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title: "Anthony Carbines: policies, promises and political ads | Politics Computer"
description: "What Anthony Carbines is promising (school upgrades, traffic congestion, level crossing removal and more), quoted from their own ads, and what they spend on Facebook and Instagram."
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Labor Victorian Legislative Assembly

# Anthony Carbines

Member for [Ivanhoe](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/ivanhoe), [Labor](https://politics.computer/party/labor) 

Minister for Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Economy. Minister for Major Events. Minister for Medical Research. Minister for Racing. Minister for Economic Development. Leader of the House.

About

## About Anthony Carbines

Anthony Carbines is a Labor member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for the electoral district of Ivanhoe, in Melbourne's north-east. He currently serves as Minister for Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Economy, Minister for Major Events, Minister for Medical Research, Minister for Racing, Minister for Economic Development, and Leader of the House. His ads focus on education, infrastructure and transport, health, housing, economy and tax, and crime and safety.

First elected

2010

Parliament

Legislative Assembly, Ivanhoe

Education

Studied journalism at RMIT University

Previous occupation

Five years as a journalist at the Geelong Advertiser

Relative

Stepmother Elaine Carbines was a Victorian Legislative Council member

Summarised by AI from [Anthony Carbines, Parliament of Victoria](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/anthony-carbines/) and [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony%5FCarbines), plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026.

Promises

## What Anthony Carbines is promising

Quoted from their own Facebook and Instagram ads, most repeated first.

1. ### School upgrades  
> We're delivering $14.07 million for upgrades at Heidelberg Primary School, including a new gymnasium & learning centre.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/cf057c69840da781147f9f6b50e3d9b654f3a1b2cf3c7bf513222d6bde63b7b2) In 4 ads from [Anthony Carbines MP](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines)
2. ### Traffic congestion  
> The North East Link will reduce local travel time and remove 15,000 trucks off local roads each day.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/2daecea9ae30d213821963559ea6beebf3fb8daf1f5bf8732bf8b9a371f451c9) From [Anthony Carbines MP](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines)
3. ### Level crossing removal  
> We're removing the level crossing at Ruthven Street, Macleod by building a rail bridge over the road.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/f23e10700e34afc34cdd4dd66e68017666ee41648db115ba726aecefb34f3600) From [Anthony Carbines MP](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines)
4. ### Social and affordable housing  
> The Carroll Labor Government and Albanese Labor Government are delivering 104 new homes at the Bell-Bardia housing site in West Heidelberg, including 53 social homes and 51 affordable homes.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/31c161eb938afa41fb8da47da7a920bfb34c29f4266275934a436780c94cb732) From [Anthony Carbines MP](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines)
5. ### Emergency department capacity  
> This redevelopment will see another 30,000 patients treated every year in the emergency department.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/00edafbab4497e706f11f12ea5bdfd696a9b819b8bee543e1fe249a9d41ea40b) From [Anthony Carbines MP](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines)
6. ### Endometriosis health service  
> A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $370,000 to support a new Austin Mercy Hospital health service to support women with endometriosis - 5,000 extra scans a year!  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/bb0b3095ddc966e6c3842219dc6de17c3b9bc290106e06709af02f9bf984c98f) From [Anthony Carbines MP](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines)
7. ### School funding  
> A re-elected Carroll Labor government will invest $26.77m at Viewbank College for a new gymnasium and extra modern classrooms.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/aa10ccf117ec0c55b431395f35fe3cebfd4c6e8847e8baf3f323f5586c3b8db9) From [Anthony Carbines MP](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines)
8. ### Sports facilities  
> Carroll Labor government will invest $1M at Ivanhoe Park to upgrade the field and cricket nets.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/5c1c1e855a4ac6798b70d673785f29c6e598e6a8fa71d5ea97d756c3c8750b05) From [Anthony Carbines MP](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines)
9. ### Aquatic centre upgrade  
> The Carroll Labor Government will invest $11 million to deliver stage 2 of the Ivanhoe Aquatic Centre master plan which includes a new learn-to-swim, toddler and 25-meter pools, a new concourse, and upgraded spa, sauna and steam room facilities.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/333a1edb44b12c6368a7b87ce828340504e7fe5d28a743506bd6f1c1cdf5e7c9) From [Anthony Carbines MP](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines)

Ads

## What Anthony Carbines spends on ads

Facebook and Instagram ads from their page, as published in Meta's Ad Library.

Spent on ads

$14.4K –$18.8K 

Ads seen

24

Running now

24

Paid for by Anthony Carbines MP, according to the ads' disclaimers.

