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...

Council countbacks and by-elections

If a councillor resigns or cannot complete their term, to fill the vacancy we may hold a: by-election countback. By-election In a council by-election, people vote to elect a new councillor. We hold a...

Other elections

Statutory elections We are required by law to conduct elections for some statutory bodies. Community and commercial elections We provide fee for service elections. We decide whether to offer these...

State by-elections, supplementary elections and appointments

Learn what happens if a seat becomes available in the Upper or Lower House of Parliament...

State elections

In a State election, you vote on who you want to represent your area in the Upper and Lower Houses of the Victorian Parliament...

Stonnington City Council results

South Gippsland Shire Council results