Candidates of the Victorian legislative election, 2006

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This article provides details on candidates preselected by political parties or who have nominated as independents for the 2006 Victorian election to be held on 25 November 2006.

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[edit] Retiring MPs

[edit] Labor

Bundoora Labor MLA and Minister for Community Services Sherryl Garbutt is retiring. Justin Madden, the Minister for Sport and Recreation Justin Madden, who currently serves in the Legislative Council, was preselected as the ALP candidate, but then in October Colin Brooks, former Banyule councillor won the seat due to seat-shuffling caused by Mary Delahunty's resignation. Justin Madden is now apparently back on the Western Metrolpolitan Upper House ticket as #1 candidate, Fiona Richardson's former spot.

Footscray Labor MLA Bruce Mildenhall is retiring. The ALP candidate is Consumer Affairs Minister Marsha Thomson, who currently serves in the Legislative Council.

Preston Labor MLA Michael Leighton is retiring. One of his staffers, Robin Scott, has been preselected to stand for the ALP.

Lara Labor MLA Peter Loney is retiring after it became clear that he did not have the factional numbers to survive a planned preselection challenge. ALP preselection went to John Eren, a backbencher who currently serves in the Legislative Council.

Tarneit Labor MLA Mary Gillett has been forced to retire after losing preselection to Tim Pallas, current chief of staff to Premier Steve Bracks.

Narre Warren South Labor MLA Dale Wilson has been forced to retire after losing preselection to Judith Graley, an Electorate Officer for Minister Tim Holding. Dale Wilson has since allegedly been implicated for tax evasion after not filing a return for 12 years.

Northcote Labor MLA Mary Delahunty announced a last-minute decision to retire in October 2006. Fiona Richardson was given the candidacy in a factional deal brokered by Steve Bracks.

Doutta Galla Province Labor MLC and President of the Legislative Council Monica Gould is retiring. She will not have a direct replacement due to the forthcoming reforms of the Legislative Council.

Silvan Province Labor MLC Carolyn Hirsh is retiring. She will not have a direct replacement due to the forthcoming reforms of the Legislative Council.

Melbourne West Province Labor MLC Sang Nguyen has been forced to retire after being abruptly dumped by his Labor Unity faction, despite being initially re-endorsed. His dumping made way for the preselection of unionist Martin Pakula, who had previously launched a high-profile, but ultimately failed preselection challenge against former federal Labor leader Simon Crean. Khalil Eideh, the #2 candidate was preselected on the ticket.

Koonung Province Labor MLC Helen Buckingham was initially preselected as a candidate for the reformed Eastern Metropolitan Province, but decided to bow out on September 20, 2006 due to health reasons. Brian Tee, who had been the next candidate on the ticket, will take her winnable seat.

[edit] Liberal

Mornington Liberal MLA and veteran shadow minister Robin Cooper is retiring. David Morris has been endorsed by the Liberal Party to stand for election as his replacement.

Doncaster Liberal MLA and Shadow Minister for Education Victor Perton is retiring. Mary Wooldridge, sister of former federal health minister Michael Wooldridge, won preselection to stand for the Liberal Party.

Warrandyte Liberal MLA and former Liberal deputy leader Phil Honeywood is retiring. Ryan Smith has been endorsed to stand for the Liberal Party.

Malvern Liberal MLA and former Liberal leader Robert Doyle is retiring. Michael O'Brien will stand for the Liberal Party in his place.

Benambra Liberal MLA Tony Plowman is retiring. The Liberal Party has preselected Bill Tilley.

Waverley Province Liberal MLC Andrew Brideson is retiring. He will not have a direct replacement due to the forthcoming reforms of the Legislative Council.

South Eastern Province Liberal MLC Ron Bowden is retiring. He will not have a direct replacement due to the forthcoming reforms of the Legislative Council.

Templestowe Province Liberal MLC Bill Forwood is retiring. He will not have a direct replacement due to the forthcoming reforms of the Legislative Council.

