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 Consulate-General, Guangzhou prior to the date of the election.
The Consulate will not be open for voting on Saturday 28 November.
Pre-poll voting is available in Guangzhou: Monday 23 to Thursday 26 November.
Location: Level 12, Development Centre, No. 3 Linjiang Road, Zhujiang New City, Guangzhou
广东省广州市天河珠江新城临江大道3号发展中心12楼
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 Consulate or drop it off in person during pre-poll voting hours. Your vote must be received by the Consulate by 4:30pm on Thursday 26 November.
In person and mailing address: Level 12, Development Centre, No. 3 Linjiang Road, Zhujiang New City, Guangzhou
广东省广州市天河珠江新城临江大道3号发展中心12楼 510623
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 Consulate, 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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For Australians requiring urgent consular assistance:
Contact the Consulate during business hours on +86 20 3814 0111 or the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 (from overseas) or 1300 555 135 (within Australia). Alternatively, you may wish to use the online form -
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/about-us/contact-us
Appointments for passport and notarial services
Appointments are required for all passport and notarial services and must be booked via acggz.setmore.com.
Passport appointments are available Monday to Friday. Each passport applicant requires a separate appointment. Families will require separate appointments for each adult/child applicant. Appointments are not required for passport collection or for emergency consular/passport services.
Notarial services appointments are available Monday to Friday afternoons.
Please book your appointment as early as possible.
Australian Visa and Citizenship Applications
All Australian Visa and Citizenship questions must be directed to the Department of Home Affairs. Online enquiries can be submitted here.
The Department of Home Affairs (HA) are trialling a Digital Assistant to answer your visa and citizenship questions. The Digital Assistant will make it easier and faster for you to find what you need on their website. You can access the Digital Assistant from the Digital Assistant tab on the bottom right hand side of the screen on most Immigration and Citizenship pages.
Consulate-General Opening Hours
The Consulate-General will be open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday except for public holidays.
Australians requiring advice or assistance from the consular section may call during business hours from 8:30 to 5:00 Monday to Friday.
Please note:
- Passport Applications: Monday-Friday 9:00 – 12:00, to make an appointment please click here.
- Notarial Services: Monday-Friday 14:00 – 16:00, to make an appointment please click here.