[See this page in Meta's Ad Library](https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/?active%5Fstatus=all&ad%5Ftype=political%5Fand%5Fissue%5Fads&country=AU&view%5Fall%5Fpage%5Fid=394391760701054) 

## Biggest ads

Ranked by what Meta says was spent on each design, across every copy of it.

- [![Investing in education: we're delivering $14.07 million for upgrades at Heidelberg Primary School, including a new gymnasium & learning cent](https://politics.computer/media/cf057c69840da781147f9f6b50e3d9b654f3a1b2cf3c7bf513222d6bde63b7b2?w=480) $2K–$2.5K spent Running since 9 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/cf057c69840da781147f9f6b50e3d9b654f3a1b2cf3c7bf513222d6bde63b7b2)
- [![Hi, I’m Anthony Carbines, State Labor MP for Ivanhoe and Minister for AI & Digital Economy, Minister for Major Events, Minister for Medical ](https://politics.computer/media/4368434bece8d449fc6cb9fd7a81a2e314db311418bc0274cfdf2bf7df53f633?w=480) $1.5K–$2K spent Running since 4 Aug](https://politics.computer/ad/4368434bece8d449fc6cb9fd7a81a2e314db311418bc0274cfdf2bf7df53f633)
- [![I was delighted to help launch the Heidelberg Youth Prevention and Recovery Centre - it provides residential short- and medium-term treatmen](https://politics.computer/media/33c472f429db70804f7d4cb8e835979fb32890733cca091f4dda5eb8ae2187ac?w=480) $1.5K–$2K spent Running since 26 Feb](https://politics.computer/ad/33c472f429db70804f7d4cb8e835979fb32890733cca091f4dda5eb8ae2187ac)
- [![Progress on the North East Link Tunnel with boring machines is more than half way through their journey. The North East Link will reduce loc](https://politics.computer/media/2daecea9ae30d213821963559ea6beebf3fb8daf1f5bf8732bf8b9a371f451c9?w=480) $1.5K–$2K spent Running since 29 Dec](https://politics.computer/ad/2daecea9ae30d213821963559ea6beebf3fb8daf1f5bf8732bf8b9a371f451c9)
- [![Public Transport is now free for people under 18 and free for Seniors on weekends!](https://politics.computer/media/c4d92766e117662842b318e71d0932e4861e563065de2464d83193fd009308ad?w=480) $1K–$1.5K spent Running since 25 Feb](https://politics.computer/ad/c4d92766e117662842b318e71d0932e4861e563065de2464d83193fd009308ad)
- [![We're removing the level crossing at Ruthven Street, Macleod by building a rail bridge over the road.  Works start in June! 🚄](https://politics.computer/media/f23e10700e34afc34cdd4dd66e68017666ee41648db115ba726aecefb34f3600?w=480) $700–$799 spent Running since 2 June](https://politics.computer/ad/f23e10700e34afc34cdd4dd66e68017666ee41648db115ba726aecefb34f3600)
- [![New housing in West Heidelberg. The Carroll Labor Government and Albanese Labor Government are delivering 104 new homes at the Bell-Bardia h](https://politics.computer/media/31c161eb938afa41fb8da47da7a920bfb34c29f4266275934a436780c94cb732?w=480) $500–$599 spent Running since 2 Aug](https://politics.computer/ad/31c161eb938afa41fb8da47da7a920bfb34c29f4266275934a436780c94cb732)
- [![The Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments invested a combined $50 million to establish the Melbourne Polytechnic's West Heidelberg campus "](https://politics.computer/media/706a56d27139b90aaa4cc73dd633c6c3f07eb4f72b8865a9d430a5e38d1ffad3?w=480) $500–$599 spent Running since 2 Aug](https://politics.computer/ad/706a56d27139b90aaa4cc73dd633c6c3f07eb4f72b8865a9d430a5e38d1ffad3)
- [![Our Austin Health will soon have an expanded emergency department thanks to a $275 million investment in the State Budget. Labor built a new](https://politics.computer/media/4a582c61d2089c38ff7f5f75bce183477c0ddd7c423ea91355f56f742d9a43ff?w=480) $500–$599 spent Running since 1 Aug](https://politics.computer/ad/4a582c61d2089c38ff7f5f75bce183477c0ddd7c423ea91355f56f742d9a43ff)
- [![A re-elected Carroll Labor government will invest $1M at Ivanhoe Park to upgrade the field and cricket nets! Authorised by S. Staikos, ALP,](https://politics.computer/media/5c1c1e855a4ac6798b70d673785f29c6e598e6a8fa71d5ea97d756c3c8750b05?w=480) $400–$499 spent Running since 2 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/5c1c1e855a4ac6798b70d673785f29c6e598e6a8fa71d5ea97d756c3c8750b05)

