Victoria’s state election is now less than 100 days away, with electoral authorities urging voters to check their enrolment as preparations intensify for what is expected to be the state’s largest election.
Victorians will go to the polls on Saturday 28 November, 96 days from today, with almost 4.7 million people expected to cast a ballot.
Voting is compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 and over who are eligible to vote in Victoria. Young Victorians who turn 18 on or before election day should also check that they are enrolled.
The electoral roll closes at 8 pm on Tuesday 3 November, which falls on Melbourne Cup Day, giving voters just over two months to enrol or update their details.
Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel said participation depended on voters making sure their information was current.
“The election is an opportunity for every eligible Victorian to have your say and make your vote count,” Mr Bluemmel said.
About 1,700 voting centres are expected to operate on election day, supported by around 200 early voting centres
“With 100 days to go, now is the time to check your enrolment matches your current residential address so that you can make your voice heard in November.”
The comments were made last week as the Victorian Electoral Commission released its final service plan for the election, setting out how voting will operate across the state.
About 1,700 voting centres are expected to operate on election day, supported by around 200 early voting centres.
The VEC is also planning about 400 mobile voting services at aged-care facilities, hospitals, homeless shelters and prisons. Low-sensory mobile voting will be available in all 88 electoral districts for neurodiverse voters, with measures including reduced noise, dimmed lighting and additional space.
Interstate and overseas voting services will return for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, while electronic roll mark-off will be expanded across election venues to speed up voter processing and provide more immediate information about activity at voting centres.
“There are many ways you can vote – you may vote on election day, vote early, by post or with extra support. Plan ahead and choose the best option for you,” Mr Bluemell said.
The VEC will also conduct more than 300 education sessions across Victoria and plans to distribute more than three million EasyVote guides to households.
“We are mailing more than 3 million EasyVote guides to Victorian households to help voters understand their voting options and how to make their vote count,” Mr Bluemell said.
Voters can check or update their enrolment through the VEC website and can register for its free VoterAlert service, which provides election reminders by SMS and email.
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