Higinbotham Province Liberal MLC Chris Strong is retiring after being defeated by former MLA Inga Peulich in his bid to gain preselection for a winnable seat in the reconstituted Legislative Council.

[edit] National

Rodney National MLA Noel Maughan is retiring. Paul Weller, the president of the Victorian Farmers Federation, has been preselected as the National Party candidate for Rodney.

North Western Province National MLC Barry Bishop is retiring. He will not have a direct replacement due to the forthcoming reforms of the Legislative Council.

[edit] Legislative Assembly

Sitting members are in bold.

Electorate Held By Labor Candidates Liberal Candidates Greens Candidates Nationals Candidates Other Candidates
 
Albert Park Labor John Thwaites Clive Smith John Middleton Adrian Jackson (Independent)
Stratos Pavlis (People Power)
Sam Robertson (Family First)
David Reece (Citizens' Electoral Council)
Altona Labor Lynne Kosky Ian Soylemez Andreas Bischof David Bernanrd (Family First)
Ballarat East Labor Geoff Howard Geoff Hayes Michele Harvie Dianne Hadden (Independent)
Grace Bailey (Family First)
Ballarat West Labor Karen Overington Shane Brennan Belinda Coates Dale Butterfield (Family First)
Bass Liberal John Anderson Ken Smith Tully Fletcher Jacky Abbott Robert Brown (People Power)
Cameron Begg (Family First)
Cheryl Billing-Smith (Independent)
Bayswater Labor Peter Lockwood Heidi Victoria James Tennant Stephanie Mortimer (People Power)
Steve Raskovy (Independent)
Warwick Murphy (Family First)
Kurt Beilharz (Citizens' Electoral Council)
Gordon Ashley (Independent)
Bellarine Labor Lisa Neville Don Gibson Justin Teague Len Lengyal (Family First)
Benalla National Rob Mitchell Hamish McMillan Kammy Cordner-Hunt Bill Sykes Jim Reiney (Family First)
Benambra Liberal Lisa Mahood Bill Tilley Helen Robinson Bill Baxter Martin Corboy (Family First)
Shane Pearce (Independent)
Bendigo East Labor Jacinta Allan Kevin Gibbins John Bardsley John Manning Colin James OAM (People Power)
Gail Hardy (Family First)
Bendigo West Labor Bob Cameron Bruce McClure Sue-Ellen Radford Glenn Murrells Rachel Harrison (Family First)
Bentleigh Labor Rob Hudson James Gobbo Peter D'Arcy Michael John Portelli (Family First)
Colin Horne (Citizens' Electoral Council)
Box Hill Liberal Robert Chong Robert Clark Peter Campbell Gary Ong (Family First)
Christine Cumming (People Power)
Brighton Liberal Jane Shelton Louise Asher Jonathan Walters Mark Freeman (Family First)
Clifford Hayes (Independent)
Broadmeadows Labor John Brumby Daniel Parsons Emily Taylor Marlene Ebejer (People Power)
Sleiman Yohanna (Citizens' Electoral Council)
Gerard Hines (Family First)
Wil Marshall (Independent)
Brunswick Labor Carlo Carli Vince Arborea Cyndi Dawes Vannessa Hearman (Socialist Alliance)
Christian Astorian (People Power)
James McDonald (Family First)
Bulleen Liberal Neill Campbell Nick Kotsiras Fiona MacKenzie Carmen Tong (Family First)
Bundoora Labor Colin Brooks Kane Afford Sarah Jefford Julie Anderson (People Power)
Dean Cronkwright (Family First)
Rod McLennan (Citizens' Electoral Council)
Burwood Labor Bob Stensholt Graham Bailey John Presley John Caravan (Family First)
Carrum Labor Jenny Lindell Jeff Shelley Carlos Lopez Michael McLean (Family First)
Ronnie Musster (Independent)
Alan Thompson (Independent)
Caulfield Liberal Steven Cusworth Helen Shardey Peter Job Eric Labonne (Family First)
Clayton Labor Hong Lim Michael Carty Siobhan Isherwood Emyr Aditya (Family First)
Simon Hall (Citizens' Electoral Council)
Cranbourne Labor Jude Perera Luke Martin Hillary Bray Mark Hermans (Family First)
Dandenong Labor John Pandazopoulos Cameron Nicholls Peter Blair Peter Dorian (Family First)
Derrimut Labor Telmo Languiller Charles Tran Marc Purcell Jorge Jorquera (Independent Socialist)
Margaret Foster (Family First)
Rod Doel (Citizens' Electoral Council)
