The Victorian state election period is now officially underway, with Governor Margaret Gardner signing the writs to formally call an election.
But campaigning by candidates has already been happening for weeks in what has been labelled one of the most consequential state elections in recent history.
Deborah Groarke takes a look at what the polling numbers say for the major party contenders - and minor parties like One Nation.
Victoria Labor is chasing an historic fourth consecutive term in governance
Accent Research shows 11% voters plan to move their vote to the Coalition, 13% to One Nation
Coalition expected to lead at the polls
Labor, Liberal and One Nation leaders refuse to entertain any alliance
Polls predict One Nation to pick up some seats in Victoria
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