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Victorian state election, 28 November 2026
Gippsland South District

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Location: Korumburra, Leongatha, Sale
Legislative Council: Eastern Victoria Region
Enrolment 2018 election: 49,715
Enrolment 2022 election: 50,044

Sitting member: Danny O'Brien (Nationals): Elected 2014 (Legislative Council), 2015 by, 2018, 2022 (Gippsland South)

Shadow Minister for Regional Development and Liveability
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services
Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety
Leader of the Nationals

2018 Nationals majority over Labor 15.3%
2021 redistricting: Nationals majority over Labor 14.0%
2022 Nationals majority over Labor: 15.3%

Status: Safe Nationals

Gippsland South was created in 1859, and like Gippsland East has remained essentially unchanged since. It has always been a very conservative area and has never elected a Labor member. The Country Party / Nationals have held it since 1927. The party's long-time leader Sir Herbert Hyland held the seat for 41 years. Recent members: Tom Wallace 1982-92, Peter Ryan 1992-2015, Danny O'Brien since 2015. Ryan was Deputy Premier 2010-14.

  • 2022 results
  • Boundaries following
    2021 redistricting

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  • Candidates:
    Danny O'Brien
    The Nationals

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