Mr Ryan Batchelor

Southern Metropolitan Legislative Council Australian Labor Party

Meet Ryan

Ryan is passionate about good public policy that makes a difference in people’s lives, and believes in using the power of government to drive progressive change in our community.

Before entering parliament, Ryan worked as a public servant, political adviser, and policy researcher. This included serving as Director of Policy in the Office of Prime Minister Julia Gillard MP; as a senior executive in the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet in a range of reform areas, including the response to the Royal Commission into Family Violence; and as Executive Director of the McKell Institute in Victoria.

Housing remains a foundation for the participation of everyone in community and economic life, and Ryan is a strong advocate for continuing government investment in building affordable and social housing across the community.
Having grown up and gone to primary and secondary school in Southern Metropolitan Melbourne, Ryan has a passion for accessible, quality education for all. Ryan understands that by providing quality education now, we will create a more prosperous future with stronger and more resilient communities.

Committee memberships

Chair, Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee since November 2023
Chair, Select Committee on Victoria's Recreational Native Bird Hunting Arrangements since March 2023
Deputy Chair, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee since February 2023
Member, Integrity and Oversight Committee since February 2023

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Member, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee February 2023 - February 2023

Speech

Inaugural speech

Parliament | 7 February 2023

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Electorate

Southern Metropolitan

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Reporting

Allowances and Budget Reports

In accordance with section 9I of the Parliamentary Salaries, Allowances and Superannuation Act 1968 the relevant Officer must publish the prescribed details in respect of claims for work-related parliamentary allowances or under the Budget and expense allowances (if any) and electorate allowances and the motor vehicle allowance (if claimed) made to the relevant Officer during each period of 3 months ending 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December as soon as practicable after the end of each period.

2023–2024
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
  Allowance Budget
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2022–2023
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
  Allowance Budget
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
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- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
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History

Historical information

First elected
26 November 2022
511 days of Parliamentary Service
2022 - Current

Electorate history

Southern Metropolitan since 26 November 2022

Party history

Australian Labor Party since 26 November 2022

Committee membership history

Chair, Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee since 21 November 2023
Chair, Select Committee on Victoria's Recreational Native Bird Hunting Arrangements since 9 March 2023
Deputy Chair, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee since 24 February 2023
Member, Integrity and Oversight Committee since 22 February 2023
Member, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee 22 February 2023 - 24 February 2023

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