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Voting in the 2026 Victorian state election
On Saturday 28 November, Victorians will vote to elect the next Victorian Parliament. If you’re a Victorian voter overseas on the day of the election, you can still have your say by voting at on overseas voting centre or by postal vote.
In-Person Voting
You will be able to vote in-person at the Australian Embassy prior to the date of the election.
The Embassy will not be open for voting on Saturday 28 November.
Location: 21 Dongzhimenwai Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Pre-poll voting dates: Wed 18 to Fri 20 and Mon 23 to Thu 26 November. Closed Sat 21 and Sun 22.
Opening hours: 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Postal Voting
Alternatively, overseas voters can vote by post. You can apply for a postal vote on the Victorian Electoral Commission website. You can request to receive your ballot pack by email.
Postal voters can mail their completed postal vote to the Australian Embassy or drop it off in person during pre-poll voting hours. Your vote must be received by the Embassy by 4:30pm on Thursday 26 November.
In person and mailing address: 21 Dongzhimenwai Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing
You may return your completed postal vote directly to the VEC in Australia using the reply-paid return details provided with your emailed postal vote application. If you choose to use any other postal or courier service, including returning your vote by posting to the Australian Embassy, the associated costs will be your responsibility
Further information
You can enrol, check your details or update your details on the VEC website.
If you are unable to vote because you are overseas, you need to advise the VEC by completing an ‘Away from Victoria’ form.
Find additional information on the Victorian state election at the VEC website.
Smartraveller
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