Sat, 31st, Oct, 2026: Vic Election Special: South-Eastern Metropolitan: Rachel Payne, Matthew Kirwan, Michael Galea

Nevena and Paul are joined live in the studio by Rachel Payne MLC — Legalise Cannabis Victoria; Matthew Kirwan — Greens; Michael Galea MLC — Labor, This is a large, diverse upper-house region encompassing 11 lower-house districts, including Dandenong, Frankston, Cranbourne, Berwick, Rowville and the Narre Warren seats. It combines established suburbs, disadvantaged communities and rapidly growing areas. Payne and Galea are incumbents; Kirwan is seeking to enter Parliament. Rachel Payne MLC — Legalise Cannabis Victoria Elected in 2022. Public-policy background; campaigns on cannabis reform, medicinal cannabis driving rules, social justice and accountability. An outspoken LGBTIQ+ advocate. Matthew Kirwan — Greens Lead regional candidate; former Greater Dandenong councillor, policy professional and Noble Park resident. Priorities include housing, public services, transport, gambling harm and protecting the green wedge. Michael Galea MLC — Labor Elected in 2022; chairs the Council’s Environment and Planning Committee. Parliamentary co-chair of the government’s LGBTIQA+ Taskforce working groups. The post Sat, 31st, Oct, 2026: Vic Election Special: South-Eastern Metropolitan: Rachel Payne, Matthew Kirwan, Michael Galea appeared first on Saturday Magazine .