--- title: "John Lister: policies, promises and political ads | Politics Computer" description: "What John Lister is promising (dental care, lighting upgrades, police academy and more), quoted from their own ads, and what they spend on Facebook and Instagram." url: "https://politics.computer/mp/john-lister" --- [Home](https://politics.computer/) / [Politicians](https://politics.computer/mps) / [Werribee](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/werribee) ![John Lister](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/John_Lister.png?width=320) Labor Victorian Legislative Assembly # John Lister Member for [Werribee](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/werribee), [Labor](https://politics.computer/party/labor) About ## About John Lister John Lister is the Australian Labor Party member for Werribee in the Victorian Legislative Assembly. He was first elected at the 2025 Werribee state by-election. His Facebook and Instagram ads focus on infrastructure and transport, health, crime and safety, and education. First elected 2025, Werribee by-election Inaugural speech 5 March 2025 Previous member Tim Pallas, MP for Werribee from 2006 Before parliament Teacher at Wyndham Central College; former ministerial adviser Volunteer Werribee Country Fire Authority Region Western Metropolitan Summarised by AI from [John Lister, Parliament of Victoria](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/john-lister/) and [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%5FLister%5F%28Victorian%5Fpolitician%29), plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026. Promises ## What John Lister is promising Quoted from their own Facebook and Instagram ads, most repeated first. 1. ### Dental care > John Lister and Labor are making dental care free. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/6e615a6ab3225fc2ee19d4ba118ab30d67f97123e91e3744de75e0606450cb2a) In 2 ads from [John Lister - Labor for Werribee](https://politics.computer/mp/john-lister) 2. ### Lighting upgrades > John Lister and Labor will deliver $250k for lighting upgrades at Chirnside Park. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/a55f2fe583228db23ad0af8f2883b2a1e63515146d8b0995d00c0feb7e3d7602) From [John Lister - Labor for Werribee](https://politics.computer/mp/john-lister) 3. ### Police academy > Labor will build a police academy here in Wyndham. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/1ee02f97f64b9ac9be70c135e43b6305caea912c5a0d88c653e8065eb04af6ba) From [John Lister - Labor for Werribee](https://politics.computer/mp/john-lister) 4. ### Station upgrade > The Labor Government is upgrading Werribee Station! [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/d4ccd61a30911e073215941868a9f9f6cb149b0ff6524e6681c1ea6c84e69b94) From [John Lister - Labor for Werribee](https://politics.computer/mp/john-lister) Ads ## What John Lister spends on ads Facebook and Instagram ads from their page, as published in Meta's Ad Library. Spent on ads $400 –$1.9K Ads seen 15 Running now 15 Paid for by Victorian Labor, 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=470443699494678) ## Biggest ads Ranked by what Meta says was spent on each design, across every copy of it. - [![The Labor Government is upgrading Werribee Station! And we want locals to have a say in the future, long-term upgrades to the station and t](https://politics.computer/media/d4ccd61a30911e073215941868a9f9f6cb149b0ff6524e6681c1ea6c84e69b94?w=480) $200–$299 spent Running since 8 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/d4ccd61a30911e073215941868a9f9f6cb149b0ff6524e6681c1ea6c84e69b94) - [![Labor is fighting for working people in Werribee.](https://politics.computer/media/1ee02f97f64b9ac9be70c135e43b6305caea912c5a0d88c653e8065eb04af6ba?w=480) Under $500 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/1ee02f97f64b9ac9be70c135e43b6305caea912c5a0d88c653e8065eb04af6ba) - [![Labor is fighting for working people in Werribee.](https://politics.computer/media/a55f2fe583228db23ad0af8f2883b2a1e63515146d8b0995d00c0feb7e3d7602?w=480) Under $500 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/a55f2fe583228db23ad0af8f2883b2a1e63515146d8b0995d00c0feb7e3d7602) ## What the ads are about Topics read from the ads we've analysed so far, by number of ads. - Infrastructure transport 3 ads - Health 2 ads - Crime safety 2 ads - Education 1 ad Votes ## How John Lister voted Recorded votes in the Victorian Legislative Assembly since 4 March 2025, from Hansard. [All votes in the Victorian Legislative Assembly](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly) **164** votes cast **97%** of 169 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. 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 3. 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 4. 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 5. 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 6. 13 August 2026 ### [Energy and Resources Legislation Amendment (VEET Strategic Review and Other Matters) Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-13/4) Voting yes supported keeping the original wording of the second reading motion for the Energy and Resources Legislation Amendment (VEET Strategic Review and Other Matters) Bill 2026, which rejects the proposed amendment. Voted yes Passed 52 to 26 7. 13 August 2026 ### [Crimes Amendment (Recruitment of Children for Criminal Activity) Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-13/3) Voting yes supported the Crimes Amendment (Recruitment of Children for Criminal Activity) Bill 2026 being read a second and third time, which agrees with the bill's main idea and passes it. Voted yes Passed 76 to 2 8. 13 August 2026 ### [Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-13/2) Voting yes supported the Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2026 being read a second time, which agrees with the bill's main idea. Voted yes Passed 76 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. ## Other Labor members of the Victorian Legislative Assembly [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_Carbines.png?width=96)**Anthony Carbines** Labor, Ivanhoe ](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines) - [![](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) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac35/contentassets/d23bb21e00494b6094fb07971ca777f9/member-photo/1787.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Belinda Wilson** Labor, Narre Warren North ](https://politics.computer/mp/belinda-wilson) - [![](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) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bronwyn_Halfpenny_at_Refugee_Action_Collective_event_at_Trades_Hall_-_February_2026_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Bronwyn Halfpenny** Labor, Thomastown ](https://politics.computer/mp/bronwyn-halfpenny) - [![](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) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac2c/contentassets/0387d8d120da4e43a497ee7c96c054d2/member-photo/1780.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Daniela De Martino** Labor, Monbulk ](https://politics.computer/mp/daniela-de-martino) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aaf5c/contentassets/e028c9e255c045c9b599d3a2a1543451/member-photo/14.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Danny Pearson** Labor, Essendon ](https://politics.computer/mp/danny-pearson) - [![](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) Photo: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:John%5FLister.png). 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