⚡ Energy & climate
New gas exploration: where the parties stand
Open up new (onshore or offshore) gas exploration? Here's what every decoded party in the 2026 Victorian election has said, with sources.
For: Lib/Nat and One Nation. Against: Greens. Not mentioned by: Labor, Legalise Cannabis, Animal Justice, Libertarian, Shooters, Fishers & Farmers, Vic Socialists, Family First and Sustainable Australia.
👍 For
Lib/Nat supports this
Invite producers to propose conventional gas exploration.
Source: Liberal Party (Vic)
One Nation supports this
Support offshore gas exploration and prioritise Victorian gas for domestic users.
Source: Australian Election Tracker
👎 Against
Greens opposes this
Ban gas drilling in Victoria's oceans and oppose new fossil fuel projects.
Source: Victorian Greens
👻 Ghosting
Not mentioned in anything we reviewed for 2026: