--- title: "Lee Tarlamis: political ads and spending | Politics Computer" description: "What Lee Tarlamis has spent on Facebook and Instagram ads, and the ads themselves." url: "https://politics.computer/mp/lee-tarlamis" --- [Home](https://politics.computer/) / [Politicians](https://politics.computer/mps) / [South Eastern Metropolitan Region](https://politics.computer/seats/vic-region/south-eastern-metropolitan) ![Lee Tarlamis](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aabf7/contentassets/59913fc1134f46829dc575ce19c363c5/member-photo/1719.jpg?width=320&height=320&rmode=crop) Labor Victorian Legislative Council # Lee Tarlamis Member for South-Eastern Metropolitan[South Eastern Metropolitan Region](https://politics.computer/seats/vic-region/south-eastern-metropolitan), [Labor](https://politics.computer/party/labor) Government Whip in the Legislative Council. About ## About Lee Tarlamis Lee Tarlamis is an Australian Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Council for South-Eastern Metropolitan, and currently serves as Government Whip in the Legislative Council. His Facebook and Instagram ads focus on infrastructure and transport, health, cost of living, education, and crime and safety. Previous terms Represented South-Eastern Metropolitan 2010 to 2014, re-elected in 2020 Before parliament Worked as an advisor for federal and state Members of Parliament Born 10 July 1975 Previous role Political adviser for the Andrews Ministry after 2014 defeat 2020 return Filled a vacancy caused by Gavin Jennings's resignation Summarised by AI from [Lee Tarlamis, Parliament of Victoria](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/lee-tarlamis/) and [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee%5FTarlamis), plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026. Promises ## What Lee Tarlamis is promising Quoted from their own Facebook and Instagram ads, most repeated first. 1. ### Graduate nurse positions > We’re boosting our healthcare workforce with 250 graduate nurse positions. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/7dfadbf5aa75ef662038c5901435e2ae78224aee413582ad3a86406fa3f08534) From [Lee Tarlamis MP](https://politics.computer/mp/lee-tarlamis) Ads ## What Lee Tarlamis spends on ads Facebook and Instagram ads from their page, as published in Meta's Ad Library. Spent on ads $600 –$1.5K Ads seen 9 Running now 9 [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=103995994647503) ## Biggest ads Ranked by what Meta says was spent on each design, across every copy of it. - [![We’re investing to improve bus services across the South East — with more routes, more services, and better connections. It means easier tr](https://politics.computer/media/ecc995e370e601d514e60de478ce3a2ea26adfece00001cc794928abfb6f9988?w=480) $300–$399 spent Running since 8 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/ecc995e370e601d514e60de478ce3a2ea26adfece00001cc794928abfb6f9988) - [![We’re hiring more PSOs — helping keep Victorians safe on public transport and in the community. It means a stronger visible presence, great](https://politics.computer/media/7d826b7f9ae782bfe1081933f97af40e377d28b2c60980b482c5b8a2ffd4b2fb?w=480) $100–$199 spent Running since 8 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/7d826b7f9ae782bfe1081933f97af40e377d28b2c60980b482c5b8a2ffd4b2fb) - [![Our Labor Government is investing in world-class public education — so every Victorian child has the opportunity to get a great education cl](https://politics.computer/media/25fa975168e5b0f30a08ea4ccf9b9359203430c5d352c5855c917d067e7b05f1?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 9 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/25fa975168e5b0f30a08ea4ccf9b9359203430c5d352c5855c917d067e7b05f1) - [![We’re giving Victoria Police the tools they need to better protect Victorians and keep communities safe. It means stronger policing, faster](https://politics.computer/media/46f2e2fa3e4bd9e6bde86f78cb05bf3be3606dddd2f08eb9b747c65f7623632d?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 9 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/46f2e2fa3e4bd9e6bde86f78cb05bf3be3606dddd2f08eb9b747c65f7623632d) - [![Our Labor Government has locked in Free TAFE in law — so Victorians can keep getting the skills they need without the cost. We’ve put TAFE ](https://politics.computer/media/b15808a268ccc2a559e1c3caa9e01493c5badde526f92aa55a05b022cda46701?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 9 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/b15808a268ccc2a559e1c3caa9e01493c5badde526f92aa55a05b022cda46701) - [![Our Labor Government is making healthcare cheaper, fairer, and easier to access. We’re delivering real options that save Victorians time an](https://politics.computer/media/e55c04185e3d1a9847b64d16c9ccb325bce55a6e089e62e6a9b5e674d419ef64?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 9 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/e55c04185e3d1a9847b64d16c9ccb325bce55a6e089e62e6a9b5e674d419ef64) - [![We’re delivering faster emergency care by getting more paramedics on the road and helping experienced paramedics return to work sooner. It ](https://politics.computer/media/1f1d0152091dc06c35cc4e80fe6dbb0baa0e18ee8512354016fc51a3f4001811?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 8 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/1f1d0152091dc06c35cc4e80fe6dbb0baa0e18ee8512354016fc51a3f4001811) - [![We’re boosting our healthcare workforce with more graduate nurses — strengthening our hospitals and supporting frontline care. It means bet](https://politics.computer/media/7dfadbf5aa75ef662038c5901435e2ae78224aee413582ad3a86406fa3f08534?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 8 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/7dfadbf5aa75ef662038c5901435e2ae78224aee413582ad3a86406fa3f08534) ## What the ads are about Topics read from the ads we've analysed so far, by number of ads. - Infrastructure transport 3 ads - Health 3 ads - Cost of living 3 ads - Education 2 ads - Crime safety 2 ads Votes ## How Lee Tarlamis voted Recorded votes in the Victorian Legislative Council since 7 February 2023, from Hansard. [All votes in the Victorian Legislative Council](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-council) **714** votes cast **98%** of 725 divisions held **0** votes against their party line 1. 