The 2026 Victorian state election is happening on Saturday 28 November. Here are the key dates to know.
Check your enrolment details before 8pm on Tuesday 3 November: enrolment.vec.vic.gov.au

Kinglake Ward has a new councillor.

There was one candidate at the close of nominations for the Murrindindi Shire Council Kinglake Ward by-election. This means this by-election is uncontested and voters in Kinglake Ward do not have to vote.

Jordyn Princi is the successful red elected on Wednesday 28 October. Read more: vec.vic.gov.au/voting/current…

In elections, an informal vote is a ballot paper that hasn't been completed correctly, which means it can't be counted towards the result.

That's why we work hard to make sure every Victorian knows how to correctly complete their ballot paper and have their say this November 28 election.

Find out how to correctly fill out your ballot papers: vec.vic.gov.au/voting/learn-t…

What we mean is: if you've recently moved, changed your name, turned 18, or aren't enrolled yet, now's the time to update your enrolment details.

The electoral roll closes at 8 pm on Tuesday 3 November.

Check your enrolment or update your details now: enrolment.vec.vic.gov.au

If you've recently moved house, changed your name, turned 18, or aren't enrolled yet, it's time to update your enrolment details before the 2026 Victorian state election.

Enrolment closes at 8 pm on Tuesday 3 November.

Check your enrolment or update your details now: enrolment.vec.vic.gov.au

Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel met with the Premier today to discuss concerns about safety and security at voting centres.

Every Victorian has the right to participate in the upcoming election safely and free from intimidation or interference of any kind.

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Did you know that when you turn up to vote, you just need to know your name and address and an election official will be able to check your details on the electoral roll?
Check your enrolment: vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment/chec…

More than 3 million Victorians are now subscribed to VoterAlert, our free electoral event reminder service.

Want reminders sent straight to your phone or inbox so you know when, where and how to participate in electoral events in your area? Sign up to VoterAlert here: vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment/vote…

The results have been finalised for the @MornPenShire, Briars Ward by-election.
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@MornPenShire The results have been finalised for the @BanyuleCouncil, Beale Ward by-election.
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@MornPenShire @BanyuleCouncil The results have been finalised for the @GreaterBendigo Council, Lockwood Ward by-election.
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What will it take to deliver Victoria's largest and most complex election?

At a recent Melbourne Press Club forum, Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel outlined the scale of the task, from recruiting and training a workforce of 25,000 election officials to responding to the sinformation.

🎥 Watch the full recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=gFJgWS…

A reminder to all political participants who must submit an annual return that the deadline for filing is Tues 20 October.

An annual return is a summary of money a political participant receives, spends, and owes in a financial year. Read more ➡️ vec.vic.gov.au/About-us/Media…

This Friday 2 October is the last day to return your ballot pack for the following by-elections:

➡️ @MornPenShire, Briars Ward

➡️ @BanyuleCouncil, Beale Ward

➡️ @GreaterBendigo, Lockwood Ward

@MornPenShire @BanyuleCouncil @GreaterBendigo Your vote must be in the mail or hand-delivered to your election office by 6 pm to be counted.

@MornPenShire @BanyuleCouncil @GreaterBendigo Election offices are open until 6 pm on Friday:

🏢 Briars Ward, 1/16 Dutton Street, Rosebud

🏢 Beale Ward, 1 Joyce Avenue, Greensborough

🏢 Lockwood Ward, 36 Torrens Street, Marong

🦙 Alpacas aren't eligible to vote in the 2026 Victorian state election, but if you're an Australian citizen, 18 or older and have lived in Victoria for longer than a month, you are.

Going to the Royal Show? Come find us:

📍Royal Melbourne Show, Vic Pavilion
📅until 4 October

⚠️ Attention voters in: Murrindindi Shire Council, Kinglake ward.

There is a postal by-election happening this December.

If you live or pay rates in Kinglake Ward, here are the key dates for the Murrindindi Shire Council Kinglake Ward by-election:

Recently moved? Turned 18? Became an Australian citizen? Make sure your enrolment details are current before the close of roll.

For enrolment information or to update your details, visit go.vic.gov.au/3ThrLJa or call 131 832.

Not enrolled in the area? You may still be eligible to vote as a council-enrolled voter if you own, occupy or pay rates on a property in the area, or are nominated by a rate-paying corporation.

Contact your council to check your eligibility or apply.