South East Region Candidates

Meet the Candidates Sessions

10th — 12th May 2026

It’s time to choose the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of Treaty for Victoria. Find your region’s session and register to attend in-person or tune in online.

Register to attend in-person or online

Troy McDonald

Gunaikurnai
Troy
Learn more : Troy McDonald
Alice Pepper

Gunnai, Yorta Yorta, Mutti Mutti, Gunditjmara, Arrernte
Alice
Learn more : Alice Pepper
John Terrick

Wurundjeri, Dja Dja Wurrung, Bidwell, Gunai/Kurnai, Ngurai Illum Wurrung, Taungurung, Waywurru, Barapa Barapa, Wemba Wemba
John
Learn more : John Terrick
Francis Dunne

Gunaikurnai, Gunditjmara
Francis
Learn more : Francis Dunne
Glenda Thorpe

Gunnai, Gunditjmara
Glenda
Learn more : Glenda Thorpe
Christine Tregonning

Bidwell/Gunal
Christine
Learn more : Christine Tregonning
Josh West

Bunurong/Palawa
Josh
Learn more : Josh West
Andrew Thorpe

Gunnai, Gunditjmara
Andrew
Learn more : Andrew Thorpe
Jedda Patten

Krautungulung
Jedda
Learn more : Jedda Patten
Peter Hood

Kurnai
Peter
Learn more : Peter Hood

All candidates will be announced by Monday 9 March 2026

The Returning Officer has received candidate statements for the nominees listed above in the First Peoples’ Assembly Election. Eligibility checks are being conducted and this webpage will be updated regularly.