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Meet Philip Broadbridge, our candidate for the Southern Metropolitan Region

A retired maths professor who has also worked as a factory hand, school teacher and research scientist. Philip has served on management committees from schools and universities to sporting clubs and a community choir.

Philip Broadbridge smiling, beside the name Philip Broadbridge and the words 'Our candidate for the Southern Metropolitan Region', with the Australian Democrats Victoria logo

Meet Philip. 👋

We’re proud to introduce Philip Broadbridge as one of our two candidates for the Southern Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council at the Victorian State Election on 28 November 2026.

Philip Broadbridge, retired as maths professor after working as a factory hand, school teacher, research scientist and academic. He has been on management committees at schools, universities, research institutes, sporting clubs, a church and a community choir. Having lived in many cities, Melbourne is his choice. He is interested in many things including education, health, sustainability, history, culture and sports.

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Welcome to the team, Philip! 🎉 Want to help our Victorian campaign? Volunteer with us.

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