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Victorian election promises

Everything else policies and promises at the 2026 Victorian election

What each side says on sport, the arts, communities and more: first from their own policy pages and releases, then as quoted in the ads they've paid for.

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.

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Animal Justice Party

  1. Animal rights and legal personhood for animals

    The Animal Justice Party says it will raise awareness of animal interests in parliament and ensure animals are considered in drafting all legislation. It also says it will fund research on human-animal relations and work towards a legal definition of personhood to replace animals' property status.

    • Raise awareness of animal interests in parliament
    • Consider animals in drafting all legislation
    • Invest in research on relations between animals and people
    • Work towards a definition of personhood to replace animals' property status

    Read the policy on animaljusticeparty.org

  2. Ban all use and sale of 1080 poison

    The Animal Justice Party says 1080 poison should be banned immediately and says it will never support lethal population control for any animal. It says the party supports and promotes alternative non-lethal control measures instead.

    • Ban all use of 1080 poison
    • Ban all sale of 1080 poison
    • Support and promote non-lethal control measures for introduced animals

    Read the policy on animaljusticeparty.org

  3. Ban animal exploitation in entertainment

    The Animal Justice Party says it opposes using animals for entertainment and would ban exploitation in circuses, interactive animal exhibits, wild animal encounters and horse-drawn carriage rides. It would also fund rehoming and sanctuaries, strengthen regulatory oversight until these industries are abolished, and redirect government funding away from them.

    • Ban exploitation of animals in circuses and interactive animal exhibits
    • Ban wild animal encounters and horse-drawn carriage rides
    • Fund rehoming programs and sanctuaries for entertainment animals
    • Strengthen regulatory oversight of animal display and exhibition until industries are abolished
    • Redirect government funding and subsidies away from animal entertainment industries

    Read the policy on animaljusticeparty.org

  4. Ban animal fur farming and sales

    The Animal Justice Party says it opposes the production and use of animal fur, including imports and exports. It lists objectives to ban fur farming and other fur-taking methods in Australia, ban sales of products containing animal fur, and require accurate labelling and testing of faux fur.

    • Ban fur farming in Australia
    • Ban all other methods used to take fur from animals in Australia
    • Ban sale of products containing animal fur in Australia
    • Ensure accurate labelling and testing on all faux fur products

    Read the policy on animaljusticeparty.org

  5. Ban aversive animal training devices and methods

    The Animal Justice Party says it seeks to ban the sale, purchase and use of aversive training devices and the intentional use of aversive training methods on animals. It also proposes mandatory accredited non-aversive training courses, licensing, and penalties for breaches, co-designed with relevant organisations and experts.

    • Ban sale, purchase and use of aversive training devices such as choke chains and shock collars
    • Ban intentional use of aversive methods such as hitting, shouting and alpha rolls
    • Establish mandatory accredited non-aversive training courses and frameworks
    • Require accreditation and licensing in non-aversive training methods
    • Establish penalties for breaching aversive training laws, including licence cancellation and bans on owning animals

    Read the policy on animaljusticeparty.org

  6. Ban commercial live animal export

    The Animal Justice Party says it opposes commercial export of live animals by sea or air, including cows, sheep, camels, horses and greyhounds. It says it would impose an immediate ban and transition live export workers into humane, sustainable industries.

    • Impose an immediate ban on commercial live animal export
    • Transition live export workers into humane, ethical and sustainable industries

    Read the policy on animaljusticeparty.org

Victorian Government

  1. Funding for farm safety and inclusion for people of all abilities

    The Victorian Labor Government says it is funding Ability Agriculture $25,000 to create an online hub of resources and videos on all-ability farm modifications. It also says it has delivered $44,000 to Monash University's Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit and $42,000 to the University of Melbourne for farm safety projects.

