Victorian School Uniform Logo Ban: What It Means for Families, Schools, and the Future of Uniforms

In a major shift designed to ease cost-of-living pressures, the Victorian Government has announced sweeping changes to public school uniform policies—removing mandatory logos from key uniform items. This move is set to reshape how families purchase school uniforms across the state.

What Is Changing in Victorian School Uniforms?

From Term 1, 2026, Victorian government schools will no longer be allowed to require logos on uniform items worn “from the waist down.” This includes:

• Shorts

• Pants

• Skirts

• Socks

Students will still be expected to wear clothing in approved school colours, but these items can now be purchased as generic, non-branded alternatives rather than through exclusive school suppliers.

However, branding will remain on upper-body items such as:

• Shirts

• Jackets

• Hats

• Dresses