Statement about High Court decision - Hopper & Anor v State of Victoria

Wednesday 15 April 2026

For immediate release

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The Victorian Electoral Commission is aware that a decision was handed down today by the High Court of Australia.

We are considering the impact of the decision on our role as the responsible body for regulating Victoria’s political finance laws.

The VEC delivers electoral services and regulation in accordance with the Electoral Act. It is for Parliament to determine the legislation.