Registered political parties
Recent High Court decision - Hopper & Anor v State of Victoria
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The information on this page may be impacted by this decision and may not be accurate.
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Nepean District by-election
We cannot process any new political party applications or make updates to existing registered political parties during a state by-election.
The writ for the Nepean District by-election will soon be issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. We'll process any applications lodged during this by-election immediately after the writ is returned. We'll also resume processing existing applications after this date.
Find information about registered political parties (RPPs), how to register a party, already registered parties, party changes, re registration and reviews.
Register a political party
Eligible political parties can apply for registration with us.
Currently registered parties
We maintain a register of current political parties in Victoria.
Party decisions and changes
See previously registered Victorian parties and party changes.
Party re-registration
RPPs must re-register every 4 years. The next re-registration will be in 2028.
Party registration reviews
We may review registered political parties. We will notify a registered political party when it is under review.
Changing details for a registered political party
A registered political party can ask to change its name, logo or registered officer.
Parties must contact us at rppregistration@vec.vic.gov.au for more information.
The deadline to apply to change a party's name or logo for the 2026 state election is Friday 31 July 2026.
Parliament is considering a new law that may change the deadline to register a new political party. If the new bill passes, the deadline for updates will be 1 June 2026.