Resources
Guide for employees during election periods
The Victorian Public Sector Commission has published Guidance during election periods(opens in a new window). This guidance provides more information about the obligations of public sector employees (including school staff) before and during local, state and federal elections. The guidance includes information for employees involved in political activities.
2026 Guidelines on the Caretaker Conventions
The Department of Premier and Cabinet has published the Guidelines on the Caretaker Conventions(opens in a new window). The guidance supports handling government business in the lead up to, and during, the 2026 State election period.
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