Victorian Governor Linda Dessau issued the writs for the state election on Tuesday, November 1, ending the 59th Parliament and formally triggering the election process.
Victorians will head to the polls to elect the 60th state parliament on Saturday, November 26.
The Victorian Electoral Commission says the number of people on the electoral roll has increased by about 235,500 people since the last state election in 2018, so almost 4.4 million Victorians are eligible and required to vote on or before election day under our compulsory voting system.
“Every vote matters,” Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately said.
“Voters should be aware of the voting options available and make a plan if they are unable to vote on November 26.”
People will be able to vote at early voting centres between Monday, November 14, and 6pm on Friday, November 25, in various locations across Victoria, and also at a number of interstate centres.
Voters can also apply to cast a postal vote if they would prefer to vote by post.
Telephone-assisted voting will be available to voters who are blind, have low vision or have a physical disability and require assistance to vote, from November 14 through to 6pm on election day.
Voters in areas impacted by floods occurring on or after Thursday, October 13, and unable to access a voting centre from Saturday, November 19, to 6pm on Saturday, November 26, will also be able to both register and vote using telephone-assisted voting.
"Voting is a privilege that all eligible Victorians have, but also a responsibility,“ Mr Gately said.
“If you’re on the roll, you’re expected to vote.”
Victorians have seven days from Tuesday, November 1, to enrol or update their details, which they can do on the VEC website at vec.vic.gov.au
The rolls will officially close at 8pm on Tuesday, November 8.
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