Doncaster Liberal Lidia Argondizzo Mary Wooldridge Chris Gymer Irene Goonan (Independent)
Graham Wynn (People Power)
Dot Peak (Family First)
Eltham Labor Steve Herbert Craig Ondarchie Damien Magner Shane Porter (Family First)
Essendon Labor Judy Maddigan Conrad D'Souza Bob Muntz Arthur Tsiglopoulos (Family First)
Jeremy Beck (Citizens' Electoral Council)
Phillip Cutler (Independent)
Evelyn Labor Heather McTaggart Christine Fyffe Justine Indigo-Rose Roger Williamson (Family First)
Peter Byrne (People Power)
Ferntree Gully Labor Anne Eckstein Nick Wakeling Steve Bullock Adrian Dowell (People Power)
Ross Russell (Citizens' Electoral Council)
Allister Rouse (Family First)
Footscray Labor Marsha Thomson Cam Nation Greg Ferrington Margarita Windisch (Socialist Alliance)
Ronald Berchy (Family First)
Catherine Cumming (Independent)
Forest Hill Labor Kirstie Marshall Neil Angus Mick Kir Stella Collins (Family First)
Frankston Labor Alistair Harkness Rochelle McArthur Wendy Smith Michael Pleiter (Family First)
Fletcher Davis (Independent)
Geelong Labor Ian Trezise Scott Dixon Bruce Lindsay Elsie Teer (People Power)
Gary Plumridge (Family First)
Gembrook Labor Tammy Lobato Simon Wildes Gordon Watson Peter McConachy Robyn Allcock (People Power)
Peter Gebbing (Family First)
Frank Dean (Independent)
Gippsland East Independent Zach Smith Peter Bommer Geoff de Jonge Chris Nixon Craig Ingram (Independent)
Dean Beveridge (Family First)
Clint Eastwood (Independent)
Gippsland South National Steve Boyce Simon Wilson Jackie Dargaville Peter Ryan Clare Heath (Family First)
Theo Alblas (Citizens' Electoral Council)
Jo McCubbin (Independent)
Hastings Labor Rosy Buchanan Neale Burgess Francine Buckley Jim King Melanie Marcin (Family First)
Stuart Anthony Holm (People Power)
Hawthorn Liberal John McNally Ted Baillieu Lynda Birch Veronica Sidhu (Family First)
Ivanhoe Labor Craig Langdon Maxwell Gratton Marisa Palmer Jenny Mulholland (Independent) Kevin Tan (Family First)
Keilor Labor George Seitz John Clifford Lisa Asbury Scott Amberley (Family First)
Kew Liberal Maree Williams Andrew McIntosh Emma Henley Wallis Patterson (Family First)
John F. Dobinson (Independent)
Kilsyth Labor Dympna Beard David Hodgett Salore Craig Gillian Schwab (Family First)
Patsy Hill (Independent)
Kororoit Labor Andre Haermeyer Mick Alexander Tania Walters (Family First)
Andre Kozlowski (Citizens' Electoral Council)
Lara Labor John Eren Angelo Kakouros Catherine Jones Brent Lyons-Lee (People Power)
Peter Haines (Family First)
Lowan National Paul Battista Katrina Rainsford Rob Daly Hugh Delahunty Graeme Presser (Family First)
Lyndhurst Labor Tim Holding Gary Anderton Andrew Henley Jenny Walsh (Family First)
Gordon F. Ford (Independent)
Macedon Labor Joanne Duncan Robyne Head Leigh Johnson Steve Jack Medcraft (Independent)
Frank O'Connor (Family First)
Rob Guthrie (People Power)
Barry Dave (Independent)
Malvern Liberal Paul Vout Michael O'Brien Tania Giles Deborah Holmes (People Power)
Ann Grauer (Family First)
Melbourne Labor Bronwyn Pike Steve Pappas Richard DiNatale Isabell Collins (People Power)
Rebecca Gbbing (Family First)
Kevin F. Chambberlain (Independent)
Melton Labor Don Nardella Graham Hooper Jeremy Sanders Pamela Lee (Family First)
John Southall (Independent)
John J. Goodman (Independent)
Mildura Independent Alison Smith Gavin Sedgmen Bruce Rivendell Peter Crisp Russell Savage (Independent)
Chris Katis (Independent)
Mill Park Labor Lily D'Ambrosio Adam Papaevangelou Benedict Hughes Carmen McLeod (Family First)
Christine Stow (People Power)
Mitcham Labor Tony Robinson Philip Daw Robert Redman Peter Allan (Independent)
Sharon Partridge (People Power)
Miriam Rawson (Family First)
Monbulk Labor James Merlino Clive Larkman Robert Stephen Joanne Stride (People Power)
Carl Huybers (Family First)
