⚡ Energy & climate
Public ownership of energy (SEC): where the parties stand
Expand publicly owned energy generation or retail (e.g. the SEC)? Here's what every decoded party in the 2026 Victorian election has said, with sources.
For: Labor, Greens and Vic Socialists. Not mentioned by: Lib/Nat, One Nation, Legalise Cannabis, Animal Justice, Libertarian, Shooters, Fishers & Farmers, Family First and Sustainable Australia.
👍 For
Labor supports this
Continue the state-owned SEC investment and workforce program.
Source: Premier of Victoria
Greens supports this
A public energy retailer inside the SEC.
Source: Victorian Greens
Vic Socialists supports this
Take power into public hands to cap electricity and gas bills.
Source: Victorian Socialists
👻 Ghosting
Not mentioned in anything we reviewed for 2026: