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Victorian election promises

# Education policies and promises at the 2026 Victorian election

What each side says on schools, TAFE, kinder and teachers: first from their own policy pages and releases, then as quoted in the ads they've paid for. Labor 13, Liberal 6, Nationals 1, Minor parties 4.

- [Labor](#labor)
- [Liberal](#liberal)
- [Nationals](#nationals)
- [Minor parties](#minor)

## From the parties' own policies

Summaries of each party's policy pages and releases, in their words, with what they commit to. Follow the link for the full policy.

Not here yet: [One Nation](https://www.onenation.org.au/policies). We can't read their policy pages automatically, so read them on their own sites; what they say in their ads is below.

### Victorian Government

1. ### Yes to International Students Fund grants for transnational education  
The Victorian Government says it is giving up to $5 million to 16 Victorian universities and TAFEs through the Yes to International Students Fund to seed transnational education partnerships overseas. It also says it is calling on the Federal Government to remove international student caps.

  - Share up to $5 million among 16 Victorian education providers
  - Fund seed grants for transnational education partnerships overseas
  - Invest $18.6 million in international education programs and services in 2025/26 Budget
  - Call on the Federal Government to axe international student caps  
[Read the release on premier.vic.gov.au](https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/saying-yes-international-students-and-economic-growth) · Cost given: Up to $5 million for the Yes to International Students Fund; $18.6 million in the Victorian Budget 2025/26 · 8 July 2025
2. ### Urgent review of child safety in early childhood education  
The Victorian Government says it will hold a rapid review, led by Jay Weatherill AO and Pamela White PSM, into child safety in early childhood education and care and the Working with Children Check, reporting by 15 August. It says it will adopt every recommendation and is also banning personal devices in childcare centres by 26 September, with fines of up to $50,000 for breaches of licence.

  - Rapid review of child safety in early childhood education and care reporting by 15 August 2025
  - Adopt every recommendation of the review and implement as quickly as possible
  - Reforms to the Working with Children Check in Victoria considered in the review
  - Every childcare centre required to ban personal devices by 26 September 2025
  - Potential fines of $50,000 for centres that breach licence conditions  
[Read the release on premier.vic.gov.au](https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-premier-147) · 3 July 2025
3. ### Planned maintenance funding for 32 Victorian schools  
The Victorian Government says 32 schools will share over $10 million from the Planned Maintenance Program for high-priority works such as roof fixes, window replacement, ramps, painting and floor resurfacing. Works are determined by a rolling facilities evaluation process.

  - Share over $10 million among 32 schools for maintenance works
  - Thornbury High School allocated over $1.2 million for maintenance works
  - St Arnaud Primary School allocated over $376,000 for maintenance works
  - Nineteen new schools to open in 2026  
[Read the release on premier.vic.gov.au](https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/repairs-and-upgrades-32-schools-across-victoria) · Cost given: Over $10 million · 2 July 2025
4. ### Funding for kindergarten program at Royal Children's Hospital  
The Victorian Labor Government says it is investing $2.5 million in the 2025/26 Budget to continue the Yalingbu Yirramboi kindergarten at The Royal Children's Hospital. The program says it serves about 280 children each year, including those with complex medical needs, with play-based early education at the bedside and in small group sessions.

  - Provide $2.5 million in the Victorian Budget 2025/26 for the Yalingbu Yirramboi kindergarten program
  - Continue delivering the kindergarten for about 280 children each year
  - Run classrooms on wheels to bring learning to children's bedsides
  - Run small group sessions each weekday for children well enough to attend
  - Support families and home kindergartens with transitions after hospital discharge  
[Read the release on premier.vic.gov.au](https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/more-support-learning-royal-childrens-hospital) · Cost given: $2.5 million in the Victorian Budget 2025/26 · 25 June 2025
5. ### Homework Clubs for young people of African heritage  
The Victorian Labor Government says it is providing funding to 18 community organisations to deliver Homework Clubs over the next three years. The clubs offer extra tuition for young people of African heritage who need additional support, and include information sessions for parents and carers.

