Faith in Action

The Catholic Bishops of Victoria released an election guide to help people prepare for the 2026 Victorian election. The guide invites the faithful to pray and form their consciences using the Gospel and Church teachings to discern how to vote.

The document states that there is no specific Catholic political party or required way for Catholics to vote. Instead, it suggests that voters consider the records, policies, and values of candidates and parties. The guide notes that faith calls people to support those who seek to protect the vulnerable, advance the common good, and build a just society.

To assist in this discernment, the bishops highlight four principles of Catholic Social Teaching: human dignity, the common good, subsidiarity, and solidarity. The guide encourages voters to ask how candidates uphold the dignity of every person, promote the common good, and support subsidiarity by enabling local communities and institutions to participate in decisions that affect them.