Away during the election
If you're away from your enrolled address between Monday 7 and Friday 25 October, you may still be able to vote in your local council's election.
Ballot pack replacement
If your ballot pack has not arrived, or needs to be sent to a different address, you can:
- fill in our online replacement form
- call us on 131 832 between 8:30 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday
- visit your election office to get a replacement on the spot. You can fill in your ballot paper there and return it straight away.
Please note, you must visit the election office of the council you are enrolled in. You can check your enrolled address online if you have moved or updated your details recently. Election offices only have ballot materials for the council they are in.
Vote in person
If you'll be away from your enrolled address between 7 and 25 October with no access to mail, you can vote in person at your local election office.
The election office is a temporary office set up in your council area for the election. You can vote or drop off your ballot pack at the relevant election office, but not your local council's offices.
Where to vote
Find your local election office and opening hours on the election venue locator.
Let us know you're away
If you can't redirect your ballot pack or vote at your local election office, let us know you're going to be away by submitting an 'Away from Victoria' form. It is not compulsory to vote if you are not in Victoria during the voting period.
This form is linked to your enrolment. Please check your enrolment first, then select 'Away from Victoria'.
Keep evidence of your travel, as you may receive an 'Apparent failure to vote notice' early in 2025. This letter is your chance to explain why it appears you did not vote.