    • Provide $25,000 to Ability Agriculture for an online all-abilities farm hub
    • Hub to feature worker experiences and occupational therapist tips on adapting farms
    • Deliver $44,000 to Monash University's Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit on farm injuries
    • Deliver $42,000 to the University of Melbourne on safe farm work for culturally and linguistically diverse people

    Read the release on premier.vic.gov.au · Cost given: $25,000 for Ability Agriculture, plus $44,000 and $42,000 in university funding · 21 July 2025

  2. Sporting Club Grants round for 827 clubs

    The Victorian Government says it has announced 827 Sporting Club Grants totaling more than $1 million to clubs across Victoria for equipment, uniforms, volunteer support and new programs. The page says the program has invested over $19.5 million since 2014 and links it to the Get Active Kids Vouchers in the 2025/26 Budget.

    • Announce 827 Sporting Club Grants totaling more than $1 million
    • Fund equipment and uniforms for sports clubs
    • Support volunteers and officials to learn new skills
    • Allocate $15 million to deliver $200 Get Active Kids Vouchers for another two years

    Read the release on premier.vic.gov.au · Cost given: More than $1 million for this grant round; $15 million for Get Active Kids Vouchers over two years · 16 July 2025

  3. Mineral Springs Master Plan 2025–2032

    The Victorian Government says its Mineral Springs Master Plan (2025–2032) will guide long-term planning and management of the state's mineral springs. The plan aims to attract visitors, improve accessibility and experience, maintain water quality, and let Traditional Owners determine their involvement in management.

    • Attract more visitors to Victoria's mineral springs
    • Improve accessibility and visitor experience at the springs
    • Maintain water quality of mineral springs
    • Ensure Traditional Owners can determine their involvement in management
    • Launch the Mineral Springs of Victoria website as a central resource

    Read the release on premier.vic.gov.au · 15 July 2025

  4. Chinese Community Infrastructure Fund grants to nine organisations

    The Victorian Labor Government says it has announced nine recipients of the Chinese Community Infrastructure Fund, sharing more than $2 million to build and upgrade spaces for Chinese Victorians. Funding is part of a $40 million Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund.

    • Share more than $2 million among nine Chinese community organisations
    • Bright Moon Buddhist Temple in Springvale South receives more than $330,000 for upgrades
    • Avalokitesvara Yuan Tong Monastery in Deer Park to build an underground car park
    • Museum of Chinese Australian History in Melbourne to receive lighting upgrades
    • Chinese Association of Victoria in Wantirna to receive courtyard improvements

    Read the release on premier.vic.gov.au · Cost given: More than $2 million for the fund; part of a $40 million Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund · 14 July 2025

  5. Creative Projects Fund grants for 115 projects

    The Victorian Labor Government says it has announced more than $1.5 million in grants to 115 creative projects through the latest round of the Creative Projects Fund. It says the projects will create more than 1,000 job opportunities for Victorians, with one third of recipients based in regional or outer-metropolitan areas.

    • Provide more than $1.5 million in grants to 115 creative projects
    • Create more than 1,000 job opportunities for Victorians
    • Include streams for First Peoples and Deaf and Disabled creatives
    • Include a focus area for creatives not previously funded by Creative Victoria

    Read the release on premier.vic.gov.au · Cost given: More than $1.5 million in grants · 10 July 2025

  6. Appointment of new regional development advisory committee chair

    The Victorian Labor Government says it has appointed Margaret O'Rourke OAM as independent Chair of the Regional Development Advisory Committee, alongside members drawn from the Chairs of the nine Regional Partnerships. The committee is described as providing independent advice to Government on cross-regional matters.

    • Appoint Margaret O'Rourke OAM as independent committee Chair
    • Committee members drawn from chairs of nine Regional Partnerships

    Read the release on premier.vic.gov.au · 7 July 2025

Victorian Greens

  1. Animal welfare principles and policy aims

    The Victorian Greens say they want to end inhumane treatment of animals, establish an independent animal welfare regulator with prosecutorial powers, and phase out intensive animal farming. The page lists 35 aims covering farming, companion animals, wildlife, research, and sport and entertainment. It sets no timeframe or costing for these aims.

