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Clive Jackson

Australian Democrats for Southern Metropolitan Regionin the Legislative Council

Lead candidate on our Southern Metropolitan Region ticket

Victorian President of the Democrats from 2017 to 2023, and an urban statutory planner for 30 years. Clive's main concerns are the cost of living and unaffordable housing.

Portrait of Clive Jackson

Meet Clive

Formerly Victorian President of the Democrats 2017-2023, I am currently campaign lead for the southern metropolitan region of Melbourne. I have worked as an urban statutory planner for 30 years and am a Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia, Victorian Division. I want to advocate for improvement in the living standards for all Victorians, with my main concerns being the cost of living and unaffordable housing. I am active in several community groups involving music, church history societies, heritage railways and in recycling, and am a member of the Geelong Football Club.

Contact Clive: Southern@vic.democrats.org.au

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Election day is Saturday 28 November 2026 — early voting opens beforehand.

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