  - Fund 18 community organisations to deliver Homework Clubs over three years
  - Provide extra tuition for young people of African heritage needing support
  - Hold information sessions for parents and carers on the Victorian education system  
[Read the release on premier.vic.gov.au](https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/support-boost-homework-clubs) · Cost given: $5.1 million in total funding over three years · 23 June 2025
6. ### New integrated children's centre with kinder rooms at Saints College North Melbourne  
The Victorian Labor Government says it is funding a new integrated children's centre at Saints College North Melbourne, opening in stages from 2027 to 2029\. The centre would have three kinder rooms for up to 47 local children, plus long daycare, health consulting rooms and support for young parents in the school's Young Parents Program.

  - Open integrated children's centre at Saints College North Melbourne in stages from 2027 to 2029
  - Create three kinder rooms for up to 47 local children
  - Provide long daycare, health consulting rooms and support services on site
  - Support young parents in the Young Parents Program to stay in education  
[Read the release on premier.vic.gov.au](https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/new-partnership-delivering-more-kindergarten-places) · Cost given: Almost $6.88 million from the Labor Government, plus Edmund Rice Education Australia Victorian Schools' $1.05 million co-contribution · 23 June 2025

### Victorian Labor

1. ### Free kinder for three- and four-year-olds  
Victorian Labor says it is providing free kinder for three- and four-year-olds by covering the fees families would normally pay. It says families can save up to $2,700 per child each year, and that 35 new and expanded kinders are delivering 4200 new places with 25 more school-based kinders to open by 2028.

  - Cover kinder fees for three- and four-year-olds
  - Deliver 4200 new kinder places through 35 new and expanded kinders
  - Open 25 school-based kinders by 2028
  - Provide 70,000 free Kinder Kits to children starting three-year-old kinder  
[Read the policy on viclabor.org.au](https://www.viclabor.org.au/our-priorities/free-kinder)
2. ### Investing in schools and teachers  
Victorian Labor says it will keep investing in public school buildings, upgrades and teacher pay, and will protect schools from what it calls Liberal and One Nation cuts. The page gives no specific new spending figures or timeframes.

  - Keep investing in public schools and classrooms
  - Build new schools where new families need them
  - Protect schools from Liberal and One Nation cuts  
[Read the policy on viclabor.org.au](https://www.viclabor.org.au/our-priorities/investing-in-education-and-teachers)
3. ### Expand City Futures program to more southeast schools  
Victorian Labor says a re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $1.2 million to help more southeast students join City Futures, a program of football sessions and in-class theory for school years 7 to 9\. The party says the investment will allow the program to more than double the number of schools it works with.

  - Invest $1.2 million in City Futures for southeast students
  - Allow City Futures to more than double the number of schools it works with
  - Deliver football sessions and in-class theory for school years 7 to 9  
[Read the release on viclabor.org.au](https://www.viclabor.org.au/news/labor-will-expand-city-futures-for-southeast-students) · Cost given: $1.2 million · 9 Nov 2026
4. ### Build two new TAFE campuses and upgrade three existing campuses  
Victorian Labor says it will build two new TAFE campuses in Melbourne's west and north and upgrade campuses in Bendigo, Wonthaggi and Dandenong. The party describes this as a $170 million investment in skills and training for Victorian jobs.