24 September 2026 ### [Inquiries Amendment (Special Prosecutor) Bill 2026: committee](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-council/2026-09-24/4) Voting yes supported adding a new clause to the Inquiries Amendment (Special Prosecutor) Bill 2026 during committee stage; no official summary was provided, so the clause's content is not described. Voted no Defeated 14 to 23 2. 24 September 2026 ### [Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment Bill 2026: committee](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-council/2026-09-24/3) Voting yes supported adding a new clause to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment Bill 2026 during committee stage. The inputs give no detail of what the clause would do. Voted no Defeated 16 to 21 3. 24 September 2026 ### [Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment Bill 2026: committee](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-council/2026-09-24/2) Voting yes supported adding a new clause to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment Bill 2026 during committee stage. The inputs do not state what the clause contains. Voted no Defeated 14 to 23 4. 23 September 2026 ### [Sex work regulation: motions](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-council/2026-09-23/2) Voting yes supported a motion noting that a child cannot consent to commercial sexual exploitation and calling on the government to amend legislation to describe children as victims, make consent irrelevant, and create an offence for in-person sexual services where a child is present. Voted no Defeated 17 to 22 5. 23 September 2026 ### [Production of documents](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-council/2026-09-23/1) Voting yes supported a Council motion requiring the Leader of the Government to deliver outstanding documents to the Clerk by a set deadline, with a contempt finding to follow if not complied with. Voted no Passed 24 to 15 6. 22 September 2026 ### [Workplace Legislation Amendment (Accident Compensation and Other Matters) Bill 2026: third reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-council/2026-09-22/2) Voting yes supported the Workplace Legislation Amendment (Accident Compensation and Other Matters) Bill 2026 passing its third reading, which means passing the bill. Voted yes Passed 22 to 13 7. 10 September 2026 ### [Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026: third reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-council/2026-09-10/12) Voting yes supported the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026 passing its third reading, which means passing the bill. Voted yes Passed 22 to 15 8. 10 September 2026 ### [Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026: committee](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-council/2026-09-10/11) Voting yes supported the clause being agreed to in committee on the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026, which is part of passing the bill's detailed wording. Voted yes Passed 22 to 14 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 Council [Labor spending](https://politics.computer/party/labor) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Enver_Erdogan_February_2025.jpg?width=96)**Enver Erdogan** Labor, Northern Metropolitan ](https://politics.computer/mp/enver-erdogan) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aaf7e/contentassets/05dba78a5084455f9b9d317cabc691c4/member-photo/59.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Gayle Tierney** Labor, Western Victoria ](https://politics.computer/mp/gayle-tierney) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Harriet_Shing_at_ABC_Suburban_Rail_Loop_forum_(1)_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Harriet Shing** Labor, Eastern Victoria ](https://politics.computer/mp/harriet-shing) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac25/contentassets/7fb61a1d90a34e40953ba35fb627e4e9/member-photo/1749.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Ingrid Stitt** Labor, Western Metropolitan ](https://politics.computer/mp/ingrid-stitt) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac2e/contentassets/0167482127bf469590f43af02f1840d7/member-photo/1809.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Jacinta Ermacora** Labor, Western Victoria ](https://politics.computer/mp/jacinta-ermacora) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Jaclyn_Symes.png?width=96)**Jaclyn Symes** Labor, Northern Victoria ](https://politics.computer/mp/jaclyn-symes) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac26/contentassets/be6a125ca7604c889a8aa38652399bea/member-photo/1803.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**John Berger** Labor, Southern Metropolitan ](https://politics.computer/mp/john-berger) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aaf6b/contentassets/66c3d1f50f6241eba4019d470385555f/member-photo/8.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Lizzie Blandthorn** Labor, Western Metropolitan ](https://politics.computer/mp/lizzie-blandthorn) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac47/contentassets/02a0b24819b94beb94e6697ab9b07044/member-photo/1800.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Michael Galea** Labor, South-Eastern Metropolitan ](https://politics.computer/mp/michael-galea) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac28/contentassets/dbb9aa8697c84a089afd9ae7cf81b6c9/member-photo/1804.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Ryan Batchelor** Labor, Southern Metropolitan ](https://politics.computer/mp/ryan-batchelor) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aaf81/contentassets/25de34fb8ebb46e4af71731b057dec73/member-photo/60.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Shaun Leane** Labor, North-Eastern Metropolitan ](https://politics.computer/mp/shaun-leane) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/St_John_Volunteer_Awards-ASCM7400.jpg?width=96)**Sheena Watt** Labor, Northern Metropolitan ](https://politics.computer/mp/sheena-watt) Photo: [Parliament of Victoria](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aabf7/contentassets/59913fc1134f46829dc575ce19c363c5/member-photo/1719.jpg). 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