Legislative Assembly · District of Box Hill
Aaron Qin
Last verified 29 Sept 2026
Seat context — Box Hill›
Box Hill is a 29 km² district in Melbourne's east covering Box Hill, Box Hill North, Box Hill South, Mont Albert, Mont Albert North, most of Blackburn, and parts of Balwyn North, Burwood, Burwood East and Surrey Hills. It has been held by Labor's Paul Hamer since he won it from the Liberals in 2018. At the 2022 election he was re-elected with 57.2% of the two-party-preferred vote, a 7.2-point margin.
Background
Describes himself as a registered nurse and community healthcare founder with over eight years in healthcare, supporting more than 800 patients across hospitals, aged care and disability services. SSelf-stated — GREENS-QINAustralian Greens Victoria, "Aaron Qin, Candidate for Box Hill"View source
Eastern Melburnian names his organisation as the Australia Multicultural Care Support Association. RReported — EM-VIC26The Eastern Melburnian, "Victorian Election 2026: Eastern Melbourne Candidates"View source
Says he established a local care service for older people and those living with disabilities. SSelf-stated — GREENS-QINAustralian Greens Victoria, "Aaron Qin, Candidate for Box Hill"View source
Says he currently leads a multicultural not-for-profit serving families, small businesses and community groups across Melbourne's east. SSelf-stated — GREENS-QINAustralian Greens Victoria, "Aaron Qin, Candidate for Box Hill"View source
His profile mentions no council term or party office, and the organisations were not independently confirmed.
Describes himself as a first-generation migrant who understands what it takes to build a stable life in Australia. SSelf-stated — GREENS-QINAustralian Greens Victoria, "Aaron Qin, Candidate for Box Hill"View source
His profile does not say where in Box Hill he lives or for how long.
Platform
Where they stand, issue by issue — grounded in 2026 Victorian polling, not assumed. Every position is tagged with how we know it.
"I'm not a career politician. I'm someone who has worked in the system, understands the pressure people are under, and is ready to do something about it."
Safe streets, more green space and environmental protection, affordable well-planned housing, reliable healthcare and aged care, and small business and local employment support.
Inclusive communities that welcome diverse backgrounds.
What Victorians say matters most
5 poll-led issuesCost of living and crime have ranked 1st or 2nd in every Victorian poll since mid‑2025, with debt and housing close behind — see schema §3 for the polling this grouping is based on (DemosAU, Ipsos Issues Monitor, Roy Morgan). The 0-10 'priorityScore' on each candidate's issue entries is NOT a measure of true importance or an independent ranking of what a candidate actually cares about. It reflects how much detail and specificity exists in what that candidate has actually said publicly on that issue -- a named policy mechanism and a verified voting record score higher than a one-line stated priority, regardless of the issue's real-world weight. Render this distinction in the UI wherever the score appears; do not label it just 'Priority' without the qualifier.
Cost of living
The Greens' platform, as summarised by the Australian Election Tracker, would make public transport permanently free and freeze rents for two years; nothing is attributed to Qin personally.
Crime and community safety
Names safe streets and community safety initiatives as a priority, without a specific measure.
The Greens' platform, as summarised by the Australian Election Tracker, would raise the age of criminal responsibility to at least 14 and favour community corrections over incarceration.
Housing affordability and supply
Names affordable, well-planned housing as a priority.
The Greens' platform, as summarised by the Australian Election Tracker, would build 88,000 public homes with $4 billion initial investment.
State government debt and fiscal management
The Greens' platform, as summarised by the Australian Election Tracker, would raise land tax to 5.3% for investors with $5 million or more of residential property; nothing is attributed to Qin personally.
Infrastructure and public transport delivery
The Greens' platform, as summarised by the Australian Election Tracker, would make trains, trams and buses permanently free; nothing is attributed to Qin personally.
Also on the record
6 substance issuesThese don't top “biggest issue” polling, but carry real 2026 policy weight and genuine differences between parties.
Education and training
The Greens' platform, as summarised by the Australian Election Tracker, would reinstate $2.4 billion in delayed public-school funding; nothing is attributed to Qin personally.
Health and healthcare access
Names reliable healthcare and aged care systems as a priority; he is a registered nurse who founded a care service for older people and people with disabilities.
The Greens' platform, as summarised by the Australian Election Tracker, would fund 500 more psychologists and psychiatrists and add 200 drug and alcohol rehabilitation beds.
Urban planning and housing density
Wants "well-planned" housing and enhanced green spaces.
Eastern Melburnian reports his aims include protecting local green spaces and waterways.
Climate and energy transition
Names environmental protection as a priority.
The Greens' platform, as summarised by the Australian Election Tracker, would reach 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and ban all new coal and gas projects.
Treaty and First Nations affairs
The Greens' platform, as summarised by the Australian Election Tracker, would back the Statewide Treaty Bill without amendment; nothing is attributed to Qin personally.
Regional and rural Victoria
Not detailed in sources reviewed.
Local & party context
2 fieldsNot scored the way the eleven issues above are — these are fixed facts about the seat and the party, not positions with more or less emphasis behind them.
Qin's priorities (safety, green space, housing, healthcare, small business) sit within the Victorian Greens' statewide platform. SSelf-stated — GREENS-QIN, ET-GREENS-POLICYAustralian Greens Victoria, "Aaron Qin, Candidate for Box Hill"View sourceAustralian Election Tracker, "Greens policy profile — 2026 Victorian election"View source
No point of divergence was found. His distinctive content is his nursing and community-care background.
Track record & prior candidacies
His candidate profile mentions no prior campaign. SSelf-stated — GREENS-QINAustralian Greens Victoria, "Aaron Qin, Candidate for Box Hill"View source
He is not among the candidates in the 2018 or 2022 Box Hill results; the Greens' 2022 candidate was Joanne Shan (14.1%). VVerified — WIKI-BOXHILL-RESULTSWikipedia, "Electoral results for the district of Box Hill"View source
Campaign, money & endorsements
Campaign logistics
Endorsements & Donations
Per the Victorian Electoral Commission's funding guidance (vec.vic.gov.au, accessed 2026-09-29 via search snippets of its independent-candidate and registered-party funding pages), a candidate is eligible for public election funding if they receive at least 4% of first-preference votes in their contest, or are elected. Funding is reimbursed against an audited statement of campaign expenditure, and advance funding must be repaid in full if the threshold is missed.
Qin has not previously contested an election, so he has no funding entitlement from an earlier contest. The Greens' 2022 Box Hill candidate polled 14.1%, well above the 4% mark.