Jeff Bourman
Jeffrey Bourman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Eastern Victoria Region | |
| Assumed office 29 November 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 February 1967 Ipswich |
| Party | Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party |
| Spouse | Nicole Bourman |
| Children | Rebecca Bourman |
| Occupation | Parliamentarian, Police officer, IT contractor |
Jeffrey Matthew Bourman (born 19 February 1967) is an Australian politician. He is a Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party member of the Victorian Legislative Council, having represented Eastern Victoria Region since 2014. Jeff Bourman was the founder of the Victorian Branch of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party and has served as the Chairman of the Victorian Branch since its inception.[1][2]
Bourman was a police officer with Victoria Police, before leaving to pursue a career in information technology.[3]
According to The Age, between November 2018 and November 2021, Bourman voted with the Andrews Government's position 48.2% of the time.[4]
Bourman was first elected at the 2014 Victorian state election and re-elected in 2018 and 2022.[5]
Political positions
Gun control
Bourman opposes gun control arguing that it is ineffective and politically motivated, particularly in the wake of tragedies.[6] He is a vocal critic of both the Coalition and Labor for their roles in enacting national firearms agreements.[6]
Hunting
Bourman has advocated for a "Hunters for the Hungry" program, proposing that venison from government-controlled deer culls and surplus meat from licensed hunters be processed and distributed to food banks and homeless shelters.[7] He argues the policy would simultaneously help address Victoria's increasing deer population and provide food relief to people.[7]
Israel–Palestine conflict
Bourman is a supporter of Israel and has expressed skepticism toward a two-state solution.[8] Bourman has claimed that Hamas has "thrown homosexuals off buildings" and "beheaded fucking children".[8]
Bourman opposed a motion moved by Greens MLC Sarah Mansfield regarding the Victorian government's agreements with Israeli defence entities.[9] In his speech, he characterised the motion as a political stunt, defended Israel's right to respond militarily to Hamas and argued that the focus should be on the group's actions rather than transparency over defence contracts.[9] He stated that a lasting peace could only follow Hamas's surrender and the return of all hostages.[9]
Personal life
Bourman is married with one child[10] and lives in Hampton East, Victoria.[11] His wife and daughter are Jewish.[8] Bourman does not believe in a god.[8]
References
- ^ Green, Antony. "Eastern Victoria Region". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ "Jeff Bourman". Parliament of Victoria. Archived from the original on 24 December 2014.
- ^ "Victoria's new crossbenchers". Herald Sun. 18 December 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- ^ Sakkal, Paul (27 November 2021). "'Is this what compliant looks like?': Victoria's crossbench conflict". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ "Eastern Victoria Region Results - VIC Election 2022". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ a b "Parliament of Victoria - Firearms regulation - 10 September". www.parliament.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ a b Kolovos, Benita; correspondent, Benita Kolovos Victorian state (11 November 2023). "Shooters MP calls for hunted deer meat to be given to homeless Victorians and charities". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
{{cite news}}:|last2=has generic name (help) - ^ a b c d "Parliament of Victoria - Middle East conflict - 17 October". www.parliament.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ a b c "Parliament of Victoria - Middle East conflict - 15 May". www.parliament.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "Why Victorian MP Jeff Bourman introduced his baby, Rebecca, in parliament". 3AW. 6 February 2020.
- ^ "Shooters blast Liberals from the upper house". Gippsland Times. 18 December 2014.