    • Establish an independent regulatory body for animal welfare with full prosecutorial power
    • Phase out all intensive animal farming practices
    • Provide incentives to farmers to transition from intensive to less intensive farming
    • End animal testing where scientifically valid non-animal methods exist
    • Ban the sale of live animals from pet shops

    Read the policy on greens.org.au

  2. Arts and culture policy platform

    The Victorian Greens set out principles and 37 general measures for arts and culture in Victoria, covering funding for artists, public libraries, regional arts access, First Nations arts and cultural heritage. The page does not set out a specific timeline or costing for these measures.

    • Increase funding and promotion of public libraries as community centres
    • Provide ongoing funding to peak bodies such as Arts Access Victoria
    • Establish a committee drawn from Victorian First Nations communities on their arts practices
    • Broaden Victorian heritage registers to include intangible cultural heritage
    • Introduce a fixed income support scheme for emerging artists

    Read the policy on greens.org.au

  3. Child protection and out-of-home care reform

    The Victorian Greens say they would strengthen early intervention, fund child protection and out-of-home care services, and improve support for carers and young people leaving care. The page also proposes a reparations fund and counselling for Forgotten Australians, with principles based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

    • Strengthen existing early intervention programs through better funding and increased staffing
    • Significantly increase financial support for carers and staff in out-of-home care
    • Establish a reparations fund for victims of neglect and abuse in out-of-home care
    • Make counselling and therapy services available to all Forgotten Australians
    • Provide free tertiary education and life skills programs to young people who have experienced care

    Read the policy on greens.org.au

  4. Emergency services funding and resourcing principles

    The Victorian Greens set out principles and aims for emergency services, saying government should fully fund properly staffed and trained services made up of paid professionals and volunteers. The page also calls for a multi-modal warning system, research-based planning, and long-term disaster recovery support, with no timeframes or costs given.

    • Fully fund emergency services staffed by paid professionals and volunteers
    • Establish a comprehensive, multi-modal emergency warning system
    • Increase funding for research into disaster risk reduction
    • Upgrade and staff early detection systems such as fire spotter towers
    • Insure and adequately recompense emergency service volunteers for losses or injuries

    Read the policy on greens.org.au

  5. LGBTIQA+ rights and inclusion policy

    The Victorian Greens set out principles and 39 aims on sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex rights, including equal law and parenting rights, simplified document changes, intersex medical protections, and funding for LGBTIQA+ services. The page is a platform statement and gives no costs or timelines.

    • Abolish discrimination in Victorian law based on sexual orientation, gender identity or sex characteristics
    • Give de facto relationships equal legal status regardless of sex or sexuality
    • Allow a simplified process to alter sex on official documents without surgery or hormonal therapy
    • Increase funding to establish and expand gender clinics at hospitals and health services
    • Restore the Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission's powers to investigate systemic discrimination

    Read the policy on greens.org.au

  6. Multiculturalism policy for Victoria

    The Victorian Greens say they would advance multiculturalism across state and local government, services, education, media, employment, justice and policing. The platform includes culturally inclusive services, free English programs for migrants and refugees, and measures against racism and racial profiling. The page gives no costs or deadlines for most measures.

    • Provide free English language programs for migrants and refugees for as long as needed
    • Provide interpreters and translators for all language groups in government services
    • Collect data on cultural and linguistic diversity and on racial disparities and hate crimes
    • Train Victoria Police and Protective Services Officers regularly on cultural awareness and unconscious bias
    • Assess overseas qualifications of skilled migrants and refugees consistently and fairly

    Read the policy on greens.org.au

Victorian Labor

  1. Shrine of Remembrance upgrade with new veterans memorial

    Victorian Labor says a re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $29 million to upgrade the Shrine of Remembrance, including a new memorial for veterans who served after 1975. The upgrades would add an accessible path to Anzac Station, expand the visitor centre, and repair the Shrine's roof and conservation works.