Mordialloc Labor Janice Munt Stephen Hartney Shana Nerenberg Jadah Milroy (Family First)
Mornington Liberal William Puls David Morris Malcolm Jones Mark Fleming (People Power)
Thea Clarke (Family First)
Morwell Labor Brendan Jenkins Stephen Parker Jeff Wrathall Russell Northe Ian Radford (People Power)
Katy Koo (Family First)
Lisa Proctor (Independent)
Mount Waverley Labor Maxine Morand Michael Gidley John Poppins Kali Paxinos (People Power)
John Boland (Family First)
Neil H. Smith (Independent)
Mulgrave Labor Daniel Andrews Ashton Ashokkumar Jon Owen Penny Badwal (Family First)
Murray Valley Labor Lauren O'Neill Nick McHugh Carol Kunert Ken Jasper Gary Duke (Family First)
Narracan Labor Ian Maxfield Gary Blackwood Kate Jackson John Verhoeven Roger Marks (People Power)
Terry McKenna (Family First)
Steven Maxwell Bird (Citizens' Electoral Council)
Narre Warren North Labor Luke Donnellan Mick Morland Bree Taylor Ian Murphy (People Power)
Peterine Smulders (Family First)
Narre Warren South Labor Judith Graley Michael Shepherdson Meg Tanti Bronwyn Rawlins (Family First)
Nepean Liberal Anne Marshall Martin Dixon Henry Kelsall Craig Nelson (Family First)
Niddrie Labor Rob Hulls James Buonopane Gwen Lee Mark Markovic (Family First)
Northcote Labor Fiona Richardson Graham Watt Alex Bhathal Darren Lewin-Hill (Independent)
Daniel Willis (Family First)
Oakleigh Labor Ann Barker Colin Dixon Matthew Billman Joyce Khoo (Family First)
Pascoe Vale Labor Christine Campbell Claudio Tomisich David Collis Stefan Pittari (Family First)
Noelene Isherwood (Citizens' Electoral Council)
Polwarth Liberal Darren Cheeseman Terry Mulder Natalie Atherden Trevor Pearce (Family First)
Prahran Labor Tony Lupton Clem Newton-Brown Justin Walker Barbara Biggs (People Power)
Gary Pinto (Family First)
Preston Labor Robin Scott Peter Hammond Chris Chaplin Christopher Field (Family First)
Robert Barwick (Citizens' Electoral Council)
Richmond Labor Richard Wynne Maina Walkley Gurm Sekhon Richard Grummet (People Power)
Steve Jolly (Socialist Party)
Ann Bon Seeley (Family First)
Luke Watts (Independent)
Ripon Labor Joe Helper Vic Dunn Steve Morse Robyn Smith Leanne Rawson (Family First)
Rodney National Nicola Castleman Neil Repacholi Beck Lowe Paul Weller Paul Bachelor (Family First)
Tony Murphy (Independent)
Jeff Simmons (Independent)
Sandringham Liberal Noel Pullen Murray Thompson Bruce McPhate Stuart Campbell (Family First)
Sonia Castelli (Independent)
Scoresby Liberal Gerry Raleigh Kim Wells Rex Thompson John Tibble (People Power)
Peter Lake (Family First)
Seymour Labor Ben Hardman Mike Dalmau Sean O'Sullivan Josh Dolan (Family First)
Robert Gordon (People Power)
Shepparton National James Taylor Stephen Merrylees Doug Ralph Jeanette Powell Neil Martin Meyer (Family First)
South Barwon Labor Michael Crutchfield Michael King Matthew Walters Jonathan Tinney (Family First)
John M. Lambert (Independent)
South-West Coast Liberal Roy Reekie Denis Napthine Phoebe Adams David O'Brien Mike Noske (People Power)
Barry Wilson (Family First)
Swan Hill National Glenn Morrison Suellen Tomamichel Peter Walsh Martin Jones (Family First)
Trudy Campbell (Citizens' Electoral Council)
Tarneit Labor Tim Pallas Mark Rose Pamela Boyd Christopher Harrison (Family First)
Michael Goldsworthy (People Power)
John Gibbons (Independent)
Thomastown Labor Peter Batchelor Simon Coles Jen Hargrave Tim Rebecchi (Family First)
Warrandyte Liberal Jarrod Panther Ryan Smith David Ellis Paul Bronti (Family First)
Williamstown Labor Steve Bracks Alan Evers-Buckland Michael Faltermaier Veronica Hayes (Family First)
Wajde Assaf (Independent)
Yan Yean Labor Danielle Green Aneta Ivanovski Karin Geradts Brian Mawhinney (People Power)
Belinda Clarkson (Independent)
Matthew Field (Family First)
Yuroke Labor Liz Beattie Catherine Finn Belinda Connell George Barrett (Family First)

