Great Depression and Aftermath Cold War New Left Contemporary Active Historical The Victorian Socialists (VS) is an Australian political party based in the state of Victoria.

[9][10] The 2018 election campaign gained support from several trade unions including the ETU, VAHPA, UFU, CFMMEU (MUA division), AMIEU and NUW.

[14][15] Endorsements were received from several prominent left-wing personalities, such as Tariq Ali, Noam Chomsky, Gary Foley, Tom Ballard, Corinne Grant, and Helen Razer.

[citation needed] In July 2022, VS Assistant Secretary and 2022 state election candidate Liz Walsh was the organiser of large demonstrations in Melbourne, protesting the overturning of abortion rights by the United States Supreme Court, as well as calling for expanded access to abortion and increased healthcare funding in Australia.

[28][29] VS ran candidates in the west and north of Melbourne for the 2022 Victorian state election, reportedly mobilising over 1000 volunteers for its campaign and knocking on over 180,000 doors.

[34] In addition, the party seeks to cap the pay of Members of Parliament at AUD $87,000 per year, equivalent to that of a sixth-year nurse.