Mark Dreyfus – Labor
I am proud to have represented the people of Isaacs since 2007 and I want to continue to serve them as a member of the Albanese Labor Government. If re-elected, we would boost bulk billing, provide tax cuts for every taxpayer, make free TAFE permanent and slash HECS debts, cut energy bills, and make it easier to buy a first home.
As Member for Isaacs I’ve already delivered significant investments for the community, including funding for vital road safety improvements, upgrades to the new Dingley Reserve Pavilion, $20 million for the new Mordialloc Aquatic Centre, upgrades to the Bonbeach Sports Club, funding for the Kingston Toy Library and many more community groups. In government we have committed $5.8 million towards the upgrade of Le Page Park though our Thriving Suburbs Program.
If re-elected we will expand the capacity of the Dandenong Urgent Care Clinic and invest $5 million to improve Dandenong Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit. We would fund the Dandenong Employment Hub and deliver important upgrades to our sporting fields and recreational reserves including new lighting at Southern Road Reserve at Mentone.
I want to be part of an Albanese Labor Government that is building Victoria’s future by investing more than $3.3 billion in Victoria for new road and rail projects to boost economic growth, improve connectivity and tackle congestion on suburban roads.
Thanks to the hard work of the Albanese Labor Government inflation and interest rates are coming down, making it easier for families.
As your local Member for Isaacs I want to continue to serve you in a re-elected Albanese Labor Government that works for the things I believe in – Medicare, a fair go for all Australians, access to justice, decent wages, the right to a good education, protecting our precious environment and social justice.
Matthew Kirwan – Greens
I grew up in Isaacs and now live here with my wife Jenny and twin daughters Eloise and Sylvia. My career is in project management and policy roles across State and Local Government. I also served as a local Councillor within the Isaacs electorate and continue to be an active community member.
Isaacs is a diverse electorate and a fantastic place to live. It stretches from the bay through the South-East Green Wedge, which I have passionately spent a decade as an activist defending, to multicultural Dandenong.
I’ve dedicated my life to fighting for our community. It’s a community where there is affluence but also disadvantage. We need a future where no one is left behind. The Labor Party has taken Isaacs for granted for too long. I am deeply committed to serving the needs of the electorate by expanding and investing in public and genuinely affordable housing and improving renters’ rights.
We also need a safe climate. The climate crisis is already threatening the coastal parts of Isaacs. Those on low incomes and the older members of the Isaacs community are the most impacted by rising temperatures.
By having a fairer tax system we can fund things we all need, like dental and mental health into Medicare and make sure you can see the GP for free – making a real dent in the cost of living. By investing in renewable energy we can act on the climate crisis, create green jobs and tackle inequality at the same time.
If elected as Federal MP for Isaacs, I will champion progressive policies that address the needs of the people of Isaacs, ensuring every voice is heard and moving us toward a sustainable and inclusive future. That is why I need your support.
Audrey Harmse – Family First
As your Family First candidate for Isaacs, my vision is for a community where families, faith, and freedom are truly valued and protected. With a background in healthcare and aged care, I have seen firsthand the importance of compassion, dignity, and strong support networks for all ages. In Parliament, I will advocate for policies that put families first—protecting children from radical ideologies in schools, defending the rights of parents to make decisions for their children, and upholding the sanctity of life from conception to natural death.
Locally, I am committed to supporting projects that improve aged care, mental health services, and community safety, ensuring our seniors and vulnerable residents receive the care and respect they deserve. I will work to address cost-of-living pressures by advocating for lower power prices and affordable housing, and I support practical infrastructure upgrades that make daily life easier for Isaacs families.
I proudly campaign alongside Bernie Finn, Family First’s lead Senate candidate for Victoria. Bernie brings decades of experience as a passionate advocate for families, life, and freedom, and will be a strong voice for Victoria in the Senate. Together, we are dedicated to restoring mainstream values and delivering real results for Isaacs.
Fiona Ottey – Liberals
I’VE put my hand up to serve the people of Isaacs because I am a proud product of the community. I was born in Mordialloc, grew up in Aspendale and Cheltenham and lived with my own family in Parkdale and Mentone. I went to local schools and still have many local friends.
I understand the issues important to Isaacs and have listened to you for many months. I really appreciate all the time and conversations I’ve had with Isaacs locals during this campaign and am humbled by your willingness to engage. I believe I understand and share many of your aspirations and concerns. We all want better for ourselves, our friends and families. We are worried at what we see we are losing and want to build a better Australia with a greater future.
I’ve heard very clearly your anxieties regarding the cost and standard of living. How can you keep managing your food and grocery bills, put food on the table, pay rent or a mortgage (or even buy a home) and fuel your car? How can you access and afford the healthcare you need and the services on which you rely? The cost-of-living crisis is all too real and it’s not getting any easier under Labor governments. We simply cannot afford three more years of the same.
If elected, I will be a strong voice for Isaacs. I will do all I can to reduce energy prices and cost-of-living, improve your standard of living, champion home ownership and build safer communities. I will work hard to protect our freedoms and support all Australians to retain (and improve) their way of life. We are so lucky to be Australian and we need to protect that privilege.
I support the Liberal Party’s policies to incentivise home ownership by unlocking up to 500,000 new homes by funding essential infrastructure and rebalancing our migration system, plus implementing a two-year ban on foreign investors buying homes.
I am proud of my local commitments to Isaacs with upgrades to Greaves Reserve in Dandenong, Fotheringham Reserve in Dandenong and Rowley Allan Reserve in Keysborough – projects that will help improve the livability of our community.
I humbly seek your support and vote this election to help get Isaacs and Australia, back on track.
Geoffrey McMahon – One Nation*
GEOFFREY McMahon is Pauline Hanson’s One Nation candidate for the seat of Isaacs. With an impressive 52-year career as a high-voltage electrical engineer, Geoffrey brings a wealth of real-world experience, technical insight, and analytical thinking to the political arena.
A Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and member of Engineers Australia (MIEAust), Geoffrey’s credentials span national and international registers (NER, RPEQ, RPEV). He has worked across Australia and abroad delivering critical energy solutions in both the public and private sectors. His expertise makes him uniquely qualified to address one of the nation’s most pressing issues: Australia’s failing energy policies and the spiralling cost of renewable infrastructure.
Geoffrey shares One Nation’s concern that the rush to renewables is driving up household costs, jeopardising grid reliability, and ignoring the long-term economic implications.
*Editor’s note: Candidates are listed in the order they appear on the ballot paper. One Nation candidate Geoffrey McMahon did not provide a statement by publication deadline – a biography from his website has been included.