[edit] Legislative Council

The 40 members of the new Legislative Council will be elected under a proportional representation system.

Candidates considered likely to win are denoted in bold.

Party

Western Victoria

Eastern Victoria

Northern Victoria

South Eastern Metropolitan

Southern Metropolitan

Eastern Metropolitan

Northern Metropolitan

Western Metropolitan

Labor
  1. Jaala Pulford
  2. Gayle Tierney
  3. Elaine Carbines
  4. Christine Couzens
  5. Chris Papas
  1. Matt Viney
  2. Johan Scheffer
  3. Glenyys Romannes
  4. Gregg Cook
  5. Ann Dettrick
  1. Candy Broad
  2. Kaye Darveniza
  3. Marg Lewis
  1. Gavin Jennings
  2. Adem Somyurek
  3. Bob Smith
  4. Vince Rossi
  5. Shilana Yip
  1. John Lenders
  2. Evan Thornley
  3. Shelly Freeman
  4. Alexandria Hicks
  5. Pablo Salina
  1. Shaun Leane
  2. Brian Tee
  3. Andrew McKenzie
  4. Coral Delarue
  5. Mike Symon
  1. Theo Theophanous
  2. Jenny Mikakos
  3. Nazih Elasmar
  4. Joe Caputo
  5. Michele Ryan
  1. Justin Madden
  2. Khalil Eideh
  3. Martin Pakula
  4. Henry Barlow
  5. Lisa Zanatta

