How to vote, not who to vote for.
You are voting for a person, not a party or a policy.
A political party has a "vibe". Use it to think about how they will govern. If you don't know, go with your gut.
Politicians don't run the country, they give it direction. World events and your choices have an impact on the lives we get to live. The government isn't all powerful.
Key dates
| Enrolment closes | 8pm Tue 3 Nov |
|---|---|
| Postal vote applications | 4 Nov to 6pm Wed 25 Nov |
| Early voting | Wed 18 to Fri 27 Nov |
| Election day | Sat 28 Nov, 8am to 6pm |
Two ballot papers
The small one (lower house) elects your MP for Prahran, and you number every box. The big one (upper house) is for your region. The VEC explains exactly how to fill them in.
Useful links
- Check your enrolment
- Ways to vote: early, postal or on the day
- How voting works
- ABC 2026 Victorian election guide
- Democracy Sausage: find a polling booth (and a sausage)