Shorten arrives for Vic Labor victory

Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has congratulated Daniel Andrews on his expected victory in the Victorian state election.

"He is a Labor hero and congratulations to him and Cath, they are fantastic people," Mr Shorten said as he arrived at the Labor party function in Mr Andrews' seat of Mulgrave.

"(He's) someone that has lived in Victoria their whole life, he will do great things for Victorians and the kids in the future."

Mr Shorten visited nine electorates during voting on Saturday, while Prime Minister Tony Abbott largely stayed away during the campaign.

Mr Shorten said Victorians had "spoken to Tony Abbott" with their vote.

Premier Denis Napthine is expected to address the Liberal party function just before 10pm with Mr Andrews to follow at Mulgrave.