Pauline Richards

I'm proud to announce Broden Borg is our Labor candidate for Melton. Broden grew up in Melton and spent his life giving back. As a teacher and an assistant principal, he knows how education changes a young person's life. As he's proud of what we're doing in Melton - building the new Melton Hospital, removing level crossings, upgrading roads and building new schools like Kolorer College. Great to have him on board.

Kids love free PT. I reckon their parents love it even more.

Dandenong’s Ramadan Night Market is a reminder of what holds communities together - faith, generosity and belonging. But in Victoria, that belonging must come with something fundamental: safety. You deserve to feel safe in your homes and on your streets - and you deserve to feel safe to be who you are, to worship, to wear hijab, to gather with family, to raise your kids in peace. I will not rest until every family has that safety. Ramadan Mubarak.

Our Greek community didn’t just settle here. They helped build this great state. Because they believe in opportunity. In family. In education as the path forward. Those aren’t just Greek values. They’re Victorian values. It’s why we teach our kids to be proud of everything Greece gave the world - democracy, culture, language, art. And it’s why we fight every day to protect strong public education - so every Victorian kid can go further, and every family can get ahead. Always proud to celebrate Antipodes. Always proud to back our Greek community.

Early intervention works. We're tackling youth crime at its roots and stopping organised gangs from targeting vulnerable kids.

Out doorknocking across Epsom in Bendigo today - listening to locals about what matters most to them: cost-of-living support, community safety and the strong public services they rely on every day. Always grateful for the time people give to stop, chat and share what’s on their mind - like the beautiful Fijian family who welcomed me with a warm bula vinaka.

Time is everything. Kids, families and saving you time and money. ❤️ Only Labor is on the side of Victorian families.

Baking the kids favourite - double chocolate cookies. I thought I’d also spend this time sharing how we’re making health care work better for busy families by making it easier and cheaper to access.

We're investing in public hospitals, nurses and doctors – so you can get great care when you need it.

Being kind, standing up for what's fair, and treating people with respect. That's the kind of leadership shown here at Quarry Hill Primary School in Bendigo. Congratulations to the students who received their 2026 leadership badges today.

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation caught out again - shitting on millions of Australians because of the colour of their skin. #auspol

Jus and I have been best mates since grade 6. We’re now both mums. And Jus is a primary school teacher in Ballarat. Both her kids were diagnosed with ADHD. But her daughter had to wait thirteen months just to get an appointment with a paediatrician. Thirteen months is a lifetime when you’re a kid who’s struggling. And it breaks your heart. As a teacher, Jus sees the impact ADHD has on families every day. Kids sitting in classrooms thinking school isn’t a place for them. Wondering if they’re the problem. Parents waiting in agony – knowing something isn’t right, desperate to help their child, but stuck in a system that makes them wait. It’s why we’re changing it. Allowing GPs to diagnose ADHD - for kids and adults. Real action that will transform people’s lives. Because this is about being understood. About Victorians getting help sooner – without paying thousands. About making life that little bit easier for families. That matters.

Victorian families need cost of living relief. It's why we're stepping in to provide real help. To make sure school kids get breakfast. And dental checks. To make sure they don't miss out on camps, sports and excursions. To make it easier and quicker to access ADHD prescription refills. This is about supporting working families - and giving them one less thing to worry about.

Liberals in utter chaos in Victoria! 🥴 The Liberal Leader Jess Wilson’s “united team” is completely cooked. 😵‍💫 Losing her former Deputy Liberal Leader Sam Groth less than 6 weeks into their leadership. Now he resigns less than 10 months from the Victorian election! Not even Liberals believe they are fit to be the Opposition, let alone in Government. #springst

What a bizarre and unwarranted personal attack to make from a former Liberal leader. It was the utterly deplorable treatment of @SamGroth_ and his family that led to this. In Sam’s words "when you find yourself having to fight against your own team, it becomes impossible to put those interest first.” This is a person who represented Australia in the Olympics and on tennis biggest stage. Think of what it takes to make it at that level. Sam called out atrocious behaviour and a toxic culture. Instead of reform and a heartfelt apology from Liberals in Parliament, they go after Sam again! No wonder he is out of here!

Making access to ADHD care easier and cheaper. This is why it matters.

Rebecca knows what matters most - because she lives it every day. She’s a mum of two young kids. An Armstrong Creek local, raising her family with her husband, James. Her kids - Tommi and Josie - are her whole world. Tommi goes to the local school, Josie’s in kinder. Like every parent, Rebecca wants her kids to get the support they need to thrive - at school, in the community, and in life. That’s what drives her work. She’s focused on making things fairer, through strong public education, cost of living support, and building communities. She believes in backing families. And making sure no child is left behind. It’s why we’re so proud she’s our Labor candidate for South Barwon.

No place for Nazis on our streets. No place for hate in our state. We already have Australia's toughest hate laws. And we'll be going back to Parliament to toughen them even further, to get matters before the court faster.

Who better to launch the 2026 Prep Bags with, than 2026 Preppies! Thanks to these three little legends for helping me unbox all the amazing things we'll be giving to Preps in this year's bag. It'll include 5 great Australian children's books and a holder for their youth Myki.

The Liberals can focus on politics. We'll always focus on people.