  - Build a new TAFE campus in Wyndham for $50 million
  - Build a new TAFE campus near Kalkallo in the outer north for $50 million
  - Establish a Clean Economy Hub at Bendigo TAFE's Charleston Road campus for $20 million
  - Invest $5 million in TAFE Gippsland in Wonthaggi, focused on health and construction
  - Build a new Home Building Centre at Chisholm's Dandenong campus for $45 million  
[Read the release on viclabor.org.au](https://www.viclabor.org.au/news/liberals-cut-tafe-labor-made-it-free-now-well-build-more-campuses) · Cost given: $170 million total: $100 million for two new campuses and $70 million for upgrades · 5 Nov 2026
5. ### Upgrade Winchelsea Primary School facilities and fencing  
Victorian Labor says a re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $9.11 million to upgrade Winchelsea Primary School. The page says the funding covers new classrooms, open learning spaces, outdoor play spaces, a new administration building, and replacement boundary fencing along the Princes Highway.

  - Deliver $8.78 million to upgrade Winchelsea Primary School facilities
  - Build new classrooms, open learning spaces and outdoor play spaces
  - Build a new administration building at the school
  - Spend $330,000 replacing boundary fencing along the Princes Highway  
[Read the release on viclabor.org.au](https://www.viclabor.org.au/news/upgrading-winchelsea-primary-school) · Cost given: $9.11 million total ($8.78 million for facilities and $330,000 for fencing) · 2 Nov 2026
6. ### Upgrade Clarinda Primary School with masterplan and Block B works  
Victorian Labor says a re-elected Labor government will invest $3.26 million to support upgrades at Clarinda Primary School, including a masterplan and works on Block B. The page does not give a completion date.

  - Deliver a masterplan for Clarinda Primary School
  - Upgrade Clarinda Primary School, including Block B  
[Read the release on viclabor.org.au](https://www.viclabor.org.au/news/delivering-a-better-clarinda-primary-school) · Cost given: $3.26 million · 28 Oct 2026

### Victorian Socialists

1. ### Fund public education and end private school funding  
Victorian Socialists say they would immediately cease state funding to high fee private schools, make state education free, and reduce class sizes to a maximum of 15\. They say they would expand state-run early learning centres by 3,200 so every Victorian child has access.

  - Immediately cease state funding to high fee private schools
  - Reduce class sizes to a maximum of 15
  - Hire 12,000 additional teachers and support staff for public schools
  - Expand state-run early learning centres by 3,200
  - Provide free nutritious lunches for all primary school children in government schools  
[Read the policy on victoriansocialists.org.au](https://www.victoriansocialists.org.au/policies/early-childhood-primary-and-secondary-education)
2. ### Make universities not-for-profit and expand public funding for education  
The Victorian Socialists say they will fight to make universities not-for-profit, convert casual and fixed-term university roles to permanent positions, and ban profit-seeking under state law. They also say they will boost TAFE funding, cancel student debt for lower-income graduates, and call on the federal government to abolish university fees.

  - Make permanent positions available to casual and fixed-term university workers with three or more months non-continuous work in the last year
  - Ban universities from employing more than 5 percent of staff on a non-ongoing basis
  - Ban profit-seeking and require universities to reinvest all proceeds into education
  - Redistribute Group of Eight wealth to regional universities through a funding levy on endowments, real estate and reserves
  - Require non-government training providers to operate not-for-profit and redirect subsidies to public providers  
[Read the policy on victoriansocialists.org.au](https://www.victoriansocialists.org.au/policies/our-universities-are-not-for-profit)
3. ### Teacher-led public schools and education funding demands  
Victorian Socialists say teachers and education support staff should run the school system, and are running candidates in the November state election, including against Ben Carroll in Niddrie. The party calls for ending funding for high-fee private schools, abolishing NAPLAN, and returning $16 billion it says was taken from schools since 2019 in the 2027 budget.

  - End public funding for high-fee private schools
  - Abolish NAPLAN
  - Immediately implement the 2026 AEU log of claims
  - Return $16 billion stolen from Victorian schools since 2019 in the 2027 budget
  - End all voluntary parent contributions  
[Read the release on victoriansocialists.org.au](https://www.victoriansocialists.org.au/news/the-rebel-educator-candidates-taking-on-labor) · Cost given: The page says $16 billion was taken from the system through underfunding in the last seven years, and calls for returning that amount in the 2027 budget; no cost is stated for the other proposals. · 27 July 2026

### Libertarian Party

1. ### Education vouchers and equal support for homeschooling families  
The Libertarian Party says homeschooling families pay full taxes but receive no support for their children's education, and would introduce education vouchers for homeschoolers. It also says it would end what it calls bureaucratic inconsistencies in homeschooling regulation and focus on results rather than compliance.