    • Invest $29 million to upgrade the Shrine of Remembrance
    • Build a new memorial honouring veterans who served after 1975
    • Create an accessible path linking the Shrine to Anzac Station
    • Upgrade the visitor centre for growing visitor numbers
    • Repair the 91-year-old roof as part of conservation works

    Read the release on viclabor.org.au · Cost given: $29 million · 11 Nov 2026

  2. $20 million upgrade for St Patrick's Cathedral precinct

    Victorian Labor says a re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $20 million to upgrade St Patrick's Cathedral as part of the 'Light into the City' precinct renewal. The page says the project will add restrooms, a multi-purpose building and an onsite café, creating a community precinct for culture, education, art and support for Victorians in need.

    • Invest $20 million to upgrade St Patrick's Cathedral
    • Add restrooms to the cathedral precinct
    • Build a new multi-purpose building
    • Add an onsite café

    Read the release on viclabor.org.au · Cost given: $20 million · 10 Nov 2026

  3. $600,000 for Bachar Houli Foundation women in sport programs

    Victorian Labor says a re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $600,000 in the Bachar Houli Foundation to support its programs promoting women in sport, aimed at helping young women from multicultural communities stay active and connected.

    • Invest $600,000 in the Bachar Houli Foundation
    • Support Foundation programs that promote women in sport

    Read the release on viclabor.org.au · Cost given: $600,000 · 8 Nov 2026

  4. Expand The Huddle youth program at North Melbourne

    Victorian Labor says a re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $2.9 million to expand The Huddle at North Melbourne Football Club, with bigger community spaces at Arden Street. The party says participants would double from 5,000 to 10,000. It also says a Liberal-One Nation Coalition's $40 billion in cuts would put such programs at risk.

    • Invest $2.9 million to expand The Huddle at North Melbourne Football Club
    • Deliver bigger and better community spaces at Arden Street
    • Expand participants from 5,000 to 10,000

    Read the release on viclabor.org.au · Cost given: $2.9 million · 8 Nov 2026

  5. Establish a Victorian Land Use Commissioner to protect farmland

    Victorian Labor says a re-elected government will establish a Victorian Land Use Commissioner with a specialist team of advisers to advise on farmland protection and publicly report on pressures on agricultural land. The party says the Commissioner will work with farmers, councils, industry and regional communities on significant land use conflicts.

    • Establish a Victorian Land Use Commissioner supported by a specialist team of advisers
    • Commissioner to advise government on farmland protection
    • Commissioner to publicly report on pressures facing agricultural land
    • Work directly with farmers, councils, industry and regional communities

    Read the release on viclabor.org.au · Cost given: $6 million · 4 Nov 2026

  6. Upgrades to Westmeadows War Memorial

    Victorian Labor says a re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $200,000 to upgrade the Westmeadows War Memorial with paving, seating, planting and lighting. The release says the upgrades aim to give locals a fitting place to gather and remember.

    • Invest $200,000 in Westmeadows War Memorial upgrades
    • Deliver paving, seating, planting and lighting upgrades at the memorial

    Read the release on viclabor.org.au · Cost given: $200,000 · 26 Oct 2026

Victorian Socialists

  1. Abolish youth wages and expand youth rights

    The Victorian Socialists say they will abolish youth wages and age-based reduced pay, and guarantee workers under 18 the same superannuation and entitlements as other workers. The party also says it will abolish the Youth Allowance income cap, reduce the voting age to 16, and build public youth housing.

    • Abolish youth wages and all age-based reduced pay
    • Guarantee workers under 18 the same superannuation and entitlements as every other worker
    • Abolish the income cap on Youth Allowance
    • Reduce the voting age to 16
    • Build public youth housing at one place for every five 16-year-olds in Victoria

    Read the policy on victoriansocialists.org.au

  2. Oppose militarism, end state military partnerships and ban nuclear vessels

    Victorian Socialists say they oppose Australian military alliances, including AUKUS, and want non-alignment. They propose ending Victorian government ties with Elbit Systems and Israeli defence bodies, banning nuclear-armed or nuclear-powered vessels from Victorian ports, and ending support for the Avalon arms fair. The page gives no timeframe.

