Australian Election Tracker by OZE

Victoria 2026 · Policy comparison

Energy

Shared Fed/State

Electricity and gas supply, prices, generation mix, networks and consumer protections in Victoria.

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How to read this comparison. The short cards show each party's recorded approach. The detailed section reproduces the sourced claims underneath. There are no scores, rankings or inferred positions. Policy cells show only positions with an individually sourced public record (manifesto, press release, Hansard, or Parliamentary Budget Office costing). An empty cell means no sourced position is in the ledger yet — not that a party has no view, and not an editorial judgement of importance.

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At a glance

Greens

100% renewable energy by 2030, public infrastructure and no new coal or gas

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Labor

Free midday power, legislated renewable targets and storage-backed reliability

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Liberal–Nationals

Shared Coalition policy

Reverse the gas ban; urban solar parks; review major transmission projects

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Party positions

Greens

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100% renewable energy by 2030, public infrastructure and no new coal or gas

  • Pledge

    Transition Victoria to 100% renewable energy by 2030 while maintaining a reliable and stable electricity grid.

    Australian Greens Victoria · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Pledge

    Use public investment and ownership for storage and transmission infrastructure, including community-owned microgrids, to support energy security, stable prices and the renewable transition.

    Australian Greens Victoria · verified 1 Aug 2026

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  • Pledge

    Establish government-backed loans so households can install efficiency upgrades, solar panels and batteries, with repayment deferred until the home is sold.

    Australian Greens Victoria · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Pledge

    Immediately ban all new coal and gas projects and end public support for the existing fossil-fuel industry.

    Australian Greens Victoria · published 15 Jan 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

Labor

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Free midday power, legislated renewable targets and storage-backed reliability

  • Pledge

    From 1 October 2026, participating households will receive three hours of free electricity every day between 11 am and 2 pm under the Midday Power Saver offer. Around 2.6 million households will be eligible, with estimated annual savings varying according to how much usage is shifted to midday.

    Premier of Victoria · published 27 May 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Position

    Maintain Victoria's legislated renewable electricity targets of 65 per cent by 2030 and 95 per cent by 2035, including offshore wind targets of at least 2 GW by 2032, 4 GW by 2035 and 9 GW by 2040.

    Victorian Government · published 16 Feb 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

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  • Position

    Deliver at least 2.6 GW of energy storage by 2030 and 6.3 GW by 2035, supported by targeted gas-fired generation for peak demand and periods of low wind and solar generation.

    Victorian Government · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Pledge

    Continue the state-owned SEC investment and workforce program, including an academy intended to train 2,000 electrical trade apprentices over four years and a regional energy jobs plan projected to deliver more than $18 billion in wages from 2026 to 2040.

    Premier of Victoria · published 7 June 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

Liberal–Nationals

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Shared Coalition policy

Reverse the gas ban; urban solar parks; review major transmission projects

  • Pledge

    Reverse Victoria’s restrictions on new gas connections and reopen the state to conventional gas exploration, presenting household energy choice and additional supply as affordability measures.

    Liberal Victoria (joint Liberal–Nationals statement) · published 5 Jan 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Pledge

    Establish Urban Solar Parks to encourage solar and battery installations on commercial and industrial rooftops close to electricity demand.

    Liberal Victoria (joint Liberal–Nationals statement) · published 5 May 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

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Liberal

Reverse the gas ban; urban solar parks; review major transmission projects

  • Pledge

    Reverse Victoria’s restrictions on new gas connections and reopen the state to conventional gas exploration, presenting household energy choice and additional supply as affordability measures.

    Liberal Victoria (joint Liberal–Nationals statement) · published 5 Jan 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Pledge

    Establish Urban Solar Parks to encourage solar and battery installations on commercial and industrial rooftops close to electricity demand.

    Liberal Victoria (joint Liberal–Nationals statement) · published 5 May 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

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Nationals

Energy choice, urban solar parks and a pause on major transmission projects

  • Pledge

    Reverse Victoria’s restrictions on new gas connections and reopen the state to conventional gas exploration, presenting household energy choice and additional supply as affordability measures.

    Liberal Victoria (joint Liberal–Nationals statement) · published 5 Jan 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Pledge

    Establish Urban Solar Parks to encourage solar and battery installations on commercial and industrial rooftops close to electricity demand.

    Liberal Victoria (joint Liberal–Nationals statement) · published 5 May 2026 · verified 1 Aug 2026

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One Nation

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Coal, gas, nuclear and hydro with no new renewable subsidies

  • Position

    One Nation Victoria supports an energy mix including coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydro and other technologies, arguing that reliability and affordability should determine investment.

    One Nation Victoria · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Pledge

    The party proposes changing National Electricity Market rules so coal generation is not disadvantaged and giving long-term policy certainty for upgrades to Victorian coal power infrastructure.

    One Nation Victoria · verified 1 Aug 2026

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  • Pledge

    One Nation Victoria would phase out new taxpayer subsidies for renewable projects while allowing existing agreements to run their course.

    One Nation Victoria · verified 1 Aug 2026

  • Pledge

    It would prohibit specified wind and solar developments on prime agricultural land, offshore areas, native forests or high bushfire-risk sites, and require rehabilitation bonds for energy projects.

    One Nation Victoria · verified 1 Aug 2026

Who controls energy?

Shared Fed/State

Energy is a shared field. Victoria participates in the National Electricity Market and can set state energy policy, consumer protections and some generation and storage decisions; the Commonwealth influences national market rules, emissions targets and major funding programs.

Victoria
State energy policy, licensing and consumer protection agencies, state-owned or contracted projects, and many household energy concession schemes.
Commonwealth
National Electricity Market architecture, national emissions and energy funding programs, and cross-border market rules.
Climate & Biodiversity Emissions-reduction targets, climate adaptation, threatened species and biodiversity programs affecting Victoria. Cost of Living Household expenses such as energy bills, rents, transport fares, food prices and state taxes and charges. Environment & Forestry Land use, forests, native vegetation, pollution regulation and environmental approvals in Victoria.