  - Introduce education vouchers for homeschooled children
  - End bureaucratic blurred lines in homeschooling regulation
  - Focus homeschooling oversight on results, not compliance
  - Give homeschooled kids access to student IDs, discounts and TAFE  
[Read the policy on vic.libertarians.org.au](https://www.vic.libertarians.org.au/home%5Fschooling) · Cost given: The page says government saves around $15,000 per child each year when children are homeschooled; it does not state the cost of the proposed vouchers.
2. ### Education vouchers so tax dollars follow the child  
The Libertarian Party says it would introduce education vouchers so that tax funding follows each child, letting parents choose any school rather than being assigned by postcode. The page argues this would create competition and let specialist schools flourish, though it gives no timeline or costing.

  - Introduce education vouchers so tax dollars follow the child
  - Let parents pick any school rather than assignment by postcode
  - Support specialist schools for autism, ADHD, gifted and trade-focused students
  - Cut teacher paperwork to focus on results  
[Read the policy on vic.libertarians.org.au](https://www.vic.libertarians.org.au/education)

### The Nationals

1. ### New consolidated Sale College at Cobains Road  
The Nationals and Liberals say that, in government, they will fund construction of a new, consolidated Sale College on a single site at Cobains Road, bringing the school's two campuses together. They say they will fund stage one construction in their first budget.

  - Fund construction of a new consolidated Sale College at Cobains Road
  - Fund stage one construction in the first budget
  - Bring the school's two campuses together on a single site  
[Read the release on vic.nationals.org.au](https://vic.nationals.org.au/media-releases/danny-obrien-mp-the-nationals-and-liberals-commit-to-new-sale-college/) · 7 Nov 2026
2. ### Free vehicle registration and training fund for apprentices  
The Nationals say they will continue free vehicle registration for eligible trade apprentices, saving regional apprentices $818.60 annually, and establish an Apprentice Training Fund to cover up to half of off-the-job training fees paid by businesses. The release also says a $222 million investment over eight years would establish 10 new technical colleges across Victoria.

  - Continue free vehicle registration for eligible trade apprentices
  - Save regional apprentices $818.60 annually on vehicle registration
  - Establish an Apprentice Training Fund covering up to half of off-the-job training fees
  - Establish 10 new technical colleges across Victoria
  - Provide vocational training opportunities for 5,000 secondary school students  
[Read the release on vic.nationals.org.au](https://vic.nationals.org.au/media-releases/gemma-rendell-nats-backing-next-generation-of-tradies/) · Cost given: $222 million over eight years for the technical colleges; the release does not state a cost for the vehicle registration or training fund · 2 Nov 2026

### Victorian Greens

1. ### Free, well-funded public education system  
The Victorian Greens set out principles and aims for public education across all stages, saying it should be free, secular, well-funded and high quality. The page proposes better pay and conditions for educators, smaller class sizes, free early childhood education and no public funding for schools operating for private profit.

  - Universal free early childhood education and childcare services
  - Smaller class sizes across the public education system
  - Phase out fees for all public education institutions
  - Free breakfast and lunch programs for all students, optional and nutritious
  - Reject performance-based pay for educators and arbitrary promotion caps  
[Read the policy on greens.org.au](https://greens.org.au/vic/policies/education-policy)
2. ### Increase funding for TAFE educators and expand Free TAFE  
The Victorian Greens are calling for increased investment in TAFE, citing research that Victorian TAFE teachers work an average of seven unpaid hours weekly. They say funding should match expanded Free TAFE demand, covering educators, teaching hours and resources.

