He is a member of the Victorian Legislative Council representing the Southern Metropolitan Region since November 2022.
[4] Before entering Parliament, Batchelor worked as a public servant, political adviser, and policy researcher.
[4][5] Batchelor was elected as a member of the Victorian Legislative Council representing the Southern Metropolitan Region on 26 November 2022.
[5] Since 21 November 2023, he has been Chair of the Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee.
[5] From 9 March 2023 to 20 February 2024, Batchelor was Chair of the Select Committee on Victoria's Recreational Native Bird Hunting Arrangements.