Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has claimed victory, saying he's proud voters have rejected the "low road" to give Labor a resounding victory.
"The people of Victoria have today overwhelmingly endorsed a positive and optimistic plan for our state," he told the cheering sea of supporters.
"They have in record numbers, at the same time, rejected the low road of fear and division."
Labor could win as many as 60 seats in the 88-seat parliament, 15 more seats than it had before Saturday's election.
"I thank each and every member of the team and all of those who will be joining us in a strong, stable majority government," he said.
Mr Andrews, who was flanked by his wife Cath and his three children, was greeted by cheers and chants of "Daniel, Daniel" as he entered the Labor election party in Melbourne.
He also thanked staff and campaign volunteers, and his family including his three children.
"They are the future and that's why we fight so hard for the things that we believe in," he said.
He also thank Liberal leader Matthew Guy for his gracious concession he made in a personal call earlier on Saturday night.
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