  - Increase TAFE funding to match Free TAFE demand
  - Fund more TAFE teachers, teaching hours and resources
  - Improve class sizes to deliver expanded Free TAFE  
[Read the release on greens.org.au](https://greens.org.au/vic/news/media-release/greens-say-more-tafe-funding-needed-victoria-ranks-dead-last-and-educators) · 18 Sept 2026

### Animal Justice Party

1. ### Replace animal dissection and plant-based school cafeteria options  
The Animal Justice Party says it would formulate education programs to foster kindness and non-violence towards animals. Its listed objectives include replacing animal dissection with virtual or physical alternatives, offering plant-based foods in school, university and TAFE cafeterias, and reducing standardised testing.

  - Replace animal dissection with virtual or physical model alternatives
  - Facilitate plant based foods in all school, university and TAFE cafeterias
  - Teach students nutritional science and plant based eating benefits
  - Remove education programs provided by industry organisations
  - Reduce focus on standardised testing and give teachers lesson-planning autonomy  
[Read the policy on animaljusticeparty.org](https://www.animaljusticeparty.org/education)

### Family First

1. ### Education policy on parental choice and curriculum  
Family First says it will support parents' choice between state and private education, including faith-based schools and homeschooling. It would review the national curriculum to emphasise basics, history and financial literacy, and remove material it describes as gender queer theory and critical race theory. It also says it would limit schools' authority over parents and require teachers and social workers to disclose information to parents.

  - Support parental choice between state, faith-based, private and homeschooling
  - Review the national curriculum to emphasise basics, history and logic
  - Add real world financial literacy to the curriculum for all students
  - Remove gender queer theory and LGBTQA+ gender fluid material from school curriculum
  - Make it an offence for teachers or social workers to hide information from parents  
[Read the policy on familyfirstparty.org.au](https://www.familyfirstparty.org.au/education%5Fpolicy)

