--- title: "Preston: candidates and political ads | Politics Computer" description: "Preston: 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/preston" --- [Home](https://politics.computer/) / [Seats](https://politics.computer/seats) Victorian state district # Preston In the Northern Metropolitan region. Votes on Saturday 28 November, in 14 days. The advertiser we follow here has spent $14.5K–$18.3K on Facebook and Instagram ads. ## Sitting member - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac1e/contentassets/58cd6853debd4ec88aea2e727fe84007/member-photo/1769.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Nathan Lambert** Labor, Preston ](https://politics.computer/mp/nathan-lambert) ## On the ballot: 11 candidates In ballot-paper order, as the Victorian Electoral Commission published them. 1. 1 Tim Date I'm Voting to Avoid the Fine 2. 2 Zheng Chin Independent 3. 3 Hamza Al Katranji Liberal 4. 4 Julio Valencia Family First 5. 5 William Fowles Independent 6. 6 Loki Sangarya Greens 7. 7 Serena Ashmore Victorian Socialists 8. 8 Mark Bryant Free Palestine 9. 9 Franco Guardiani One Nation 10. 10 Simon Dower Climate Action Now 11. 11 [Nathan Lambert](https://politics.computer/mp/nathan-lambert) Labor Source: [Victorian Electoral Commission nominations](https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/electoral-boundaries/state-districts/preston-district/nominations) (© Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0). Linked names are sitting members. About ## About Preston Preston is an electoral district of the Victorian Legislative Assembly in Melbourne's northern suburbs, centred on Preston and Reservoir. It is held by Nathan Lambert of the Australian Labor Party. The district has always been a safe Labor seat, according to Wikipedia. Lambert's Facebook and Instagram ads focus on infrastructure, transport, education, housing, health, energy, and crime and safety. Region Northern Metropolitan Sitting member Nathan Lambert, Australian Labor Party Succeeded Robin Scott, who was elected at the 2006 election Member since Succeeded Robin Scott in 2022 Previous member Michael Leighton, member from the 1988 election Notable former member William Ruthven, Victoria Cross recipient Summarised by AI from [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral%5Fdistrict%5Fof%5FPreston), plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026. ## Who's advertising MPs and candidates for Preston whose Facebook pages we follow, by what they've spent. 1. [Nathan Lambert MP](https://politics.computer/mp/nathan-lambert) MP, Labor $14.5K –$18.3K 18 ads, 18 running At least Up to (Meta only publishes ranges) ## What they're promising in Preston 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 Tram stop > The northbound stop after nine years will be reinstated. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/1837065445a783e757cabc57ccdffef8599bf39b861f40f16cee3b0a4d50e0da) In 2 ads from [Nathan Lambert MP](https://politics.computer/mp/nathan-lambert) 2. ### Labor Emergency department > We’re building a new emergency department at the Northern Hospital. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/fdac5d06221165b2bc9fde26ebfdf005dd758e7d39ba705953c86b135e5e72e3) From [Nathan Lambert MP](https://politics.computer/mp/nathan-lambert) 3. ### Labor Cctv grants > We will also introduce a new grant program for local CCTV and security lighting. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/b08c2ec56a71b907976cb21c8e7085842795b320559738c6ef7da436fb2fb75b) From [Nathan Lambert MP](https://politics.computer/mp/nathan-lambert) 4. ### Labor Police numbers > A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will deploy 1,500 more police. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/b08c2ec56a71b907976cb21c8e7085842795b320559738c6ef7da436fb2fb75b) From [Nathan Lambert MP](https://politics.computer/mp/nathan-lambert) 5. ### Labor School infrastructure > A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will complete stage three of the school’s master plan: demolishing ‘A Block’ and ‘D Block’ and building a new middle school. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/ecedbea2aef5fc6f145871b6acd73860458928c19a4c1188475c6ccd2272d3d3) From [Nathan Lambert MP](https://politics.computer/mp/nathan-lambert) 6. ### Labor School funding > Carroll Labor government will invest $14.1 million in finishing off the school's master plan. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/fd1c9757aa2b35da940cd26dac86b693f3b18c5067390f6c33fff73e93e432ba) From [Nathan Lambert MP](https://politics.computer/mp/nathan-lambert) 7. ### Labor School upgrade > A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will complete the school's $35 million master plan. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/fd1c9757aa2b35da940cd26dac86b693f3b18c5067390f6c33fff73e93e432ba) From [Nathan Lambert MP](https://politics.computer/mp/nathan-lambert) 8. ### Labor Public transport concessions > Other existing concessions, including free public transport for children and free weekend travel for seniors, carers and disability support pensioners, will continue. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/ac27b597012c0c3a87d060e5160b58a71486fe6c063f4f66850497c0b9798f57) From [Nathan Lambert MP](https://politics.computer/mp/nathan-lambert) 9. ### Labor Public transport fares > A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will cap train, tram and bus fares at $30 per week for two years — and cap concession fares at $15 per week. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/ac27b597012c0c3a87d060e5160b58a71486fe6c063f4f66850497c0b9798f57) From [Nathan Lambert MP](https://politics.computer/mp/nathan-lambert) 10. ### Labor Community grants > $50,000 for Darusalam Community Centre. