Victorian Labor's 2025 platform focuses on cost-of-living relief, 95% renewable energy by 2035, new hospitals and the Suburban Rail Loop East. The comprehensive policy framework addresses housing affordability, climate action, and healthcare investment.
Budget allocation by policy pillar 2025-28
Cost-of-living relief priorities
- Energy Bill Relief rebate—$150 for 1.6m households (federal co-funded)
- Free Kinder 15 hours (3-year-olds) and 25 hours Pre-Prep rollout (rural first)
- Stamp-duty cut on off-the-plan apartments extended to 30 Jun 2026
Health & workforce investment
- $4.9bn Hospital Infrastructure Fund: Melton, Barwon, Austin Tower, Women's Heidelberg
- Tripled GP bulk-billing incentive from 1 Nov 2025
- 50,000 fee-free nursing, mental-health and aged-care TAFE places
Climate & energy commitments
Legislated 95% renewable electricity by 2035; 65% by 2030. State Electricity Commission invests $12bn equity for 4.5 GW renewables & 1 GW storage.
Renewable share trajectory to 2035
Transport & housing infrastructure
- Suburban Rail Loop East (26km twin tunnel) progresses—first trains 2035
- Big Housing Build on track: 12,000 social/affordable homes by 2027
- Roads: West Gate Tunnel completion 2026; North-East Link 2028
Key Statistics
95% renewable electricity legislated by 2035
$4.9bn hospital infrastructure investment
12,000 social homes by 2027
For detailed analysis of Labor's policies, explore our comprehensive guide to Victorian Labor policies.