## In their ads

## Labor 13 promises 

1. ### School upgrades  
> We're delivering $14.07 million for upgrades at Heidelberg Primary School, including a new gymnasium & learning centre.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/cf057c69840da781147f9f6b50e3d9b654f3a1b2cf3c7bf513222d6bde63b7b2) In 25 ads from [Anthony Carbines MP](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines), [Julie Buxton - Labor for Bayswater](https://politics.computer/who/julie-buxton-labor-for-bayswater) and 14 others
2. ### School funding  
> Carroll Labor government will invest $14.1 million in finishing off the school's master plan.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/fd1c9757aa2b35da940cd26dac86b693f3b18c5067390f6c33fff73e93e432ba) In 8 ads from [Belinda Wilson](https://politics.computer/mp/belinda-wilson), [Kathleen Matthews-Ward](https://politics.computer/mp/kathleen-matthews-ward) and 6 others
3. ### School facilities  
> Labor will deliver $500,000 to kickstart new indoor stadium and courts for Coburg High and Coburg Basketball Association.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/94ed89a2187ffcdccf346dac725bec27483640af0e6ab83bc42e9fd002ba3852) In 5 ads from [John Mullahy](https://politics.computer/mp/john-mullahy), [Anthony Cianflone](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-cianflone) and 3 others
4. ### School infrastructure  
> Labor will invest $2.8 million at Pascoe Vale North Primary!  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/fbdaeb2d7eb88104e5566f879388ac50394db36d387a825cac7ad6e583dad7ff) In 2 ads from [Nathan Lambert MP](https://politics.computer/mp/nathan-lambert) and [Anthony Cianflone](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-cianflone)
5. ### Free tafe  
> Labor is supporting a further 15,000 students with free TAFE.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/64ca2126f7dc3d0087195e6105129f2b56373011e09c3a9da2bae855a4a01a5a) In 2 ads from [Colin Brooks](https://politics.computer/mp/colin-brooks) and [Rana Khan - Labor for Berwick](https://politics.computer/who/rana-khan-labor-for-berwick)
6. ### Tafe campus  
> We're building Sunbury's first TAFE!  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/9b4efe4938504a68b2d5f51ccc110b2f7f1fe203e92d0aceaf76dd7acd54a165) From [Josh Bull](https://politics.computer/mp/josh-bull)
7. ### School gym  
> We will build a new three court gym at Cranbourne East Secondary College.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/281efe3c27a5119fda6840a549035ca9219ebe160dcf5321322dfd123a666386) From [Pauline Richards](https://politics.computer/mp/pauline-richards)
8. ### New primary school  
> Labor has committed to delivering a new primary school to support our growing community in Lara.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/0b7f6d2f2edad9afeb6110606cdd8b891a7a1980eb1272a8e8755348f8d5e71e) From [Ella George](https://politics.computer/mp/ella-george)
9. ### New school and kindergarten  
> We're building a new kinder and primary school for Lara West.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/5f374f5a07d0767cf73c77e014de901503eec51cd5f1165d2654568b4a09a705) From [Ella George](https://politics.computer/mp/ella-george)
Show 4 more promises
1. ### School campus  
> Labor will build a new campus for Docklands Primary.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/94e446dae0a2b118a9f80ce2f599ade597b858e9b6f6efee71cb506d1cbcbbba) From [Davydd Griffiths - Labor for Melbourne](https://politics.computer/who/davydd-griffiths-labor-for-melbourne)
2. ### School upgrade funding  
> A re-elected Carroll Labor government will invest $10.31m at Rosanna Primary School to upgrade classrooms and the administration buildings.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/766fcdbcd00c2c60cc47b174bd65f2d9818b49746829462eb92e2bf53d14b098) From [Anthony Carbines MP](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines)
3. ### Schools  
> 3 more schools opening by 2029.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/9db1e99ab27b8f6446bca1338efa02390a6f8f1f29e0ad9581d3b64b66a687d3) From [Lizzie Blandthorn](https://politics.computer/mp/lizzie-blandthorn)
4. ### Student support  
> Labor will expand this program to now include Bellarine Secondary schools.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/46d27eb3956933f2060b54f451fff8aaeb7dca914a7f403a599544c3988266d3) From [Alison Marchant](https://politics.computer/mp/alison-marchant)

## Liberal 6 promises 

1. ### School infrastructure  
> We'll replace outdated buildings and build new permanent classrooms, staff facilities and office spaces.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/0120a611b744a3d34caa160b3b570e49d87c0d4060210f07aaf3aadb0352fce0) In 2 ads from [Jess Wilson MP](https://politics.computer/mp/jess-wilson) and [Brad Rowswell](https://politics.computer/mp/brad-rowswell)
2. ### Technical colleges  
> 10 new Technical Colleges will be established across Victoria, giving 5,000 secondary students hands-on vocational education and training.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/f1950b8eaf00ac874a8c733b1a69f770552ca4d5826cf393b20e5d718196d2f1) In 2 ads from [Bridget Vallence MP](https://politics.computer/mp/bridget-vallence) and [Matt Green - Liberal for Eastern Victoria Region](https://politics.computer/who/matt-green-liberal-for-eastern-victoria-region)
3. ### School master plan  
> A Jess Wilson-led Liberal and Nationals Government will deliver a comprehensive masterplan to plan for the future of the school's infrastructure.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/7ec136efc0946f1841843b70f4c7f56792d8211405e1471c62791b3bd2e8d9db) From [Brad Rowswell](https://politics.computer/mp/brad-rowswell)
4. ### School upgrades  
> We'll deliver the next stage of the school's master plan, including new classrooms, upgraded library facilities, and new outdoor spaces.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/7678a3d910d58985306c34147f30e2365bdf745d318c4f98408d99ee5c550beb) From [Jess Wilson MP](https://politics.computer/mp/jess-wilson)
5. ### School payroll tax  
> Our Plan will scrap the schools tax within the first 100 days.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/3c9d820a77c6b3e88473e5f9e06897fd7227755756d261d3eb03955e0b3f8234) From [Nicole Werner](https://politics.computer/mp/nicole-werner)
6. ### School play area  
> A Jess Wilson-led Liberal Government will deliver a covered play area and new, level sports courts.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/3e3ea94c1515466c5c927676ec0347ab2376a41bd8ee50e36dd6d7bf7ed21152) From [Cindy McLeish](https://politics.computer/mp/cindy-mcleish)

