Voting

Read about voting and elections in Victoria, including how voting works, current elections, and where to find help.

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Current elections

We run elections that are currently taking place across Victoria.

Learn more about upcoming elections
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Didn’t vote?

In Victoria, if you are enrolled to vote, you must vote in all Federal, State and council elections. If you do not vote, you may get a fine.

Find out what to do if you didn’t vote
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How voting works

Australia is a representative democracy. You elect people to make decisions on your behalf.

Learn more about voting and elections
Learn about the types of elections we conduct.

Types of elections

We hold state elections, local council elections, and some statutory elections and polls.

Learn about the elections we conduct
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Learn to vote

We want to help you take part in elections.

Learn more about voter education
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Election statistics

Election statistics could include voter participation, rates of informal voting, and numbers of candidates.

Explore our election statistics
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Electoral misinformation

We want you to be confident when you encounter electoral campaign material or want to check if information about an election or electoral process is accurate.

Get advice on misinformation