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    Victorian Labor Policies 2025 | Cost-of-Living, Health & Climate

    14 June 2025 • by VoteGuide Team

    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-livingHealthClimateInfrastructure$0bn$5bn$10bn$15bn$20bn

    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

    2025203020350%25%50%75%100%

    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.