## Nationals 1 promise 

1. ### Secondary school  
> We will deliver A PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR KILMORE.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/12fa6dbcf1123484e26166a598d160739b9c449479d1cbf83629c1c01aa6a0d2) From [Annabelle Cleeland](https://politics.computer/mp/annabelle-cleeland)

## Minor parties 4 promises 

1. ### Private school funding  
> Immediately ending state funding to high fee private schools, and redirecting these funds to the public system.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/dfdf5c4cb8e49e35ca777f21e783d15fbc5f4d2cf8992b2cfe8e506af9a302b4) In 2 ads from [Victorian Socialists](https://politics.computer/who/victorian-socialists)
2. ### School fees  
> Ending all 'voluntary' parent contributions for things like uniforms, devices, camps.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/dfdf5c4cb8e49e35ca777f21e783d15fbc5f4d2cf8992b2cfe8e506af9a302b4) In 2 ads from [Victorian Socialists](https://politics.computer/who/victorian-socialists)
3. ### School lunches  
> Providing free, nutritious lunches to all government primary school students.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/dfdf5c4cb8e49e35ca777f21e783d15fbc5f4d2cf8992b2cfe8e506af9a302b4) In 2 ads from [Victorian Socialists](https://politics.computer/who/victorian-socialists)
4. ### Teacher numbers  
> Hiring 12,000 additional teachers and support staff across Victoria’s 1,600 public schools, boosting salaries and cutting class sizes.  
[See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/83f61fb6456c4774d7c1d25d18e923d835661c6089e6322e985dc77dc717a185) In 2 ads from [Victorian Socialists](https://politics.computer/who/victorian-socialists)

No education promises in ads from Greens or Independents yet. That's what they've advertised, not necessarily their policy.

## Recent votes in parliament on education

What MPs actually voted for, from Hansard.

[More education votes](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly?topic=education) 

1. 8 September 2026 · Victorian Legislative Council  
### [Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026: third reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-council/2026-09-08/4)  
Voting yes supported the Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026 passing its third reading, which means passing the bill.  
Passed 22 to 15
2. 8 September 2026 · Victorian Legislative Council  
### [Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026: committee](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-council/2026-09-08/3)  
Voting yes supported making the amendment to the Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026 during the committee stage. The amendment was defeated.  
Defeated 14 to 22
3. 8 September 2026 · Victorian Legislative Council  
### [Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026: committee](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-council/2026-09-08/2)  
Voting yes supported making the amendment to the Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026 at committee stage.  
Defeated 14 to 22
4. 8 September 2026 · Victorian Legislative Council  
### [Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026: committee](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-council/2026-09-08/1)  
Voting yes supported making the amendment to the Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026 during committee stage. The amendment was defeated.  
Defeated 14 to 22
5. 27 August 2026 · Victorian Legislative Assembly  
### [Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-27/5)  
Voting yes supported the Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026 being read a second and third time, which agrees with its main idea and passes it.  
Passed 52 to 27
6. 28 July 2026 · Victorian Legislative Council  
### [Education and Training Reform Amendment Bill 2026: third reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-council/2026-07-28/3)  
Voting yes supported the Education and Training Reform Amendment Bill 2026 being read a third time and passing, which means adopting the bill in its current form.  
Passed 35 to 3

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