    • End Victorian government partnership with Elbit Systems and Israeli Ministry of Defense memorandum
    • End Victorian government support for the biennial Avalon Airport arms fair
    • Ban nuclear-armed and nuclear-powered vessels from Victorian ports
    • Divest from companies involved in nuclear weapons development or sale
    • Ban Israeli-flagged ships from Victorian ports

    Read the policy on victoriansocialists.org.au

  3. Oppose racism and support migrant and refugee communities in Victoria

    The Victorian Socialists say they will oppose racial scapegoating of migrants and refugees, declare Victoria a sanctuary state, and expand legal, language, employment and multicultural services. They also propose a proactive anti-discrimination investigation unit and expanded community language education.

    • Declare Victoria a sanctuary state
    • Stop Victoria Police and PSOs assisting Australian Border Force deportation operations
    • Increase funding for specialist community legal services for migrants and refugees
    • Hold an inquiry into exploitation of migrant workers in Victoria
    • Establish a proactive racial discrimination investigation unit within the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission

    Read the policy on victoriansocialists.org.au

  4. Protecting animals from cruelty and exploitation

    Victorian Socialists say they will fight for a state animal welfare regulator, tougher criminal penalties for animal cruelty, and an end to intensive farming, live animal exports and greyhound racing. The page also proposes publicly funded shelters, desexing subsidies and publicly funded vet clinics. No timeframes or costs are stated.

    • Establish a state animal welfare regulatory and enforcement body with offices across Victoria
    • Criminally penalise animal cruelty and ban offending individuals and companies from owning animals
    • End greyhound racing, with support for rehoming greyhounds
    • Provide subsidies for desexing cats and dogs
    • Create publicly funded vet clinics for working-class people

    Read the policy on victoriansocialists.org.au

  5. Public control of AI and halt to suburban data centres

    The Victorian Socialists say AI should be put under democratic public control and that data centre construction in suburbs should stop. They propose public ownership of major AI infrastructure, a Victorian Public AI and Computing Institute, and a pause on data centre construction until listed conditions are met.

    • Put major AI infrastructure and computing capacity under public ownership
    • Create a Victorian Public AI and Computing Institute
    • Ban new hyperscale data centres in residential areas
    • Pause all data centre construction until listed conditions are met
    • Ban autonomous weapons, predictive policing and facial-recognition surveillance

    Read the policy on victoriansocialists.org.au

  6. Victorian Artists Fund and wider public arts support

    Victorian Socialists say they would create a Victorian Artists Fund paying artists $1,500 per month, increase grants for emerging artists, and fund artist-run venues and studios. The page says they would also abolish corporate governance boards at public arts institutions and remove ideological criteria for public funding. No timeframe or total cost is stated.

    • Create a Victorian Artists Fund paying artists $1,500 per month
    • Require consent, credit and payment for AI training on artists' work
    • Set aside 20 percent of tickets at major arts events at very low cost
    • Extend State Library Victoria opening hours to 24/7
    • Restore free MCG entry after three-quarter-time

    Read the policy on victoriansocialists.org.au

The Nationals

  1. Fair share guarantee: 25% of new infrastructure funding for regional Victoria

    The Nationals say they will lock in a guarantee that at least 25% of all new state infrastructure investment is spent in regional Victoria, which they say has 25% of the population but receives 12% of funding. The page presents this as part of a broader platform covering tax, housing, energy, health, and crime policies.

    • Spend at least 25% of all new government infrastructure investment in regional Victoria
    • Lock in the guarantee as legally binding funding rather than an aspiration

    Read the policy on vic.nationals.org.au · 27 May 2026

  2. Fund Lake Tyrrell motorsport and heritage study for Mallee Rally

    The Nationals say an elected Nationals and Liberals Government would fund a Lake Tyrrell Motorsport and Heritage Coexistence Study to find a pathway for the return of the Sea Lake Mallee Rally. The study would cover heritage mapping, route design, environmental impact assessment and a co-management framework, to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage while allowing the rally to return to its traditional route around Lake Tyrrell.

