Victorian election campaign begins as Labor seeks fourth term
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 17:08 · Archive
Victoria's state election campaign has begun, with Labor seeking a historic fourth consecutive term and the coalition needing a net gain of 16 seats for majority government.
Victoria's state election campaign has begun, with voting scheduled for 28 November. Labor holds 54 of 88 lower house seats in the lower house and is attempting to secure a historic fourth consecutive term in power, having governed since 2014. The coalition currently has 29 seats, comprising 20 Liberals and nine Nationals. The remaining five lower house seats are held by the Greens (three) and two independents, Will Fowles and Darren Cheeseman, both of whom were moved to the crossbench this term.
To form majority government, the coalition would need to achieve a net gain of 16 seats. In the upper house, Labor holds 15 of 40 seats, the coalition has 14, and minor parties hold 11. Almost 4.7 million Victorians are expected to be enrolled to vote.
The electoral roll closes on 3 November at 8pm. Candidate nominations open on 4 November and close on 9 November, with ballots drawn that day. Postal voting opens on 10 November, with the last day for postal voting on 18 November. Early voting opens on 18 November. Votes can be admitted to count until 4 December, with writs to be returned by 19 December.
How it is being reported
- Victorian election: state of play as countdown beginsLabor is chasing a historic fourth consecutive term, while the coalition is looking to turn the tide. Here's what voters can expect during the election period.Perth Now · 2 Nov, 16:32
- Victorian election: state of play as countdown beginsLabor is chasing a historic fourth consecutive term, while the coalition is looking to turn the tide. Here's what voters can expect during the election period.The West Australian · 2 Nov, 16:32
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