1955-present: stability

The 50s ushered in almost three decades of government by one party, and Victoria’s longest-serving premier. The age to vote and stand as a candidate was lowered to 18, and in the 90s, Victoria got its...

1920-1952: minority governments

For 30 years, minority governments were the norm in Victoria. Parties formed, dissolved and splintered. Among this constant change, the first woman was elected to Parliament and compulsory voting was...

1900-1919: turbulent years

In the first 20 years of the 20th century, Victoria churned through 10 premiers. Among them was the shortest-serving in the state’s history (two weeks). Women got the vote and preferential...

2014 State election results

Results for the 2014 State election...

2012 council election results