At least four Greek Australians are contesting seats across Victoria for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, following the party’s official launch of its 2026 Victorian state election campaign in Melbourne.
The campaign was launched at Crown’s conference centre on Saturday, with candidates outlining their priorities to supporters. One Nation has placed crime, corruption and changes to state government at the centre of its platform.
The four Greek Australian candidates are Stephen Spyros in Lara, Matthew Katselis in Melton, Arthur Tsoutsoulis in Mill Park and Paul Pateras in Werribee.
Who are the four Greek Australian candidates?
Stephen Spyros, Lara
Spyros is a Victorian police officer and father of two who was born in Geelong and now lives in Lara. He began his policing career as a Protective Services Officer in 2018 before becoming a sworn police officer in 2021.
His campaign focuses on community safety and addressing local concerns about crime.
Matthew Katselis, Melton
Katselis works in logistics and is campaigning on issues including crime, traffic congestion, rising living costs and urban planning.
His platform centres on concerns affecting families and residents in one of Melbourne’s growing outer western suburbs.
Arthur Tsoutsoulis, Mill Park
Tsoutsoulis brings more than 20 years of experience in traffic and transport engineering and civil project management.
His campaign priorities include government transparency, road infrastructure, community safety, support for local businesses and cost-of-living pressures.
Paul Pateras, Werribee
Pateras is a small-business owner born in Werribee whose family has farmed in the area since the 1930s.
He has more than two decades of experience in security contracting and is campaigning on crime prevention, community safety and the financial pressures facing families and businesses.
Protests outside campaign launch
The campaign launch also attracted protesters outside the venue, prompting a significant police presence.
The four candidates join One Nation’s broader push to expand its support in Victoria, with the party seeking to capitalise on voter concerns about crime, the cost of living and government accountability.