Going to be away or just want to avoid the crowds? You're in luck - early voting opens on Monday.
Early voting in Melbourne is set to open on October 3 for The Voice, the first referendum Australia has had since 1999.
If you’re eager to have your say but can’t make it on October 14, don’t fret; there are heaps of early voting centres set to open across the state. Here’s a short guide to everything you need to know about casting your vote early.
Early voting Melbourne
- Early voting opens on Monday, October 3
- The in person polling for the referendum takes place on Saturday, October 14
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around Melbourne here
Where to vote for the Voice 2023?
Below is a short list of some of the early voting centres around Melbourne. It’s not an exhaustive list, the full list of early voting centre locations and hours can be found here, where you can search for the early voting centre that is closest to you.
- Panarcadian Association – 570 Victoria Street, North Melbourne
- Abbotsford Convent – 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
- Salvation Army Hall – 704-710 High Street, Thornbury
- Chambly Hall – 405 Camberwell Road, Camberwell
- Our Lady’s Parish Hall, 17 Lyons Street, Maidstone
- St John’s Uniting Church, Cnr Mount Alexander Road and Buckley Street, Essendon
- 1st Ashburton Scout Hall, 337 High Street, Ashburton
- Ascot Vale Uniting Church – 60-64 Maribyrnong Road, Moonee Ponds
- Port Melbourne Town Hall – 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
- St George’s Anglican Church – 296 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
- St Stephen’s Church Hall – 111 North Road, Brighton
You can also vote by post – you must apply before October 11, with the ballot packs sent out to your postal address. Apply to vote by post by heading here and then enjoy the rest of your beach holiday.
If all of these elections, referendums, ballots, polls and stuff seem a bit overwhelming: the Victorian Electoral Commission has a service called VoterAlert, which is a free election reminder service that will let you know where and how to vote in any elections that you’re eligible to vote in. Sign up, and check your Victorian enrolment details, by heading here.
Do I have to vote in the Voice referendum?
Yeah mate, it’s the same as the rest of them: voting is compulsory – everyone on the electoral roll is required to vote.
Every vote counts, so be sure to make your mark in this critical Voice referendum.
Check out the AEC’s handy dandy Where to Vote tool here.
