Away during the election
If you're going to be away from your enrolled address between Monday 7 October and Friday 25 October, you may still be able to vote in your local council's election.
Ballot pack replacement
You can ask us to send a replacement ballot pack to a new address (including interstate and overseas addresses) if:
- you will be away when ballot packs are mailed (from Monday 7 October)
- your address has changed since the roll closed (Wednesday 7 August).
If you have moved within or out of your council area after the roll closed, you must vote for your old address. If you fail to vote, you risk a fine.
Applications open on Tuesday 15 October. You can also call us on 131 832 before 15 October for help with your ballot pack.
Vote in person
If you're away from your enrolled address 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.