Running a successful state election requires staff with foresight, integrity and attention to detail. It also demands systems that produce accurate and secure results to exacting standards that are flexible enough to respond to fluctuating voter turnout. The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) carries enormous responsibility for ensuring our democratic will is realised. An audit of the 2014 state election is an opportunity to provide assurance that this important institution is operating effectively and ensuring the integrity of our most fundamental democratic process.

This audit assessed VEC's election planning systems, its performance across a range of indicators and its ability to engage the voting public and provide accessible services.