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Confused about who to vote for in the Victoria election? A guide to key promises made by Labor, the Coalition, Greens and One Nation

Confused about who to vote for in the Victoria election? A guide to key promises made by Labor, the Coalition, Greens and One Nation

From cost of living to health, transport and crime, here are some of the major promises and policies announced by parties ahead of the 2026 Victorian state election

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As Victorians vote in the state election this month, the cost of living, healthcare, housing and more are high on people’s minds.

Labor, the Coalition, the Greens and One Nation all have their ideas on how to tackle a range of pressing issues – so just what exactly are the parties promising to do if they win?

It’s important to note that not all election promises have been costed and some of the cost estimates provided by the parties have not been independently verified.

Here’s what we know about key promises across major policy areas.

In brief

From cost of living to health, transport and crime, here are some of the major promises and policies announced by parties ahead of the 2026 Victorian state election Get our daily political email, free app or daily news podcast As Victorians vote in the state election this month, the cost of living, healthcare, housing and more are high on people’s minds.

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