    • Fund a Lake Tyrrell Motorsport and Heritage Coexistence Study
    • Include heritage mapping in the study
    • Design preferred routes around Lake Tyrrell
    • Assess potential environmental impacts of the rally
    • Develop a co-management framework for the area

    Read the release on vic.nationals.org.au · 10 Nov 2026

  3. Local Sporting Champions grants for young Gippsland athletes

    Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says Round Three of the 2026–27 Local Sporting Champions program is open, offering grants of $500 to $750 to eligible young competitors, coaches and officials aged up to 18 to help cover championship costs. Applications close at 11.59pm on January 31, 2027.

    • Round Three grants of $500 to $750 for eligible young sportspeople
    • Eligible competitors, coaches and officials aged up to 18 can apply
    • Round Three applications open until 11.59pm on January 31, 2027

    Read the release on vic.nationals.org.au · Cost given: Grants of $500 to $750 per recipient; total program funding not stated · 10 Nov 2026

  4. $120,000 for Wonthaggi Gun Club layouts and lighting

    The Nationals say a Jess Wilson-led Liberal and Nationals Government would deliver $120,000 to the Wonthaggi Gun Club to complete its remaining competition layouts and install lighting. The release says the funding would boost clay target shooting participation, youth engagement and inclusion in the Bass Coast.

    • Deliver $120,000 to the Wonthaggi Gun Club
    • Complete the remaining competition layouts at the club
    • Install lighting at the Wonthaggi Gun Club

    Read the release on vic.nationals.org.au · Cost given: $120,000 · 7 Nov 2026

  5. $180,000 for Bendigo Military Museum oral history project

    The Nationals say that in government they will commit $180,000 to the Bendigo Military Museum's 'Expanding the Story' project, which would preserve and share stories of local veterans who served in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and peacekeeping operations.

    • Commit $180,000 to the Bendigo Military Museum's 'Expanding the Story' project

    Read the release on vic.nationals.org.au · Cost given: $180,000 · 7 Nov 2026

Family First

  1. Amend sex discrimination laws and restrict gender identity measures

    Family First says it will seek to remove gender identity provisions from the Sex Discrimination Act and from antidiscrimination laws, and ban puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and gender affirmation surgery on minors. It also says it would restrict changes of sex on legal documents and state that biological sex on passports and driver licences.

    • Remove gender identity provisions from the Sex Discrimination Act
    • Ban puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and gender affirmation surgery on minors
    • Restrict female sports and private spaces to biological females
    • Repeal state laws allowing changes of sex on birth certificates
    • Require passports and driver licences to state biological sex

    Read the policy on familyfirstparty.org.au

  2. Expanded family-choice childcare and stay-at-home parent payments

    Family First says it would amend the childcare subsidy so parents can choose care options including grandparents, nannies and home daycare, and would simplify Family Tax Benefit into a single Parenting Payment with higher support for stay-at-home parents. It also proposes vehicle rebates for larger families. The page gives no timeline.

    • Amend the childcare subsidy so parents can choose any care option
    • Exempt family and grandparent care in their home from childcare regulation
    • Require working with children checks for all carers regardless of location
    • Replace Family Tax Benefit Parts A and B with a single Parenting Payment
    • Pay a flat per-child stay-at-home payment equal to the full childcare subsidy

    Read the policy on familyfirstparty.org.au

  3. Poverty, justice, drugs and family policy platform

    Family First says it would prioritise children's needs in adoption and foster care, introduce a Nordic-style model criminalising buyers and pimps of sex, toughen drug enforcement, phase out poker machines, and shelter homeless people in communal facilities. The page gives no timeframes or costs.

    • Phase out poker machines, diverting revenue into an industry adjustment fund
    • Introduce the Nordic model criminalising buyers and pimps of sex
    • Close drug injecting centres
    • Gather homeless people nightly into communal shelters
    • Allow caravans, cabins and tiny homes on private properties Australia wide

    Read the policy on familyfirstparty.org.au

Legalise Cannabis Party

  1. Legalise cannabis to address human rights concerns

    The Legalise Cannabis Party says legalising cannabis would remove it from the criminal justice system and address rights violations it says fall most heavily on marginalised people. It also says police strip searches for personal cannabis should be outlawed, especially in public places.