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/d29c6ba5c226ca9fb4e2fc42acc827bbe296e90f90c91f4a046d2394d00c3a8f) From [Nathan Lambert MP](https://politics.computer/mp/nathan-lambert) 11. ### Labor Police and pso numbers > There will be more PSO patrols here at Northland, and that they will now continue until the end of 2027. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/d29c6ba5c226ca9fb4e2fc42acc827bbe296e90f90c91f4a046d2394d00c3a8f) From [Nathan Lambert MP](https://politics.computer/mp/nathan-lambert) ## Their biggest ads - [![PRESTON MARKET UPDATE — there has been renewed discussion about development at Preston Market, following the sale of the Tarascio family’s c](https://politics.computer/media/97d2d1b1c03e296774addd02ac258d42068e232c7f83ed6fe8aef84b297aae28?w=480) Nathan Lambert MP$3K–$3.5K spent Running since 12 May](https://politics.computer/ad/97d2d1b1c03e296774addd02ac258d42068e232c7f83ed6fe8aef84b297aae28) - [![We’re building a new emergency department at the Northern Hospital and expanding the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department, so more patient](https://politics.computer/media/fdac5d06221165b2bc9fde26ebfdf005dd758e7d39ba705953c86b135e5e72e3?w=480) Nathan Lambert MP$2K–$2.5K spent Running since 2 July](https://politics.computer/ad/fdac5d06221165b2bc9fde26ebfdf005dd758e7d39ba705953c86b135e5e72e3) - [![Great news for Reservoir High School! A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will complete stage three of the school’s master plan: demolishi](https://politics.computer/media/ecedbea2aef5fc6f145871b6acd73860458928c19a4c1188475c6ccd2272d3d3?w=480) Nathan Lambert MP$1K–$1.5K spent Running since 7 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/ecedbea2aef5fc6f145871b6acd73860458928c19a4c1188475c6ccd2272d3d3) - [![A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will deploy 1,500 more police, including in places like Preston and Reservoir. Auth: S. Staikos, Aust](https://politics.computer/media/b08c2ec56a71b907976cb21c8e7085842795b320559738c6ef7da436fb2fb75b?w=480) Nathan Lambert MP$1K–$1.5K spent Running since 17 Sept](https://politics.computer/ad/b08c2ec56a71b907976cb21c8e7085842795b320559738c6ef7da436fb2fb75b) - [![KEON PARK UPDATE — below are the issues people have raised regarding the Johnson Street social housing development: — the potential parking](https://politics.computer/media/2d72ecdf617d8fff2624583e99637116e241c8bb7090577b52b62aec9623c257?w=480) Nathan Lambert MP$900–$999 spent Running since 11 Aug](https://politics.computer/ad/2d72ecdf617d8fff2624583e99637116e241c8bb7090577b52b62aec9623c257) - [![Great news for Newlands Primary! A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will complete the school's $35 million master plan: — refurbishing B](https://politics.computer/media/fd1c9757aa2b35da940cd26dac86b693f3b18c5067390f6c33fff73e93e432ba?w=480) Nathan Lambert MP$600–$699 spent Running since 31 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/fd1c9757aa2b35da940cd26dac86b693f3b18c5067390f6c33fff73e93e432ba) - [![A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will cap train, tram and bus fares at $30 per week for two years — and cap concession fares at $15 per](https://politics.computer/media/ac27b597012c0c3a87d060e5160b58a71486fe6c063f4f66850497c0b9798f57?w=480) Nathan Lambert MP$500–$599 spent Running since 3 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/ac27b597012c0c3a87d060e5160b58a71486fe6c063f4f66850497c0b9798f57) - [![Labor is fighting for working communities! Authorised by S. Staikos, ALP, 438 Docklands Drive, Docklands.](https://politics.computer/media/e689c9811ab1f1260af5f6f70bcb69005d81e5910ff5759dc95e3f5392fc2b41?w=480) Nathan Lambert MP$500–$599 spent Running since 3 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/e689c9811ab1f1260af5f6f70bcb69005d81e5910ff5759dc95e3f5392fc2b41) - [![Working for Keon Park! Authorised by Steve Staikos, Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch), 438 Docklands Drive, Docklands](https://politics.computer/media/80895df1b84fa5e9e45af6422dc2589f8ede126831be6ee0d191d2287b2e0df8?w=480) Nathan Lambert MP$400–$499 spent Running since 3 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/80895df1b84fa5e9e45af6422dc2589f8ede126831be6ee0d191d2287b2e0df8) - [![Working for Regent and Oakhill! Authorised by Steve Staikos, Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch), 438 Docklands Drive, Docklands](https://politics.computer/media/1837065445a783e757cabc57ccdffef8599bf39b861f40f16cee3b0a4d50e0da?w=480) Nathan Lambert MP$300–$399 spent Running since 6 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/1837065445a783e757cabc57ccdffef8599bf39b861f40f16cee3b0a4d50e0da) ## Other districts in Northern Metropolitan - [Broadmeadows](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/broadmeadows) - [Brunswick](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/brunswick) - [Essendon](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/essendon) - [Greenvale](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/greenvale) - [Kalkallo](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/kalkallo) - [Melbourne](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/melbourne) - [Northcote](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/northcote) - [Pascoe Vale](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/pascoe-vale) - [Richmond](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/richmond) - [Thomastown](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/thomastown) --- [Politics Computer](https://politics.computer/) A free reference for Australian politics. 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