--- title: "Niddrie: candidates and political ads | Politics Computer" description: "Niddrie: who holds the seat, who's running at the Victorian election on 28 November, and what they're spending on Facebook and Instagram ads." url: "https://politics.computer/seats/vic/niddrie" --- [Home](https://politics.computer/) / [Seats](https://politics.computer/seats) Victorian state district # Niddrie In the Western Metropolitan region. Votes on Saturday 28 November, in 14 days. The advertiser we follow here has spent $13.1K–$17.4K on Facebook and Instagram ads. ## Sitting member - [![](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) ## On the ballot: 11 candidates In ballot-paper order, as the Victorian Electoral Commission published them. 1. 1 Sam Sfameni Independent 2. 2 [Ben Carroll](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) Labor 3. 3 George Theodorou Family First 4. 4 Samantha Byrne Liberal 5. 5 Domenic Mete Labour DLP 6. 6 Brendan Laws Victorian Socialists 7. 7 Salomae Haselgrove Animal Justice Party 8. 8 Jason Taverna One Nation 9. 9 Lana Nguyen Greens 10. 10 Karthik Reddy Chittedi The Republican 11. 11 Brett Patrikeos The West Party Source: [Victorian Electoral Commission nominations](https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/electoral-boundaries/state-districts/niddrie-district/nominations) (© Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0). Linked names are sitting members. About ## About Niddrie Niddrie is a Victorian Legislative Assembly electorate in Melbourne's Western Metropolitan region, about 8 kilometres northwest of Melbourne. Its sitting member is Ben Carroll of the Australian Labor Party. Facebook and Instagram ads from Ben Carroll MP focus on infrastructure and transport, health, education, crime and safety, and cost of living. Area 39 square kilometres Region Western Metropolitan (Legislative Council) Suburbs include Aberfeldie, Airport West, Avondale Heights, Essendon West, Keilor, Keilor East, Keilor Park, Niddrie Boundaries Sharps Road, Tullamarine Freeway, Roberts Street, Maribyrnong River, Sunshine Avenue Summarised by AI from [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral%5Fdistrict%5Fof%5FNiddrie), plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026. ## Who's advertising MPs and candidates for Niddrie whose Facebook pages we follow, by what they've spent. 1. [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) Party leader, Labor $13.1K –$17.4K 31 ads, 31 running At least Up to (Meta only publishes ranges) ## What they're promising in Niddrie 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 Police numbers > We're hiring 400 new police reservists to staff the front counter at stations chosen by Victoria Police's intelligence. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/0223dc2b6ec41fd1409caba6f65d826052e0d54e6d96dd3d46660d319817e55d) In 2 ads from [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) 2. ### Labor Dental clinics > Labor's dental plan will deliver 20 free dental clinics. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/626a7be2e55c3672653dd5f1976979dccc01cba8e10296b200cd395edec67a84) In 2 ads from [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) 3. ### Labor Sports facilities > A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $5 million to upgrade the Buckley Park Bowls Club with a new bowls facility. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/bb3e8e8fcf98a6965fb1a4b583de7cadfdb94f98b20ccbccb4cc33e005ff912e) In 2 ads from [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) 4. ### Labor Protective services officers > We're hiring an extra 200 PSOs to back Victoria Police extending and expanding their special operation until the end of next year. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/e6cca765dde365c2de07137dd85d90e8a0a3e234de3cf7699a5411fb03b6ce92) From [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) 5. ### Labor Dental care > Ben Carroll and Labor are making dental care free. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/8e4a77e5f7183bae3a511f39f7ed866a1c37c4931d386550de879ef029ca3b0c) From [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) 6. ### Labor Rail infrastructure > Ben Carroll and Labor are making dental care free and delivering Melbourne Airport Rail and Keilor East Station. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/8e4a77e5f7183bae3a511f39f7ed866a1c37c4931d386550de879ef029ca3b0c) From [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) 7. ### Labor Hospital emergency department > A re-elected Carroll Labor government will expand the emergency department at Footscray Hospital. