More information about the VEC
Our challenge
To stimulate leading thinking and deliver excellence in all electoral endeavours.Our vision
All Victorians actively participating in our democracy.Our values
- Independence: acting with impartiality and integrity.
- Accountability: transparent reporting and effective stewardship of resources.
- Innovation: shaping our future through creativity and leadership.
- Respect: consideration of self, others and the environment.
- Collaboration: working as a team with partners and communities.
Our function
The VEC's primary responsibilities are set out in the Electoral Act 2002. They are to:- conduct Victorian parliamentary elections and by-elections;
- conduct Victorian local council elections and by-elections;
- conduct certain statutory elections;
- ensure the enrolment of electors;
- prepare electoral rolls for parliamentary elections, voters' lists for local government elections and jury lists;
- promote public awareness of electoral matters through education and information programs;
- conduct and promote research into electoral matters;
- provide advice to the Attorney-General and to Parliament on electoral issues; and
- report to Parliament on the VEC's activities.
The VEC also conducts electoral representation reviews of local councils in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989.
Latest annual report
Find out more about the VEC's recent activities from our annual report.Organisation structure
View the VEC's organisation structure.