The Victorian State Election was held on March 30, 1996. This page shows the final results
The Liberal-National coalition government led by Jeff Kennett was elected at the 1992 election with a large majority, replacing the Labor government that had first been elected in 1982.
At the 1996 election, the ALP was led by John Brumby, the former Federal member for Bendigo (1983-90).
The Kennett government was returned with only a slightly-reduced majority.
The Liberal Party lost 3 seats to the ALP (Bendigo West, Essendon and Ivanhoe. The ALP lost 1 seat to the Liberals (Carrum). An independent won Mildura from the National Party.
| Victorian Legislative Council Results – 30 March 1996 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Primary Vote | Primary % | Seats |
| Australian Labor Party | 1,188,639 | ||
| Liberal Party | 1,256,674 | ||
| National Party | 182,494 | ||
| Australian Democrats | 157,798 | ||
| Democratic Labor Party | 43,553 | ||
| Independents | 32,870 | ||
| Natural Law Party | 14,129 | ||
| Call To Australia | 5,576 | ||
| FMA | 1,339 | ||
- Source: Victorian Electoral Commission
