Victoria's election locked in for November 28 as governor signs writs
Victoria's Governor Margaret Gardner will sign writs on Melbourne Cup day to formally set the election for November 28.
Victoria's state election will be held on November 28. Governor Margaret Gardner will sign writs on Melbourne Cup day, Tuesday.
The writs will formally dissolve the 60th Parliament of Victoria and close the electoral roll. Victorians have until 8pm Tuesday to enrol or update their details.
Once the writs are signed, candidates can officially nominate until noon on November 9. From 6pm Tuesday, the government enters caretaker mode.
It will avoid big policy changes while continuing routine administration. Campaigning has already been underway for weeks.
Observers call this one of the most important Victorian elections in recent history. The latest Roy Morgan poll shows the Coalition leading with 29.5 per cent primary vote.
Labor sits at 22.5 per cent. One Nation is polling at 22 per cent.
Cost of living, crime, state debt, healthcare, and housing are expected to drive voter decisions.
- November 28
- Election date
- 29.5 per cent
- Coalition primary vote
- 22.5 per cent
- Labor primary vote
- 22 per cent
- One Nation primary vote
Why it mattersThe election date and caretaker rules set hard deadlines for campaigning and determine when government policy decisions can resume.
AustraliaVictorian voters must enrol by Tuesday and will vote in one month; the result will shape state policy on cost of living, crime, and services for the next four years.
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