--- title: "Martha Haylett: policies, promises and political ads | Politics Computer" description: "What Martha Haylett is promising (dental care, train services, school upgrades and more), quoted from their own ads, and what they spend on Facebook and Instagram." url: "https://politics.computer/mp/martha-haylett" --- [Home](https://politics.computer/) / [Politicians](https://politics.computer/mps) / [Ripon](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/ripon) ![Martha Haylett](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac25/contentassets/c76f6e82d6114d5aa13ff0d8bcba6960/member-photo/1775.jpg?width=320&height=320&rmode=crop) Labor Victorian Legislative Assembly # Martha Haylett Member for [Ripon](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/ripon), [Labor](https://politics.computer/party/labor) Parliamentary Secretary for Rural and Regional Development. About ## About Martha Haylett Martha Haylett is the Australian Labor Party member for the Ripon electorate in the Victorian Legislative Assembly. She is Parliamentary Secretary for Rural and Regional Development. Her Facebook and Instagram ads focus on health. First elected 2022 state election Defeated at election Louise Staley, Liberal incumbent Before parliament Affordable housing, employment support and transport Region Western Victoria Appointed Parliamentary Secretary August 2026 Summarised by AI from [Martha Haylett, Parliament of Victoria](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/martha-haylett/) and [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha%5FHaylett), plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026. Promises ## What Martha Haylett is promising Quoted from their own Facebook and Instagram ads, most repeated first. 1. ### Dental care > That’s Labor’s plan for free dental clinics. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/25e700a4d7ef432c7f35a0e30588f76937e630f75899791cb6bd7f9095f53c36) In 3 ads from [Martha Haylett](https://politics.computer/mp/martha-haylett) 2. ### Train services > We'll deliver more trains on the Maryborough line. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/5eaed41b9e6634085f65f9728e0e61cabc2da401e8ce2805f67b2c1919df81fe) In 3 ads from [Martha Haylett](https://politics.computer/mp/martha-haylett) 3. ### School upgrades > Martha Haylett and Labor are upgrading every school in Ararat. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/5c6fd157ab7681ab179d37115a82e45b2bb4ee289d83079fcf6403d95c86e41a) In 2 ads from [Martha Haylett](https://politics.computer/mp/martha-haylett) 4. ### Highway duplication > Labor will deliver this crucial upgrade for our community. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/a4397dcafe110c2fbbdfb7ef33be090c17f4297afe21fdac591babb0108a30bc) In 2 ads from [Martha Haylett](https://politics.computer/mp/martha-haylett) 5. ### Road repair > Labor's investing an additional $352 million to repair potholes this year. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/004383dd4bbb0e5214bbfabc29f668471ad6b2b6b87a384a3351c3c9d52eef94) From [Martha Haylett](https://politics.computer/mp/martha-haylett) 6. ### Hospital upgrades > We’re also upgrading Ballarat Base. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/b6c842555d9cffecf6ca1ebb432ad8d55236e5e9e4ddcb362f6715556a05966c) From [Martha Haylett](https://politics.computer/mp/martha-haylett) 7. ### Nursing staff > Delivering more nurses for regional hospitals. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/b6c842555d9cffecf6ca1ebb432ad8d55236e5e9e4ddcb362f6715556a05966c) From [Martha Haylett](https://politics.computer/mp/martha-haylett) Ads ## What Martha Haylett spends on ads Facebook and Instagram ads from their page, as published in Meta's Ad Library. Spent on ads $400 –$2.4K Ads seen 20 Running now 20 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=103424968871656) ## Biggest ads Ranked by what Meta says was spent on each design, across every copy of it. - [![Martha Haylett and Labor are making dental care free, recruiting more police and fixing potholes.](https://politics.computer/media/2a55dfca33b1f1c12bc5b5186e05e7196ed5215e8d20ef976ad8e45e1c73dcf4?w=480) $100–$199 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/2a55dfca33b1f1c12bc5b5186e05e7196ed5215e8d20ef976ad8e45e1c73dcf4) - [![Labor is fighting for working people across the Ripon electorate.](https://politics.computer/media/004383dd4bbb0e5214bbfabc29f668471ad6b2b6b87a384a3351c3c9d52eef94?w=480) Under $500 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/004383dd4bbb0e5214bbfabc29f668471ad6b2b6b87a384a3351c3c9d52eef94) - [![Ararat - the Western Highway Duplication has kicked off.](https://politics.computer/media/10652d373bd71cc9656dec5b578f07a1fd2a70ca6d014a247725bd3f74ee8956?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/10652d373bd71cc9656dec5b578f07a1fd2a70ca6d014a247725bd3f74ee8956) - [![Progress on our local roads.](https://politics.computer/media/d2a94587323cf4efaf478d9c5cf1f364b3c97aa6785f038e1d0f8dd68f32807d?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/d2a94587323cf4efaf478d9c5cf1f364b3c97aa6785f038e1d0f8dd68f32807d) - [![Just announced: Labor will add more train services to the Maryborough line. The Liberals and Nationals closed our train lines. Only Labo](https://politics.computer/media/efec8e0fb3eb8cbc73eef46843f447308fea2f534756f5fe5d6e3859cf4b818a?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/efec8e0fb3eb8cbc73eef46843f447308fea2f534756f5fe5d6e3859cf4b818a) ## What the ads are about Topics read from the ads we've analysed so far, by number of ads. - Infrastructure transport 10 ads - Health 5 ads - Education 2 ads - Economy tax 1 ad - Crime safety 1 ad - Cost of living 1 ad Votes ## How Martha Haylett 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) **311** votes cast **85%** 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. ## 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: [Parliament of Victoria](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac25/contentassets/c76f6e82d6114d5aa13ff0d8bcba6960/member-photo/1775.jpg). 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