Free and fair elections are fundamental to our democracy. It is every citizen's responsibility to understand the electoral process and have a say.
- Victorian local council elections - 27 October 2012
- Victorian State election - 29 November 2014
The State Government makes decisions that affect the whole state of Victoria. Victoria is divided into 88 districts (the lower house) and eight regions (the upper house). In a state election you vote for one representative for your district and five representatives for your region.
The next State election will be held on Saturday, 29 November 2014.
The VEC is also 'election ready' to conduct a State by-election, should one be called.
Local councils make decision about services in your neighbourhood. Each local council has between five and 12 elected councillors. To find out more about your local council please view our local council profiles.
Australia's Federal government makes decisions about issues that affect all Australians. The Federal Parliament (external link) has both an upper and lower house which function in a similar way to the Victorian Parliament.
Federal elections are conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission (external link).
