2026 Victorian State Election
On Saturday 28 November, Victorians will vote to elect the next Victorian Parliament. If you’re a Victorian voter overseas on the day of the election, you can still have your say by pre-poll voting at an overseas voting centre or by postal vote.
In-Person Voting
You will be able to vote in-person at the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City prior to the date of the election.
The Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City will not be open for voting on Tuesday 24, Friday 27 or Saturday 28 November 2026.
Location:
Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City
20th Floor, Vincom Centre
47 Ly Tu Trong Street, Saigon Ward
Ho Chi Minh City
Voting hours:
| Day | Opening Hours |
| Wednesday, 18 November | 09:00 to 15:00 |
| Thursday, 19 November | 09:00 to 15:00 |
| Friday, 20 November | 09:00 to 15:00 |
| Monday, 23 November | 09:00 to 15:00 |
| Wednesday, 25 November | 09:00 to 15:00 |
| Thursday, 26 November | 09:00 to 15:00 |
Upon arrival at the Vincom Office entrance on Ly Tu Trong Street, to access the Consulate-General, please click here to access the one-day QR Code to enter and exit Vincom’s Lift gates. Head to level 20. On arrival at the Consulate, you are required to follow security protocols.
Postal Voting
Alternatively, overseas voters can vote by post. You can apply for a postal vote on the Victorian Electoral Commission website. You can request to receive your ballot pack by email.
Postal voters can mail their completed postal vote to the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City or drop it off in person during pre-poll voting hours. Your vote must be received by the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City by 1500h on Thursday 26 November.
In person address:
Australian Consulate-General
20th Floor, Vincom Centre
47 Ly Tu Trong Street, Saigon Ward
Ho Chi Minh City
Mailing address:
Election Centre
Australian Consulate-General
20th Floor, Vincom Centre
47 Ly Tu Trong Street, Saigon Ward
Ho Chi Minh City
You may return your completed postal vote directly to the VEC in Australia using the reply-paid return details provided with your emailed postal vote application. If you choose to use any other postal or courier service, including returning your vote by posting to the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City, the associated costs will be your responsibility.
Further information
You can enrol, check your details or update your details on the VEC website.
If you are unable to vote because you are overseas, you need to advise the VEC by completing an ‘Away from Victoria’ form.
Find additional information on the Victorian state election at the VEC website.
