
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She wants parents to have greater freedom to choose the education that is right for their children, and schools to focus on giving students a strong education rather than taking on issues that belong with families.”Lydia Denker, Narre Warren South District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She is passionate about protecting parental rights and giving families more choice in education and healthcare.”Bernadette Gray, Richmond District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“A school system built for the modern world”Troy Cheers, Yan Yean District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
Integrity2 of 29 candidates
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Smaller government will help reduce corruption and waste!”Fotini Theodossopoulou, Mulgrave District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“No spin, no games, no corruption.”Kate Hands, Pakenham District · Libertarian Party candidate profile
Where they're standing
Lower house (Legislative Assembly)23 candidates in 23 of 88 districts
Upper house (Legislative Council)6 candidates in 3 of 8 regions
| Region | Group | Candidates, in group order |
|---|---|---|
| North-Eastern Metropolitan | Group I | Matt Ford, David Schwab |
| South-Eastern Metropolitan | Group I | David Limbrick Sitting MP, Will Vandermeer |
| Western Victoria | Group I | Paul Barker, Phill Schiemer |
Outgoing MPsWho held a seat for Libertarian Party when Parliament last sat on 24 Sep 2026
Donations
1 donation to Libertarian Party totalling $1,500, from 1 donors, disclosed to the VEC. See every donation.
As published on VEC Disclosures (checked 13 Nov 2026). Donations to individual candidates are on their own pages.