Voting in the 28 November 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 pre-poll voting at an overseas voting centre or by postal vote.
In-Person Voting
You will be able to vote in-person at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo prior to the date of the election. The Consulate-General in Osaka will not be providing pre-poll voting for the Victorian State election.
The Embassy will not be open for voting on Saturday 28 November.
Location: 2-1-14 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8361
Pre-poll voting dates:
Monday, 23 November 2026 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, 24 November 2026 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday, 25 November 2026 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday 26 November 2026 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
*Please note that all times are local to this polling place.
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 3:00pm on Thursday 26 November.
In person address: 2-1-14 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8361
Mailing address: 2-1-14 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8361
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
State Elections from Overseas
Up to date information on state elections and eligibility, and copies of relevant forms (e.g. Application for a Postal Vote, Application to be Registered as an Overseas Elector) are available from individual electoral commission websites.
We are unable to advise you or comment on the eligibility of individual voters. Eligibility is a matter for the relevant electoral commission.
Electoral Commissions
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
See also: Australian Electoral Commission