Greens
  1. Marcus Ward
  2. Gillian Blair
  3. Stephen Chenery
  4. Karen McAloon
  5. Judy Cameron
  1. Louis Delacretaz
  2. Jill Redwood
  3. George Beardsley
  4. Catheryn Thompson
  5. Daniel Jordan
  1. Jennifer Alden
  2. Jon Baly
  3. Jenny O'Connor
  1. Jim Reiher
  2. Dean Andrew
  3. Nicole Avery
  1. Sue Pennicuik
  2. Clare Pilcher
  3. Teresa Puszka
  4. Ray Walford
  5. Heather Welsh
  1. Bill Pemberton
  2. Kiera Perrot
  3. Nina Scott
  4. Howard Tankey
  5. Janet Powell
  1. Greg Barber
  2. Priya Carey
  3. Hoa Pham
  4. Glenn Osboldstone
  5. Daniel Marti
  1. Colleen Hartland
  2. Nam Bui
  3. Robert Humphreys
  4. Liz Ingram
  5. Nora Tchekmeyan

Liberals
  1. John Vogels
  2. David Koch
  3. Kate Bullen
  4. Paul Johnston
  5. John Oxley
  1. Philip Davis
  2. Edward O'Donohue
  3. Susie Manson
  4. Sarah Meredith
  5. Daniel Hyland
  1. Wendy Lovell
  2. Donna Petrovich
  3. John Lithgow
  4. Zie Devereux
  5. Michael Gillies Smith
  1. Gordon Rich-Phillips
  2. Inga Peulich
  3. Ken Ong
  4. Susanne La Fontaine
  5. John Aivaliotis
  1. David Davis
  2. Andrea Coote
  3. David Southwick
  4. Michael Heffernan
  5. Kaye Farrow
  1. Richard Dalla-Riva
  2. Bruce Atkinson
  3. Jan Kronberg
  4. Gladys Liu
  5. Matthew Koce
  1. Matthew Guy
  2. Dino De Marchi
  3. Emilia Arnus
  1. Bernie Finn
  2. Stephen Reynolds
  3. Wayne Tseng
  4. Ann Bitans

Nationals
  1. Samantha McIntosh
  2. Peter McIntyre
  1. Peter Hall
  2. Janice Coates
  3. Wesley Head
  4. Jenny Hammett
  5. Neville Buckland
  1. Damian Drum
  2. Justin Scholz
  3. Rachel McAsey
  4. Robert Mitchell
  5. Brian O'Sullivan

People Power
  1. Greg Jones
  2. Lachlan Jones
  1. Gabriela Byrne
  2. Jodie Hughson
  1. Denise Allan
  2. Phil Bachmann
  1. Linda Hancock
  2. Maria Pazaitis
  1. Stephen Mayne
  2. Judith Voce
  1. Karin Orpen
  2. John Giles
  1. Barbara Biggs
  2. Vern Hughes
  1. Max Jackson
  2. Christine Williams

Socialist Alliance
  1. Sue Bull
  2. Rowan Stewart

Country Alliance
  1. Mike Hodges
  2. Ron Heath
  1. Andrew Jones
  2. Peter Kelly
  1. Danny Lee
  2. Fred Goodwin

Democratic Labor Party
  1. Peter Kavanagh
  2. Clare Power
  3. David Power
  4. Michael Casanova
  5. Leanne Casanova
  1. Pat Crea
  2. Pat Lamanna
  3. Margaret Hansen
  4. Teresa Evelyn-Liardet
  1. Andrew Robinson
  2. Paul McCormack
  3. Sharon Lane
  1. Denise de Graaf
  2. Frances Murphy
  1. Gerry Flood
  2. Brian Maunder
  3. Terry O'Hanlon
  1. Greg Byrne
  2. Ken Wells
  1. John Mulholland
  2. Kevon Harwood
  1. [[Mark Beshara]
  2. Shane McCarthy]

Family First
  1. Gordon Alderson
  2. Monique Podbury
  3. Michael Croot
  4. Anna Jennings
  5. Michael Albers
  1. Cameron Eastman
  2. Joshua Reimer
  3. Wendy J. Buchanan
  4. Mark C. Harvey
  5. Marcus van Enk
  1. Nathan Hulls
  2. Mary Lou Corboy
  3. Nathanael John Valentine
  4. Helen Leach
  1. Ann-Marie Hermans
  2. Steven Ashdown
  3. Ann Rose
  4. Annette Blazé
  1. John McSwiney
  2. John Fribel
  3. Brian Campbell
  1. Chris Willis
  2. May Ng
  3. Fiona Bronte
  4. John Bridge
  5. Pat Murray
  1. Liz Bos
  2. Amy Shand
  3. Giacomo Angeli
  4. Roy Crea
  1. Ashley Alp
  2. Anh Nugyen
  3. Robert Walker
  4. Marie Spataro
  5. Roger San Jose