    • Remove cannabis from the criminal justice system by legalising it
    • Outlaw police strip searches for cannabis intended for personal use
    • Make safe, effective, affordable cannabis medicine accessible to all Australians

    Read the policy on legalisecannabis.org.au

  2. Legalise personal use of cannabis by adults

    The Legalise Cannabis Party says it would treat adult personal cannabis use similar to alcohol, with plain packaging, age restrictions and no advertising. It also says home-grow and regulated dispensaries would reduce reliance on the black market and that a state-based tax on sales would fund post-COVID recovery.

    • Treat adult personal cannabis use similar to alcohol
    • Plain packaging for cannabis products
    • Age restrictions on cannabis use
    • No advertising of cannabis products
    • Allow home-grow and regulated dispensaries

    Read the policy on legalisecannabis.org.au

  3. Three-stage legal regulation of cannabis

    The Legalise Cannabis Party says it would legalise cannabis in three stages, starting with personal possession and home growing modelled on the ACT, then social clubs, then licensed commercial distribution. The page does not give a timeline for each stage.

    • Legal to possess up to 50 grams
    • Legal to grow up to six plants at home, indoors or outside
    • Social sharing (gifting) legal up to 50 grams
    • Social clubs non-profit and limited to 99 members
    • All forms of cannabis advertising prohibited

    Read the policy on legalisecannabis.org.au

Liberal Party

  1. Victorian state platform on budget, corruption, health and schools

    The Liberal and Nationals say they would reduce debt and cut spending they call wasteful, pursue corruption in the construction sector, and set up a Public Spending Tracker. The page also outlines health, mental health and school commitments, with the timing of some given as within the first 100 days or before 2030. The page text ends mid-sentence.

    • Legislate a Charter of Budget Honesty
    • Establish a Public Spending Tracker
    • Deploy 70 Protective Services Officers across 7 major hospitals
    • Deliver 25,000 extra elective surgeries a year through SurgerySooner
    • Establish a Literacy and Numeracy Guarantee with 90% NAPLAN proficiency long-term goal

    Read the policy on ourplan.au · Cost given: The page cites $63.5 million for local early intervention, almost $70 million for statewide mental health services, a $50 million Targeted Mental Health Workforce Fund and $5 million for a Parkville youth mental health facility. It also claims $22 billion in savings from stopping back-office hiring, and $13 million for machete bins as wasteful spending it would end. · 24 July 2026

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Labor 2 promises

  1. Sports facilities

    A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $5 million to upgrade the Buckley Park Bowls Club with a new bowls facility.

    See the adIn 3 ads from Ben Carroll MP and Rachel Halse - Labor for Ringwood

  2. Community grants

    $50,000 for Darusalam Community Centre.

    See the adFrom Nathan Lambert MP

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Recent votes in parliament on everything else

What MPs actually voted for, from Hansard.

More everything else votes
  1. · Victorian Legislative Council

    Workplace Legislation Amendment (Accident Compensation and Other Matters) Bill 2026: third reading

    Voting yes supported the Workplace Legislation Amendment (Accident Compensation and Other Matters) Bill 2026 passing its third reading, which means passing the bill.

    Passed 22 to 13

  2. · Victorian Legislative Council

    Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026: third reading

    Voting yes supported the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026 passing its third reading, which means passing the bill.

    Passed 22 to 15

  3. · Victorian Legislative Council

    Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026: committee

    Voting yes supported the clause being agreed to in committee on the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026, which is part of passing the bill's detailed wording.

    Passed 22 to 14

  4. · Victorian Legislative Council

    Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026: committee

    Voting yes supported the clause in the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026 being agreed to at the committee stage, which is part of passing the bill's details.

    Passed 22 to 14

  5. · Victorian Legislative Council

    Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026: committee

    Voting yes supported the clause in the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026 being agreed to during committee stage, which is part of the bill's detailed consideration.

    Passed 22 to 14

  6. · Victorian Legislative Council

    Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026: committee

    Voting yes supported making an amendment to the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026 during committee, which adds to the bill's wording.

    Defeated 14 to 22

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