This template's initial visibility currently defaults to autocollapse, meaning that if there is another collapsible item on the page (a navbox, sidebar, or table with the collapsible attribute), it is hidden apart from its title bar; if not, it is fully visible.

To change this template's initial visibility, the |state= parameter may be used:

• ((Cities of Victoria|state=collapsed)) will show the template collapsed, i.e. hidden apart from its title bar.
• ((Cities of Victoria|state=expanded)) will show the template expanded, i.e. fully visible.

Please discuss any changes to this template on the Cities in Australia talk page. If you are proposing the addition of a city to this template, please cite a source proving that it was proclaimed a city.