Victorian Election: Your Christian Values Checklist Is Here
Victorians go to the polls on Saturday, 28 November. Do you know where the parties stand on the issues that matter to you?
To help you prepare, the Australian Christian Values Checklist for the 2026 Victorian State Election is now available.
This simple, practical resource compares political parties on issues of particular concern to Christians, including life, faith, family and religious freedom.
We encourage you to download the checklist, prayerfully consider the information and share it with your family, friends, church and prayer networks.
What Does the Checklist Tell You?
The Australian Christian Values Institute has produced election checklists to serve the Christian community since 1999.
Each checklist is compiled by an independent team whose executive contributors are not members of any political party. The team researches party websites, public statements and voting records to assess where parties stand on the issues listed.
The checklist is not an endorsement of any political party. It is a guide to help you compare their publicly stated policies and positions.
Here is how to read it:
- A tick in a green box means YES: the party’s position aligns with the value or policy described.
- An X in a red box means NO: the party’s position does not align.
- A question mark means the position is unclear or varies: the party may allow a conscience vote, its members may hold different views, or the available information may not support a firm conclusion.
A simple chart cannot capture every detail of a party’s policies. Please use the checklist as a starting point for your own research — not a substitute for it.
How to Evaluate Your Local Candidates This Victorian Election
The checklist assesses parties, not individual candidates.
A candidate’s convictions — and how they vote in Parliament — may differ from their party’s position. It is therefore important to learn about the people seeking to represent you.
We recommend cross-referencing the checklist with the Australian Christian Lobby’s Victoria Votes election guide here to help you assess your local candidate choices.
In addition, you may wish to use the VoteLife website to research where your local candidates stand on pro-life issues.
You can also contact your local candidates directly. Ask where they stand on the issues you care about and what they would do if elected.
Help Others Vote Wisely
Many Christians want to make an informed decision but are unsure where to find clear information.
You can help by:
- Forwarding this email to Victorian family and friends.
- Sharing and printing copies to make available at your church and home group/prayer network.
As Christians, we have an opportunity to seek the good of our communities through both prayer and thoughtful participation in public life.
Please pray for Victoria, research your candidates and prepare to vote wisely on 28 November.
Yours for life, faith, family and freedom,
Samuel Hartwich & Warwick Marsh
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