--- title: "Lizzie Blandthorn: policies, promises and political ads | Politics Computer" description: "What Lizzie Blandthorn is promising (station upgrade, dental clinics, schools and more), quoted from their own ads, and what they spend on Facebook and Instagram." url: "https://politics.computer/mp/lizzie-blandthorn" --- [Home](https://politics.computer/) / [Politicians](https://politics.computer/mps) / [Western Metropolitan Region](https://politics.computer/seats/vic-region/western-metropolitan) ![Lizzie Blandthorn](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aaf6b/contentassets/66c3d1f50f6241eba4019d470385555f/member-photo/8.jpg?width=320&height=320&rmode=crop) Labor Victorian Legislative Council # Lizzie Blandthorn Member for Western Metropolitan[Western Metropolitan Region](https://politics.computer/seats/vic-region/western-metropolitan), [Labor](https://politics.computer/party/labor) Minister for Children. Minister for Disability. Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council. About ## About Lizzie Blandthorn Lizzie Blandthorn is the Australian Labor Party member for Western Metropolitan in the Victorian Legislative Council. She serves as Minister for Children, Minister for Disability, and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council. Her Facebook and Instagram ads focus on infrastructure transport, health, cost of living and education. Born 1 August 1977 Previous seat Pascoe Vale, Victorian Legislative Assembly, November 2014 to November 2022 Early career General Secretary of the National Union of Students in 2001 Deputy Leader role Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council Summarised by AI from [Lizzie Blandthorn, Parliament of Victoria](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/lizzie-blandthorn/) and [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie%5FBlandthorn), plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026. Promises ## What Lizzie Blandthorn is promising Quoted from their own Facebook and Instagram ads, most repeated first. 1. ### Station upgrade > The Carroll Labor Government is upgrading Sunshine Station. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/5d79b2e0099228cdcf7ccb4100f9a10afe2578d98236ddfba8fe7d87f2c52097) From [Lizzie Blandthorn](https://politics.computer/mp/lizzie-blandthorn) 2. ### Dental clinics > Labor’s plan for free dental clinics - including at Wyndham, Brimbank, Maribyrnong and Melton. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/631785f67663fbc212df5276c8cdae75eeb0c1202b6a23f63c236ae5c941fbb9) From [Lizzie Blandthorn](https://politics.computer/mp/lizzie-blandthorn) 3. ### Schools > 3 more schools opening by 2029. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/9db1e99ab27b8f6446bca1338efa02390a6f8f1f29e0ad9581d3b64b66a687d3) From [Lizzie Blandthorn](https://politics.computer/mp/lizzie-blandthorn) 4. ### Transport fares > Labor’s plan to cap tolls at $30, and cap public transport at $30. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/a1f4cc2b4ff4302b43be44f5a255cbbaa9be372bf79db4b9f4aa82cf6f09f31c) From [Lizzie Blandthorn](https://politics.computer/mp/lizzie-blandthorn) Ads ## What Lizzie Blandthorn spends on ads Facebook and Instagram ads from their page, as published in Meta's Ad Library. Spent on ads $13K –$15.5K Ads seen 8 Running now 8 [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=277978972375122) ## Biggest ads Ranked by what Meta says was spent on each design, across every copy of it. - [![Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for the Western Metropolitan Region. Minister for Children. Minister for Disability. Deputy Le](https://politics.computer/media/4cadb636c88475c31eea77510d70acb384bfd790f6cad920da70b3f49904af31?w=480) $9K–$10K spent Running since 1 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/4cadb636c88475c31eea77510d70acb384bfd790f6cad920da70b3f49904af31) - [![Public transport is now free everywhere, everyday for anyone under 18 and free for seniors on weekends! ✅ 🚌 ✅ 🚎✅🚈](https://politics.computer/media/7ac59d204fce250ecbfae8871f96011dbe6ebf4e88acd1b7f767ba35f597073e?w=480) $3K–$3.5K spent Running since 21 Apr](https://politics.computer/ad/7ac59d204fce250ecbfae8871f96011dbe6ebf4e88acd1b7f767ba35f597073e) - [![The Carroll Labor Government is upgrading Sunshine Station to unlock public transport in the West!](https://politics.computer/media/5d79b2e0099228cdcf7ccb4100f9a10afe2578d98236ddfba8fe7d87f2c52097?w=480) $1K–$1.5K spent Running since 3 Aug](https://politics.computer/ad/5d79b2e0099228cdcf7ccb4100f9a10afe2578d98236ddfba8fe7d87f2c52097) - [![Dropped by Coburg Children’s Centre this morning, with the Member for Pascoe Vale, Anthony Cianflone MP to congratulate educator Julie-Anne ](https://politics.computer/media/cc1be5a0753061c524f67ac8a79deea727ca465100ce5fe578f3eb79cc530faf?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 10 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/cc1be5a0753061c524f67ac8a79deea727ca465100ce5fe578f3eb79cc530faf) - [![A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will continue to invest in health in the Western Suburbs! Authorised by Steve Staikos, Australian Lab](https://politics.computer/media/0330f8c962d4396434cf9e274043e984e71b758ecd2c80cbecde823f4fd83765?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/0330f8c962d4396434cf9e274043e984e71b758ecd2c80cbecde823f4fd83765) - [![Great to spend a wet Saturday ☔️ and a glorious Sunday ☀️doorknocking in Altona with Melissa Horne MP. Some great conversations with local](https://politics.computer/media/a1f4cc2b4ff4302b43be44f5a255cbbaa9be372bf79db4b9f4aa82cf6f09f31c?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/a1f4cc2b4ff4302b43be44f5a255cbbaa9be372bf79db4b9f4aa82cf6f09f31c) - [![Great to be at Sunshine Marketplace with Sarah Connolly MP yesterday talking with local shoppers about Labor’s plan for free dental clinics ](https://politics.computer/media/631785f67663fbc212df5276c8cdae75eeb0c1202b6a23f63c236ae5c941fbb9?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 5 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/631785f67663fbc212df5276c8cdae75eeb0c1202b6a23f63c236ae5c941fbb9) - [![The Carroll Labor Government is committed to investing in education in Melbourne's West.](https://politics.computer/media/9db1e99ab27b8f6446bca1338efa02390a6f8f1f29e0ad9581d3b64b66a687d3?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 8 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/9db1e99ab27b8f6446bca1338efa02390a6f8f1f29e0ad9581d3b64b66a687d3) ## 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 - Education 2 ads - Cost of living 2 ads Votes ## How Lizzie Blandthorn 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) **655** votes cast **90%** 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/4aabf7/contentassets/59913fc1134f46829dc575ce19c363c5/member-photo/1719.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Lee Tarlamis** Labor, South-Eastern Metropolitan ](https://politics.computer/mp/lee-tarlamis) - [![](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/4aaf6b/contentassets/66c3d1f50f6241eba4019d470385555f/member-photo/8.jpg). 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