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 Shanghai prior to the date of the election.

The Consulate will not be open for voting on Saturday 28 November.

Location: Level 22, Citic Square Building, 1168 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai

Pre-poll voting dates: Wednesday 18 November to Thursday 26 November, 2026

Opening hours: 9:00am to 12:00pm

 

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 12:00pm on Thursday 26 November.

In person and mailing address: Level 22, Citic Square Building, 1168 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai

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.

 

 

Passport Letter 

From 1 June 2026, the consulate will introduce a fee for the Passport Letter service. The fee will be charged in accordance with (see Notarial Service Fees).

To obtain a Passport Letter (stamped with consulate seal), please make an appointment (Notarial Services -> Passport Letter).

See Notarial and Other Services for more information. 

 

Scam Phone Calls

Scammers have been known to impersonate phone numbers belonging to the Australian Embassy in Beijing. The Australian Embassy and Australian Consulates-General will never ask for your personal information unprompted. Verify phone numbers through independent sources before sharing your personal information. Visit Scamwatch or Scamwatch (Chinese) for more information.

 

Emergency Support

For emergency passport or consular support, please contact the numbers below.

+61 2 6261 3305 from overseas

1300 555 135 (within Australia)

 

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