[1] In 1999, Vogels was preselected as the Liberal candidate for Warrnambool, a National Party seat.
He was elected, and subsequently stood down as Mayor of Corangamite Shire, ceasing to be a councillor in 2000.
His seat was abolished in 2002, and he transferred to the Legislative Council, representing Western Province.
When the Legislative Council was reformed in 2006, he became the top Liberal candidate for Western Victoria Region, and as such was easily elected.
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