## Newest ads

- [![The Carroll Labor Government will invest $11 million to deliver stage 2 of the Ivanhoe Aquatic Centre master plan which includes a new learn](https://politics.computer/media/333a1edb44b12c6368a7b87ce828340504e7fe5d28a743506bd6f1c1cdf5e7c9?w=480) $300–$399 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/333a1edb44b12c6368a7b87ce828340504e7fe5d28a743506bd6f1c1cdf5e7c9)
- [![Anthony Carbines MP - Labor is fighting for working people! Authorised by S. Staikos, ALP, 438 Docklands Drive, Docklands.](https://politics.computer/media/54229bb6a2a807db625eb3b9d4da0db528433e14a0f4c1c2791f1ea569084c7a?w=480) $300–$399 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/54229bb6a2a807db625eb3b9d4da0db528433e14a0f4c1c2791f1ea569084c7a)
- [![Only a Carroll Labor Government will invest $14.61 million in the next stage of the Macleod College master plan. This will deliver monder, f](https://politics.computer/media/c5bafe3f0cfc14c75b1edcfa2b332276e44aea7625944d758d8589e47c43daba?w=480) $300–$399 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/c5bafe3f0cfc14c75b1edcfa2b332276e44aea7625944d758d8589e47c43daba)
- [![A re-elected Carroll Labor government will invest $10.31m at Rosanna Primary School to upgrade classrooms and the administration buildings! ](https://politics.computer/media/766fcdbcd00c2c60cc47b174bd65f2d9818b49746829462eb92e2bf53d14b098?w=480) $300–$399 spent Running since 5 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/766fcdbcd00c2c60cc47b174bd65f2d9818b49746829462eb92e2bf53d14b098)
- [![A re-elected Carroll Labor government will invest $1M at Ivanhoe Park to upgrade the field and cricket nets! Authorised by S. Staikos, ALP,](https://politics.computer/media/5c1c1e855a4ac6798b70d673785f29c6e598e6a8fa71d5ea97d756c3c8750b05?w=480) $400–$499 spent Running since 2 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/5c1c1e855a4ac6798b70d673785f29c6e598e6a8fa71d5ea97d756c3c8750b05)
- [![Education is the most important investment the Carroll Labor Government makes. That’s why we’ve invested $14.07 million into Heidelberg Prim](https://politics.computer/media/9c92debeae6d1b3ad9705ee06c975f37f1f5df5d52340e10c686131d67764080?w=480) $400–$499 spent Running since 2 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/9c92debeae6d1b3ad9705ee06c975f37f1f5df5d52340e10c686131d67764080)
- [![A re-elected Carroll Labor government will invest $26.77m at Viewbank College for a new gymnasium and extra modern classrooms! Authorised b](https://politics.computer/media/aa10ccf117ec0c55b431395f35fe3cebfd4c6e8847e8baf3f323f5586c3b8db9?w=480) $400–$499 spent Running since 2 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/aa10ccf117ec0c55b431395f35fe3cebfd4c6e8847e8baf3f323f5586c3b8db9)
- [![So proud to have recently opened the Austin's Women's Health Clinic and a re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $370,000 to suppor](https://politics.computer/media/bb0b3095ddc966e6c3842219dc6de17c3b9bc290106e06709af02f9bf984c98f?w=480) $400–$499 spent Running since 2 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/bb0b3095ddc966e6c3842219dc6de17c3b9bc290106e06709af02f9bf984c98f)
- [![A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will continue to deliver world-class healthcare for families in the Ivanhoe electorate, with the $275 ](https://politics.computer/media/24bc20988ed1c11e72b0e2d1fe9e7d9bd9dd6115b8a1e4af9489e50a4df80a64?w=480) $300–$399 spent Running since 2 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/24bc20988ed1c11e72b0e2d1fe9e7d9bd9dd6115b8a1e4af9489e50a4df80a64)
- [![We’ve made it quicker and easier for locals to catch the train. Labor’s delivery of a new station and the level crossing removal at Rosanna](https://politics.computer/media/0f481056c8bf176ffb1e1ac1e4101bc8ac8dd822639b475d75047b6816cc1a62?w=480) $200–$299 spent Running since 28 Sept](https://politics.computer/ad/0f481056c8bf176ffb1e1ac1e4101bc8ac8dd822639b475d75047b6816cc1a62)

## What the ads are about

Topics read from the ads we've analysed so far, by number of ads.

