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We are committed to transparency and make a range of electoral data and information available on this website.
- explore election results
- read our latest publications and research
Media resources
More information
- Learn how proportional representation works (video)
- Learn how preferential votes are counted (video)
There are more videos about the voting process on our YouTube.
We will update this page as more resources become available.
Media expectations
We are committed to sharing information about electoral processes, compliance, and enforcement activities.
This commitment to transparency means we will be open and responsive when we work with the media.
At times there will be limits on the information we can provide due to legal or administrative restrictions. We expect the media to respect this and understand we may be unable to comment or provide detailed information.
Read more about our regulatory approach and how we promote transparency through public comment.
Spokespeople
Our authorised spokespeople are the:
- Electoral Commissioner
- Deputy Electoral Commissioner
- Director, Communication and Engagement
- Head of Communication
- Manager, Media and Strategic Communication
Latest media releases
More media releases
- 3 October 2024 - Re-registration of the Australian Labor Party – Victorian Branch
- 3 October 2024 - Re-registration of Liberal Party of Australia – Victorian Division
- 30 September 2024 - VEC retires 16 local council election candidates
- 19 September 2024 - Democracy ambassadors help community voices ‘Be Heard’
- 19 September 2024 - Change of registered political party name and logo
- 18 September 2024 - Nominations are in for October local council elections
- 17 September 2024 - Electoral Commissioner calls for transparency in the use of AI in upcoming local council elections
- 16 September 2024 - Time is running out to nominate for this year’s local council elections
- 10 September 2024 - Over 4.6 million enrolled for local council elections
- 9 September 2024 - Nominations for the 2024 Victorian local council elections now open
- 28 August 2024 - Applications for party re-registration in Victoria open today
- 26 August 2024 - Nominations open soon for Victorian local council elections
- 6 August 2024 - Enrolment closes tomorrow for October’s local council elections
- 2 August 2024 - Last chance to enrol for Victorian local council elections
- 22 July 2024 - Victorians urged to enrol for upcoming local council elections
- 4 July 2024 - Victorian Electoral Commission calls for further reforms to Victoria’s funding and disclosure laws
- 28 June 2024 - Former Merri-bek councillor pleads guilty to vote tampering
- 27 June 2024 - Family First Victoria is de-registered after review by the Victorian Electoral Commission
- 23 May 2024 - The Health Australia Party is deregistered after review by the Victorian Electoral Commission
- 16 May 2024 - The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is deregistered after review by the Victorian Electoral Commission
- 1 May 2024 - New councillor for Moonee Valley City Council
- 4 April 2024 - Vacancy on Moonee Valley City Council
- 31 March 2023 - Merri-bek City Council, North-West Ward inquiry concludes
- 16 December 2022 - Writs returned as 2022 State election concludes
- 23 March 2022 - New councillor for Moreland City Council
- 18 March 2022 - Further countback for Moreland City Council
- 22 February 2022 - Moreland City Council, North-West Ward countback to proceed
- 3 November 2020 - Moreland City Council, North-West Ward election referred for investigation