Democrats
  1. Karen Bailey
  2. David Battan
  3. Daniel Berk
  1. Paul Kavanagh
  2. Margie Mitsikas
  3. John Mathieson
  1. Craig Beale
  2. Mary Dettman
  3. Rachel Aza
  1. Geoff Lutz
  2. Jess Healy
  3. Robert Stone
  1. Rob Livesay
  2. Danielle Coric
  3. Roger Howe

Independents and Others

John S. Camilleri (Ungrouped)

Henrie Ellis (No 1 in Group F)
Stephen Pearman (No 2 in Group F)
Wolfgang Martin Voight [Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) - No1]
Eddie Brockhus [Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) - No2]
Adnan Glibanovic (Ungroup)

Stefano de Pieri (No 1 in Group E)
Helen Healy (No 2 in Group E)
Geoff Brown (No 3 in Group E)
Joe Rocca (No 4 in Group E)
Neil Fettling (No 5 in Group E)
Phil Seymour [Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) - No1]
Ewan McDonald [Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) - No2]
Laurie Whelan (No 1 in Group H)
Peter O'Brien (No 2 in Group H)

Sandra Herrmann [Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) - No1]
Jenny Zuiderwyk [Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) - No2]
Sue Walton (No 1 in Group E)
Geraldine Gonsalvez (No 2 in Group E)

Rita Bentley (Recreational Environmental Group)
Geoff Taylor (Recreational Environmental Group)
John Barry Myers (Ungrouped)

Andrew Calleja (Socialist Party)
Joseph Kaliniy (No 1 in Group D)
Koulla Mesaritis (No 2 in Group D)
Alexios Alexopoulos (No 3 in Group D)
Mousti Senkul (No 4 in Group D)

[edit] Preselected candidates who resigned

  • Jack Reilly resigned as the No 1 People Power candidate for Northern Metropolitan on Saturday 16 September 2006.
  • Helen Buckingham resigned as the No 3 ALP candidate for Eastern Metropolitan.
  • Mary Delahunty resigned as the ALP incumbent candidate for Northcote.
  • Stephen Mayne resigned as the No. 1 People Power candidate for Southern Metropolitan on October 18, 2006, but he reversed this decision on November 1, 2006.
  • Wally Rogers resigned as the Liberal candidate for Yuroke due to illness.
  • Frank Dawood resigned as the Liberal candidate for Dandenong.
  • Andrew Olexander did not nominate after all

[edit] Analysis of contests for regions

[edit] Northern Metropolitan

On 2002 results it will be 3 Labor (57.4%, 3.45 quotas), 1 Liberal (23.0% 1.38 quotas) and 1 Greens (16.8% 1.01 quotas). The strong Labor vote means Labor would normally win three seats with the Liberals often battling the Greens for the last spot. Current polling suggests the Greens Greg Barber will win the fifth seat on primary votes[1].

[edit] Western Victoria

The result in this electorate may be affected by Labor's decision to demote popular incumbent Elaine Carbines to the third position. While sparking substantial criticism in the local press, it may eventuate in a high below-the-line vote for Carbines, and at least one coastal branch is threatening to place Carbines atop their how-to-vote cards. Former Victorian Premier Joan Kirner criticised the "grubby factional deal" that resulted in Carbines being demoted on the Labor ticket stating "She has been dealt such a grubby deal by certain leaders of the party. It strikes at the core values of the party — equality and justice. Certain 'fractions' and their leaders are prepared to put personal power ahead of long-term interest of the party".[2]

Predictons based on 2002 results are 3 Labor (47.3% 2.84 quotas) 2 Liberal (37.1%, 2.23 quotas). Labor's results at recent elections in Geelong and Ballarat would deliver 3 seats (on 2002 results) if they get Green preferences. The Liberals would win the other two. The fifth seat would usually be a battle between Liberal and Labor. It has a weak minor party vote, making it very difficult for parties such as the Nationals or the Greens to win a seat. However, if Labor does poorly and directs preferences to the Nationals they may have a chance[1].