- Education 10 ads
- Infrastructure transport 7 ads
- Health 6 ads
- Housing 3 ads
- Economy tax 1 ad
- Crime safety 1 ad
- Cost of living 1 ad

Votes

## How Anthony Carbines voted

Recorded votes in the Victorian Legislative Assembly since 20 December 2022, from Hansard.

[All votes in the Victorian Legislative Assembly](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly) 

**345** votes cast 

**94%** of 368 divisions held 

**0** votes against their party line 

1. 23 September 2026  
### [Control of Weapons Amendment (Police Search Powers) Bill 2026: introduction and first reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-09-23/1)  
Voting yes supported introducing the Control of Weapons Amendment (Police Search Powers) Bill 2026, which would amend the Control of Weapons Act 1990 to give police greater powers to search persons for weapons. The motion was defeated, so the bill was not introduced.  
Voted no Defeated 29 to 51
2. 10 September 2026  
### [Community leaders](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-09-10/3)  
Voting yes supported keeping the original wording of the motion titled Community leaders, which rejects the proposed amendment to omit that word.  
Voted yes Passed 52 to 27
3. 10 September 2026  
### [Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill 2026: introduction](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-09-10/1)  
Voting yes supported the Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill 2026 being introduced to Parliament, which only starts its formal progress and does not agree to its contents.  
Voted no Defeated 31 to 48
4. 27 August 2026  
### [Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-27/5)  
Voting yes supported the Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026 being read a second and third time, which agrees with its main idea and passes it.  
Voted yes Passed 52 to 27
5. 27 August 2026  
### [Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-27/4)  
Voting yes supported the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026 being read a second time, agreeing to government amendments 1 to 3, and passing its third reading.  
Voted yes Passed 50 to 29
6. 27 August 2026  
### [Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026: third reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-27/2)  
Voting yes supported the Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026 passing its third reading, which means passing the bill.  
Voted yes Passed 50 to 0
7. 27 August 2026  
### [Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-27/1)  
Voting yes supported the Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026 passing its second reading, which agrees with the bill's main idea.  
Voted yes Passed 50 to 29
8. 26 August 2026  
### [Crimes Amendment (Recruitment of Children for Criminal Activity) Bill 2026: council’s amendments](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-26/1)  
Voting yes supported the Crimes Amendment (Recruitment of Children for Criminal Activity) Bill 2026 having the Council's amendments agreed to, which adds those amendments to the bill.  
Voted yes Passed 72 to 2

A member can miss a division for many reasons: illness, leave, ministerial duties, being in the chair or a pair arrangement. "Against their party" means at least three quarters of the rest of their party voted the other way; votes where any party split (usually free or conscience votes) don't count. Votes on procedure aren't listed.

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[Labor spending](https://politics.computer/party/labor) 

- [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac31/contentassets/d8c72bb0a4694722b931366a905e7a5d/member-photo/1784.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Alison Marchant** Labor, Bellarine ](https://politics.computer/mp/alison-marchant)
- [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Anthony_Cianflone_at_Pascoe_Vale_candidates_forum_(3)_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Anthony Cianflone** Labor, Pascoe Vale ](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-cianflone)
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- [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Deputy_Premier_of_Victoria_Ben_Carroll_at_Melbourne_Press_Club_event_-_4.jpg?width=96)**Ben Carroll** Labor, Niddrie ](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll)
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- [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Women's_March_4_Justice_-_Geelong_(51039301686).jpg?width=96)**Chris Couzens** Labor, Geelong ](https://politics.computer/mp/christine-couzens)
- [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aafa1/contentassets/a6e0b8324c4440b0bf0a95256172e53b/member-photo/75.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Colin Brooks** Labor, Bundoora ](https://politics.computer/mp/colin-brooks)
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- [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac24/contentassets/5d6273eddddc452a8965d1a182473c1e/member-photo/1774.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Dylan Wight** Labor, Tarneit ](https://politics.computer/mp/dylan-wight)
- [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac36/contentassets/566f64e8ccdc490baf735eb958a84ec1/member-photo/1814.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Eden Foster** Labor, Mulgrave ](https://politics.computer/mp/eden-foster)
- [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac21/contentassets/7d0a6da5e6154a29bbbc4c52b664cf54/member-photo/1772.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Ella George** Labor, Lara ](https://politics.computer/mp/ella-george)

Photo: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Anthony%5FCarbines.png). Party and seat checked against the Parliament of Victoria member list on 15 November 2026\. [Official profile](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/anthony-carbines/)

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