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Victorian Socialists
In this November’s state election we’re running candidates across Victoria to make sure everyone has the chance to vote socialist and make a stand against the capitalist major parties and the far-right, anti-worker politics of One Nation.
Kath Larkin – Victorian Socialists
I’m not running because I think one person can fix everything, I’m running to put up a fight
The 'rebel educator' candidates taking on Labor – Victorian Socialists
A group of teachers and education support staff - members of Victorian Socialists who, as part of the Socialists in Schools union group, have played a leading role in the rank-and-file rebellion within the AEU - will be running a targeted campaign in this November’s state election challenging eight sitting Labor MPs, including Premier and former Minister for Education Ben Carroll.
Andrew Cheeseman – Victorian Socialists
I stand for rebuilding public services sold off under Kennett’s Liberals and recent Labor governments, reversing privatisation and funding this by taxing the rich.
Making Victoria's Elections Fairer and More Transparent
“Fair elections are the bedrock of democracy, and we are delivering these reforms to ensure Victorians can be confident in their electoral processes.”

Policies – Victorian Socialists
Our full policy platform for the 2026 state election. These policies were developed in consultation with Victorian Socialists members across the state.
Victorian Socialists launch statewide election campaign
The following is the text, edited for clarity, of a speech by Victorian Socialists secretary Corey Oakley at the party’s state election campaign launch on Saturday, 1 August. The launch, held at the Aborigines Advancement League in the Melbourne suburb of Thornbury, was attended by around 800 party members

CAMPAIGN WIN - Stop Victoria's fake party rort
CAMPAIGN WIN!Thanks to you, the Victorian government has SCRAPPED group voting tickets, meaning fake right-wing parties will no longer be able to funnel votes…

Victoria is about to have the most unpredictable election in living memory
Much has been written about the rise of Pauline Hanson's One Nation in the past 12 months. The Victorian election will give us our best look yet at the decline of the two-party system.
Jasmine Duff – Victorian Socialists
We’ve seen how Labor and the Liberals treat ordinary people, and there’s no hope in waiting for them to change. Real change always comes from the bottom up.
Can the Liberals topple Victoria's government at the state election?
The Victorian state election is less than 100 days away. With One Nation's popularity riding high, how might the Coalition wrest power from Labor?
Exclusive: Warren Pickering’s pitch for Victoria
In an interview with The Saturday Paper, One Nation’s Victorian leader outlines his vision for the state and confirms his advances to the Liberals over power sharing.

The unmaking of the Australian party system • Frank Bongiorno
How should we deal with a fragmented political landscape? First we need to understand how we got here

Alleged underworld supporters and unfounded health claims: One Nation rolls out more Victorian election candidates
Party has unveiled a steady stream of contenders for state election, including a former councillor who lost his licence for drink-driving

Victorian Greens launch $18 billion ‘Fair Share’ Plan and make election pitch to young people and voters fed up with the major parties | The Australian Greens
Victorian Greens Leader Ellen Sandell will use the party’s Campaign Conference on Saturday to make the Greens’ clearest pitch yet to young people and voters fed up with the major parties, declaring the Greens are ‘not just here to pressure Labor, we’re here to
Launching the 2026 State Election Fighting Fund! – Victorian Socialists
This November, Victorian Socialists will run candidates across Victoria in the biggest campaign we've ever mounted. We've launched the State Election Fighting Fund to raise $250,000 from members and supporters — a major contribution to what will be a massive electoral effort. We want to hit that target before the end of September.