[edit] Southern Metropolitan

The fifth spot will be a contest between David Southwick and Sue Pennicuik. If the previous election's results are repeated, it will go to Pennicuik, but if current polling is correct, it will go to Southwick. Evan Thornley, one of Australia's first internet millionaires, is a star recruit for Labor. Predicted outcomes based on 2002 results are 2 Labor (37.9% 2.27 quotas), 2 Liberal (44.2% 2.65 quotas), 1 Greens (15.4% 0.93). There was a very high Green vote in Liberal seats such as Kew and Hawthorn in 2002. This is the Liberal's best seat in inner east Melbourne. A more normal result would be 3 Liberal 2 Labor[1].

[edit] Northern Victoria

Predictions based on 2002 results are 2 Labor (37.4% 2.24 quotas), 2 Liberal (29.8%, 1.79 quotas), 1 National (19.3%, 1.16 quotas). This region covers rural areas north of Melbourne right up to the Murray River. At a normal election, Labor would be expected to win two seats. The fifth seat would normally be a battle between the Liberals and Nationals for the final seat[1].

[edit] Eastern Metropolitan

Based on 2002 election results, Antony Green estimates that Labor will win 2 seats (43.3%, 2.6 quotas), the Liberals 2 (44.3%, 2.66 quotas), Greens 1 (10.5%, 0.63 quota)[1].

[edit] South East Metropolitan

Based on 2002 election results, Antony Green estimates that Labor will win 2 seats (54.2%, 3.25 quotas), the Liberals 2 (34.6%, 2.07 quotas)[1]. This region covers the Frankston, Cranbourne, Dandenong growth corridor. At a closer election than 2002, this would be one of the very competitive region for the final seat.

[edit] Western Metropolitan

Martin Pakula (Labor) is a high profile unionist candidate, who recently lost a challenge to Simon Crean for federal preselection. He has been installed at a safe position on the Labor ticket by the Labor Unity (Right) faction, bumping Sang Nguyen out of parliament against his will. [3]

Predictions based on 2002 results are 4 Labor (62.2% 3.73 quotas), 1 Liberal (25.6%, 1.54 quota), 1 Greens (9.6%, 0.58 quota). Labor using Liberal or Green preferences to win the last seat. The strong support for Labor means they will always win three seats. A more normal result would be 3 Labor 2 Liberal, with the possibility of a minor party winning Labor's forth seat on Liberal preferences [1].

[edit] Eastern Victoria

This region covers Gippsland and the Mornington Peninsula and the semi-rural edge of Melbourne's east including the Dandenongs. If the results of the last election are repeated, it will be a contest for the fifth spot between Glenyys Romannes and Louis Delacretaz .

Predictons based on 2002 results are 2 Labor (40.6% 2.44 quotas) 2 Liberal (37.0%, 2.22 quotas), 1 Greens (10.7% 0.64 quotas). The last seat will be very close contest with the Greens favoured on Labor preferences. At a more normal election, the fifth seat would be fought out between the Liberal's Susie Manson and the National's Peter Hall[1]

[edit] Optional Preferential Voting in the Upper House

The preference flow is not predictable currently as voters will be using optional preferential voting for the first time and may choose to only use numbers 1 to 5 on the ballot paper for the 5 candidates of their choice. Voters do not, for the Upper house only, have to fill in every box on the ballot paper.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Antony Green, Analysis: The Draft Victorian Legislative Council Boundaries, abc.net.au, 2006
  2. ^ Raw deal for diligent MP, says Kirner, The Age, 16 March 2006
  3. ^ State MP bumped for Pakula, The Australian, 15 March 2006
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