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/c2b0b436540bf8debd11380970f717b925996805c2380c8055589260712eb54e) From [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) 8. ### Labor Pedestrian crossing > A re-elected Carroll Labor government will invest $3m to build the pedestrian crossing. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/3c9a5bd6b5fba1e275c75dbfb74538ec76ce39c0fab33a671067357ebc4f679c) From [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) 9. ### Labor Sports pavilion funding > A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will put $3 million towards building a new pavilion at Canning Reserve. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/f2c16e7acac2d6c5c6f1415ec7e9aa01b8a8eec4bd692f6ba669d4138ee6088a) From [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) 10. ### Labor Traffic solution > A re-elected Carroll Labor government will invest $1m to plan a traffic solution. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/d1aa10074cd84665286defc9db58c5233626f7589540cb256775405010700c60) From [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) ## Their biggest ads - [![As your Premier, I will slash ED wait times at our local Footscray Hospital. A re-elected Carroll Labor government will expand the emergency](https://politics.computer/media/c2b0b436540bf8debd11380970f717b925996805c2380c8055589260712eb54e?w=480) Ben Carroll MP$100–$299 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/c2b0b436540bf8debd11380970f717b925996805c2380c8055589260712eb54e) - [![Labor is fighting for working people in Niddrie.](https://politics.computer/media/626a7be2e55c3672653dd5f1976979dccc01cba8e10296b200cd395edec67a84?w=480) Ben Carroll MPUnder $800 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/626a7be2e55c3672653dd5f1976979dccc01cba8e10296b200cd395edec67a84) - [![Keilor Village locals have been asking for a crossing from the park to the shops. A re-elected Carroll Labor government will invest $3m to b](https://politics.computer/media/3c9a5bd6b5fba1e275c75dbfb74538ec76ce39c0fab33a671067357ebc4f679c?w=480) Ben Carroll MPUnder $200 spent Running since 9 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/3c9a5bd6b5fba1e275c75dbfb74538ec76ce39c0fab33a671067357ebc4f679c) - [![I'm fighting for families in Niddrie. More school places, better community sport facilities, and free dental.](https://politics.computer/media/8b4bb32d598173e9b36d4d0768b2d2af9da582a50a7dedafb4441c903234186c?w=480) Ben Carroll MPUnder $200 spent Running since 9 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/8b4bb32d598173e9b36d4d0768b2d2af9da582a50a7dedafb4441c903234186c) - [![I know and you know that there are way too many near misses on the corner of Keilor Road and Hoffmans Road. That's why a re-elected Carroll](https://politics.computer/media/d1aa10074cd84665286defc9db58c5233626f7589540cb256775405010700c60?w=480) Ben Carroll MPUnder $200 spent Running since 9 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/d1aa10074cd84665286defc9db58c5233626f7589540cb256775405010700c60) - [![Avondale Heights Sporting Club deserves a pavilion it can be proud of — and only Labor is backing it! A re-elected Carroll Labor Government](https://politics.computer/media/f2c16e7acac2d6c5c6f1415ec7e9aa01b8a8eec4bd692f6ba669d4138ee6088a?w=480) Ben Carroll MPUnder $200 spent Running since 9 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/f2c16e7acac2d6c5c6f1415ec7e9aa01b8a8eec4bd692f6ba669d4138ee6088a) - [![We’ve upgraded every single government school right here in the Niddrie electorate. Better schools. Better opportunities.](https://politics.computer/media/f6646cf3e9c03c4ce488a42709e8745880662d4b813f2da4d9ec3de1dce3e2a1?w=480) Ben Carroll MPUnder $200 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/f6646cf3e9c03c4ce488a42709e8745880662d4b813f2da4d9ec3de1dce3e2a1) ## Other districts in Western Metropolitan - [Footscray](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/footscray) - [Kororoit](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/kororoit) - [Laverton](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/laverton) - [Point Cook](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/point-cook) - [St Albans](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/st-albans) - [Sunbury](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/sunbury) - [Sydenham](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/sydenham) - [Tarneit](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/tarneit) - [Werribee](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/werribee) - [Williamstown](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/williamstown) --- [Politics Computer](https://politics.computer/) A free reference for Australian politics. 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