Research

We conduct research and also commission suitable external agents to produce reports on electoral issues as they arise.

Research panel

Our online research panel (the panel) is made up of a large, randomly-selected group of voters that is representative of the broader Victorian community.

We draw on the panel to research important election matters. The data we collect helps us make evidence-based decisions and communication and service improvements.

We regularly invite panel members to give their feedback and opinions on a range of election topics, including:

  • major election events
  • voter engagement and communication
  • voting behaviours and expectations
  • information voters need at election
  • our performance.

The panel membership is renewed about once a year. If you'd like to learn more, email research@vec.vic.gov.au.

Monitoring and evaluation

Monitoring and evaluation plans measure the effectiveness of our action and inclusion plans. Our action and inclusion plans are:

Program logics list the activities that will produce our intended results. These logic documents guide our evaluation.