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title: "Ivanhoe: candidates and political ads | Politics Computer"
description: "Ivanhoe: who holds the seat, who's running at the Victorian election on 28 November, and what they're spending on Facebook and Instagram ads."
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Victorian state district

# Ivanhoe

In the North-Eastern Metropolitan region. Votes on Saturday 28 November, in 15 days. The advertiser we follow here has spent $11.7K–$16.1K on Facebook and Instagram ads.

## Sitting member

- [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Anthony_Carbines.png?width=96)**Anthony Carbines** Labor, Ivanhoe ](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines)

## On the ballot: 8 candidates

In ballot-paper order, as the Victorian Electoral Commission published them.

1. 1 Michelle Kennedy Independent
2. 2 Ben Milne Victorian Socialists
3. 3 [Anthony Carbines](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines) Labor
4. 4 Oscar Lopez Rios Liberal
5. 5 Wayne Hutchinson One Nation
6. 6 Ren Casonato Family First
7. 7 Nina Crawley Greens
8. 8 Dora Bergman Independent

Source: [Victorian Electoral Commission nominations](https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/electoral-boundaries/state-districts/ivanhoe-district/nominations) (© Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0). Linked names are sitting members.

## About Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe is an electoral district of the Victorian Legislative Assembly in the north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, in the North-Eastern Metropolitan region. It is held by Anthony Carbines of the Australian Labor Party. Carbines's Facebook and Instagram ads focus on education, infrastructure and transport, health, housing, economy and tax, and crime and safety.

Created

Formed in 1945

Included suburbs

Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Rosanna, Viewbank, Macleod and others

Previous member

Craig Langdon, Labor, resigned 25 August 2010

Summarised by AI from [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral%5Fdistrict%5Fof%5FIvanhoe), plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026.

## Who's advertising

MPs and candidates for Ivanhoe whose Facebook pages we follow, by what they've spent.

1. [Anthony Carbines MP](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines) MP, Labor  
$11.7K–$16.1K 24 ads, 24 running

 At least  Up to (Meta only publishes ranges) 

## What they're promising in Ivanhoe

Promises from the ads of the MPs and candidates above, most repeated first. Each one links to the ad it's quoted from.

[Every Victorian promise](https://politics.computer/promises/vic) 

1. ### Labor 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. ### Labor 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. ### Labor 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. ### Labor 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. ### Labor 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. ### Labor 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. ### Labor 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. ### Labor 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. ### Labor 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)
10. ### Labor Dental care  
> Labor will make dental care free.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/54229bb6a2a807db625eb3b9d4da0db528433e14a0f4c1c2791f1ea569084c7a) From [Anthony Carbines MP](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines)
11. ### Labor Hospital redevelopment  
> A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will continue to deliver world-class healthcare for families in the Ivanhoe electorate, with the $275 million redevelopment of the Austin Hospital Emergency Department.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/24bc20988ed1c11e72b0e2d1fe9e7d9bd9dd6115b8a1e4af9489e50a4df80a64) From [Anthony Carbines MP](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines)
12. ### Labor Hospital upgrades  
> Labor's upgrading the Austin Hospital.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/54229bb6a2a807db625eb3b9d4da0db528433e14a0f4c1c2791f1ea569084c7a) From [Anthony Carbines MP](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines)

## Their biggest ads

- [![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) Anthony Carbines MP$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) Anthony Carbines MP$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) Anthony Carbines MP$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) Anthony Carbines MP$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) Anthony Carbines MP$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) Anthony Carbines MP$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) Anthony Carbines MP$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) Anthony Carbines MP$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) Anthony Carbines MP$500–$599 spent Running since 1 Aug](https://politics.computer/ad/4a582c61d2089c38ff7f5f75bce183477c0ddd7c423ea91355f56f742d9a43ff)
- [![We're delivering world-class healthcare for families in Melbourne’s north eastern suburbs, with major works to expand the emergency departme](https://politics.computer/media/00edafbab4497e706f11f12ea5bdfd696a9b819b8bee543e1fe249a9d41ea40b?w=480) Anthony Carbines MP$400–$499 spent Running since 13 Aug](https://politics.computer/ad/00edafbab4497e706f11f12ea5bdfd696a9b819b8bee543e1fe249a9d41ea40b)

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