When was last Victorian state election?
The 2018 Victorian state election was held on Saturday, 24 November 2018 to elect the 59th Parliament of Victoria. All 88 seats in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) and all 40 seats in the Legislative Council (upper house) were up for election.
Who was in power in Victoria in 2014?
Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews led the Australian Labor Party (ALP) to victory, winning 47 seats with 52 per cent of the two-party-preferred vote, ending Premier Denis Napthine’s Coalition rule after a single term.
When was Daniel Andrews voted in?
In November 2014, Andrews led Labor to victory at the 2014 election; he was sworn-in as Premier of Victoria by Governor Alex Chernov on 4 December. He led Labor to a second victory at the 2018 election with an increased majority.
How long has the Labour party been in power in Victoria?
Daniel Andrews has been the leader of the party since 3 December 2010 and James Merlino has been deputy party leader since February 2012. At the 2014 state election the ALP in Victoria obtained a majority with 47 of the 88 seats in the Legislative Assembly and formed the Government of Victoria.
How often are state elections held in Victoria?
In a State election, you vote for the people who represent you in the Victorian Parliament. State elections are held on the last Saturday in November every four years.
Who won Victorian election 2019?
Results of the 2019 Australian federal election in Victoria
| Leader | Bill Shorten | Scott Morrison |
| Party | Labor | Liberal/National coalition |
| Last election | 18 seats | 17 seats |
| Seats won | 21 seats | 15 seats |
| Seat change | 3 | 2 |
How old is palaszczuk?
52 years (July 25, 1969)
Annastacia Palaszczuk/Age
What date is the next state election?
The 2023 New South Wales state election will be held on 25 March 2023 to elect the 58th Parliament of New South Wales, including all 93 seats in the Legislative Assembly and 21 of the 42 seats in the Legislative Council.
How often are council elections held in Victoria?
Local council elections are held in October every four years.
Who was the Premier of Victoria in 2014?
The incumbent centre-right Coalition minority government, led by Liberal Party leader and Premier Denis Napthine and National Party leader and Deputy Premier Peter Ryan, was defeated by the centre-left Labor Party opposition, led by Daniel Andrews.
When did the redistribution take place in Victoria?
In 2013, the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) conducted a redistribution of Victoria’s state electorates. The application of the 2010 election results to the new boundaries indicated some notable consequences.
How are the members of the Victorian Legislative Council elected?
Members of the Legislative Council are elected from eight electoral regions each returning five members, making the quota for election in each region 16.67%. The election was conducted by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC).
When was the last time a Victorian Government was defeated?
The last time a Victorian government was defeated after one term was in 1955 (John Cain Snr’s 1952-55 administration) as a result of the Labor Party split. A look back at the 57 th Parliament, however, goes some way to explain the election results of 2014.